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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:

 

  • 2 mentoring seminars

  • 2 coachings with duo526

  • 1 coaching with Dr. Jean Barr

  •  technique and topics sessions

  • Q & A conversations

  • 2 masterclasses with duo526

  • 3 masterclasses with Dr. Jean Barr

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  • recital by duo526 on May 21, 2024

  • final recital by all participating duos on May 25, 2024

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This extraordinary seminar concept is the first of its kind!

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Apply to SONATA SEMINAR 2024

  • Applications open: November 1, 2023 

  • Fulfill all the audition requirements 

  • Submit all the required information

  • Non-refundable Application Fee: $100 CAD

  • 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.

  • Approximate cost for a single room will be $650 CAD.

  • 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.

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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?

  • What do you hope to get out of duo526 Sonata Seminar @ BU?

  • What have been your experiences in collaborative playing?

  • 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: 

  • Provide a list of sonata repertoire studied and performed.

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Please contact duo526 with any questions or concerns.

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