How can I apply to the LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY? What previous knowledge and experience do I need? This page gives you an overview of all the relevant information. The application form and an overview of the repertoire for an audition can also be downloaded here..

Dates: Saturday, 14 August – Sunday, 5 September 2010
Arrival Day: Saturday, 14 August 2010
Departure Day: Monday, 6 September 2010

Course
The participants will work on contemporary orchestral, ensemble, and chamber music repertoire in daily rehearsals and lessons. Their work will be supervised by Pierre Boulez and the instrumental coaches of the Ensemble intercontemporain. The resultant programs will be performed in several concerts during LUCERNE FESTIVAL in Summer.

Profile of Participants
– Advanced music students and professional musicians
– Age limit: 28 years
– Course language: English

Documents to be submitted
– Application form (see application brochure download)
– CD-Recording with the required repertoire (see Audition repertoire)
– Curriculum vitae and photo
– List of contemporary works already performed

Audition
The course management will decide on active participation upon receipt of the registration forms and recordings. Applicants may audition live in Paris before 30 January 2010. Please arrange a place and date with the academy office. The results of the selections will be announced by the middle of March 2010. There is no right of legal appeal. No correspondence will be conducted regarding the decisions.

Application deadline
15 January 2010

Course fee
There is no fee for active participation in the LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY Orchestra.

Travel
The LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY will cover the travel expenses of each active participant.

Accommodation
LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY will arrange and cover the cost of accommodation of each active participant.

Meals
Each active participant in the LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY Orchestra will receive a daily lump sum for the main meals.

Scores
The LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY will provide all instrumental parts for the orchestral and ensemble repertoire. The parts for the solo and chamber music literature have to be acquired by the participants.