VIANDEN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL and SCHOOL

“The world meets in Luxembourg”, August 13 - 27, 2012

Application and Registration

Please fill out the Application Form (see below) and submit it (see “Deadlines and Fees” for details). Space is limited. Early applications are encouraged. Applications will be accepted after the deadline only if student vacancies remain. In addition to filling out the application, students should include a video/audio recording (in youtube or MP3 & MP4 formats) of 15 minutes maximum , 2 passport-size photos (submitted also electronically), a non-refundable registration fee (80 Euros) and a 600 Euro non-refundable (refundable ONLY in case of non-acceptance) deposit to secure the place in the Festival. Your recording should be of best possible quality and include two contrasting works (or sections) suitable for performance in concert (please see Application Form for more information). Incomplete applications will not be evaluated. After the receipt of your materials you will be notified of your status by email. To guarantee your acceptance, the tuition payment must be posted by deadline.

Please explore your local community, including arts, religious or civic organizations, schools and private donors for the sources of financial aid. Private donors are entitled to receive a tax deduction receipt from the festival since we are a non-profit organization.

Email address for all materials (including the audition recording) : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We encourage all participants to complete entire paper work (including the audition recording) ONLINE.

VIANDEN

MUSIC FESTIVAL & SCHOOL

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

Deadline: March 1, 2012 (Early submission is encouraged);

Please type the answers!!! You should submit the application online (in Word or PDF format) .

Only fully completed applications will be accepted

(applications accepted after March 1st only if vacancies remain,

please inquire by e-mail at info@viandenfestival.eu

Name, Last:________________________________________

First:______________________________________________

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)___________Male___Female___

Citizenship:________________________________________

(non-U.S. citizens check with German Consulate if you need visa)

Passport number:______________Expiration date________

Present address: (valid until: Mo.___ Day:_____Year:______)

Number and Street:___________________________________

City, State, Zip code:__________________________________

Country:___________________________________________

Telephone #:__________________Fax #:________________

E-mail address (please ONLY ONE email address which you wish to use for all communications)_____________________________________

Parents’ email (for minors): __________________________

(VERY IMPORTANT! – most communication will be done

through e-mail; please provide a valid e-mail address)

Permanent address:

Number and Street:___________________________________

City, State, Zip code, Country:__________________________

Telephone#:__________________Fax#:_________________

Parents’ name (for minors):_____________________________

Work telephone #:___________________________________

Background information: (if needed, include additional page)

Education and musical training:

School/College Degree/special award Dates attended

__________________________________________________

Principal teachers:

Name Dates of Study Address Telephone

__________________________________________________

Competitions and dates:_______________________________

__________________________________________________

Repertoire: under study

__________________________________________________

studied previously____________________________________

__________________________________________________

Concert experience (if needed, include additional page):

Solo recitals, concerto appearances

Work performed Location (orchestra, if concerto) Date

__________________________________________________

Chamber music (if needed, include additional page):

Work performed Location Date

__________________________________________________

Program:

Violin____Viola____Cello____Piano__Flute __Oboe__ Clarinet__ Bassoon __ Horn___Harp____Voice _____Jazz_______Composition_______

type_____

Additional Instrument (extra fee EUR 950/EUR 1,050 after March 10th)

piano___ violin___ viola___ cello___ flute___oboe___clarinet__ bassoon___horn___harp_____voice________jazz_______composition

I am a non-performing student: ____

I wish to perform solo: ____

I wish to perform chamber music: _____

I appy as a member of preformed chamber group with(indicate the names of the partners)____________

To pianists: I wish to collaborate with string players _______

I wish to collaborate with woodwinds players___________

I wish to collaborate with vocalists_______

Professor preference 1)________________________________

2)________________________________________________

Name of person sharing room:_________________________

Office Use Only:

_____ Acceptance status, date______

_____ Tuition

_____ Performance Repertoire Request

All applicants must sign the following:

I release Vianden International Music Festival and its agents and employees, the

Comune of Vianden, its agents and employees, from any and all claims,

demands, and causes of action on account of any injury, illness, or loss which

may occur during my participation in the festival. I understand that the

information in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge

and that the audition tape submitted with the application is my own unedited

performance. I also understand that the Vianden International Music Festival has

the right to dismiss students who have provided misleading information in the

application. All participants are required to stay for the full two weeks of the

festival.

__________________________________________________

Signature of applicant (required of all applicants) Date

__________________________________________________

Signature of Parent or Guardian Date

(required if applicant is under 18 years of age)

Audition Video Tape:

A video recording ( youtube format only) for all singers must accompany this application.

An audio recording ( youtube format only or compressed MP3 or MP4 files under 1 MB ) or video recording (youtube format only) for all instrumentalists must accompany this application.

It should contain two contrasting works (or sections of works) not exceeding 15 minutes. Recent live recordings are preferred.

Pianists are requested to send in two recordings – one of which should be a recording of chamber music if possible.

Label the recording with your name and instrument. Include a program of your recording.

Listen to your recording before you send it to us for quality of sound. A

recording of poor quality makes it impossible to judge your performance fairly.

We regret that the video recordings may not be returned to you.

I understand that my application fee and a deposit

by bank transfer only are due along with the application and are non-refundable

after March 10, 2012 (600 euro deposit is refundable in case of

non-acceptance of the applicant):

__________________________________________________

Signature of applicant (required of all applicants) Date

__________________________________________________

Signature of Parent or Guardian Date

(required if applicant is under 18 years of age)

Application checklist:

___Application form

___Two passport-sized photos

___Letter of recommendation

___Audition Video/Audio Recording (submitted ONLINE)

___ Registration fee EUR 80 (EUR 90 after March 1st).

___Deposit EUR 600 (non –refundable, refundable only in case of non-acceptance of the applicant) to reserve your place in the Festival, EUR 100 late fee after March 1

___ Limits of responsibility form signed (you find it under "Downloads" on the website)

___ Health information form signed (you find it under "Downloads" on the website)

You will be notified by e-mail of the final decision around April 1.

____EUR 1150 Auditor’s Fee per person is payable at the time of tuition payment

if a student is accompanied by another person (includes attendance as an observer at coaching sessions, room and board - double occupancy).

Any visitor wishing to observe the Festival´s activities is a subject to "Auditor´s Fee".

All fees must be in EUROS per BANK TRANSFER ONLY

Please add all the applicable bank surcharges to the amount you owe us!!!

Luxembourg Bank transfer charge is 4,34 euro on up to 2400,- euro amount,

7,40 euro on the amounts between 2400,- and 6000,- euro.

The American bank charges should be added to this.

Email all materials to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Please fill out the following section:

How did you learn about the Vianden International Music

Festival?

___press (article or advertising), name of

publication:_________________________________________

___internet

___a teacher, which conservatory/university:_______________

___word of mouth (friend, student, musician) (name________)

For more information visit our website:

Website: www.viandenfestival.eu

E-mail: info@ viandenfestival.eu

Tel. 352- 94 95 11

Fax: 352- 269 14 168

Mailing address of the Festival (not for the application related materials, which should be submitted ONLY ONLINE)

Vianden International Music Festival & School

Postfach 43

L-9901 Troisvierges

Luxembourg