duo526 SONATA SEMINAR 2024
duo526 is thrilled to announce their 6th annual Sonata Seminar, a 9-day summer intensive residency for violinists and pianists on the art of duo playing!
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May 17-25, 2024
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Brandon University School of Music
Brandon, MB CANADA
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2024 special guest mentor: Dr. Jean Barr
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From May 17-25, the 9-day schedule will include:
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2 mentoring seminars
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2 coachings with duo526
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1 coaching with Dr. Jean Barr
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technique and topics sessions
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Q & A conversations
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2 masterclasses with duo526
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3 masterclasses with Dr. Jean Barr
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recital by duo526 on May 21, 2024
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final recital by all participating duos on May 25, 2024
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This extraordinary seminar concept is the first of its kind!
Apply to SONATA SEMINAR 2024
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Applications open: November 1, 2023
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Fulfill all the audition requirements
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Submit all the required information
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Non-refundable Application Fee: $100 CAD
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Application deadline: February 19, 2024
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Space is limited. Maximum of 12 applicants / 6 duos.
Preference and priority given to pre-formed violin-piano duos.
Each member of a pre-formed duo must apply separately and pay the application fee.
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Individual applications will be considered if suitable partnerships can be established based on level, experience, repertoire requests, and/or if space permits.
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Any pianists or violinists aged 18+ are eligible to apply.
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If you are accepted, a registration/tuition fee of $500 CAD will be required.
Please plan to arrive in Brandon, MB on May 16 and depart on May 26, 2024.
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On-campus accommodation for 10 nights at Brandon University (May 16-26) is available.
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Approximate cost for a single room will be $650 CAD.
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BU Food services will be available pay-per-visit or meal package.
More details about accommodations and food services will be provided by end of February 2024.
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Auditors are welcome to attend all public sessions for a fee of $150 CAD.
If you are interested in auditing Sonata Seminar, please contact duo526.
Audition requirements
All interested applicants should submit an application with the required audition materials:
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PERSONAL STATEMENT:
Please write about your collaborative experience in a personal statement of approximately 500 words. Include answers to the following questions:
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What are your long-term artistic goals?
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What do you hope to get out of duo526 Sonata Seminar @ BU?
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What have been your experiences in collaborative playing?
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Why do you value duo playing and collaboration?
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RECORDINGS:
Please provide recording links to two contrasting movements or works from the standard repertoire.
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REPERTOIRE LIST:
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Provide a list of sonata repertoire studied and performed.
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Please contact duo526 with any questions or concerns.