Registration and Accommodation

Course Fees

Application form

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Note: The application fee of NZ$70 and half of the course fee must be paid with the application by the due date; the remainder of the course fee is due on arrival in Akaroa. In the case of unsuccessful applications the fees will be refunded. Observer cards may be purchased at the festival office which is located at the Akaroa Area School during the duration of the festival. All applications are due by Friday 28th November 2008. Late entries only permitted if spaces available.

Accommodation

THE INTERNATIONAL AKAROA SUMMER FESTIVAL can arrange accommodation. A limited number backpackers accommodation are available on a first come first serve basis. Please indicate on the application if you want the Akaroa Summer Festival to arrange accommodation. Special meal arrangements are available through the INTERNATIONAL AKAROA SUMMER FESTIVAL please contact us with your specific requirements.

Accommodation prices organised by the INTERNATIONAL AKAROA SUMMER FESTIVAL will be detailed in the application form. This must be paid at the time of application. This will be refunded in the case of unsuccessful applications.

The organiser of the INTERNATIONAL AKAROA SUMMER FESTIVAL is not liable for accidents, damage or loss under any circumstances.

General Conditions

The masterclasses are open to University music students and school students. Students under the age of fourteen must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. At the discretion of the organisers, applicants may be asked to audition, either taped or in person. Passive participation as a listener is possible.

The festival consists of

The final concert will be played by the chamber orchestra, which will be formed by students of the string classes. Participation is obligatory. The lecturers will decide who is participating in the orchestra and will also choose potential soloists for this concert.

The solo repertoire prepared for the courses should be indicated in detail.

All participants will receive free entry to any public concert organised by the International Akaroa Summer Festival.

There are a limited number of practice rooms available.

All lessons will be at the Akaroa Area School or next door at the Gaiety Hall.

The course fee includes:

23 January - 1 Febuary, Courses 1 -6

Violin, Viola, Cello

  • Daily orchestra rehearsals (strings)
  • 7 lessons (45 minutes each lesson)
  • Daily chamber music rehearsals
  • Involved in one lunch time concert
  • 2 lessons with piano accompanist
  • Free tickets for all public concerts

Piano

  • 7 lessons (45 minutes each lesson)
  • Daily chamber music rehearsals
  • Involved in one lunch time concert
  • 2 lessons with piano accompanist
  • Free tickets for all public concerts

 

23 January - 27 January, Courses

Recorder, Flute, Oboe, Baroque Violin

  • 4 lessons (45 minutes each lesson)
  • Chamber music rehearsals
  • 1 lessons with piano accompanist
  • Free tickets for all public concerts