July 10 – July 31, 2019
Three-Week Program, July 10 – July 31, 2019
(July 10 – Arrival Day, July 31 Departure day)
Two-Week Program, July 17– July 31, 2019
(July 17 – Arrival Day, July 31 Departure day)
Competition for Strings and Piano July 16-17, 2019
APPLICATIONS AND AUDITION
Cremona International Music Academy participants are selected by audition. Applicants may audition by submitting an electronic recording performing two contrasting works (fast and slow) of applicant’s choice.
Returning students and applicants currently studying with the faculty of the Academy will be accepted to study at the Academy at faculty recommendation without formal audition. They are, however, required to submit their recordings for chamber music and ensemble placement.
Application must include:
- Complete electronic application form (via email or the website)
- Copy of the applicant’s passport
- Electronic recording (e.g. YouTube, Dropbox, etc.) of two contrasting works
- Non-refundable application fee (see below)
Candidates applying for Cremona Strings and Piano Competitions do not need to submit audition recording. Candidate’s recording for the Preliminary Round of the Competition will be used for audition and ensemble placement purposes.
Special Notice for participants from countries that require entry visa to Italy:
Participants from countries that require an entry visa to Italy must inform Academy administration at the time of application. The Academy, on behalf of applicants, will request its Italian Representatives to issue special Invitation and Confirmation Letters which will be sent directly to applicants’ addresses for obtaining the visa at the Italian Consulate in their countries. Please note: The process of issuing Invitation and Confirmation Letters and obtaining the visa at the Italian Consulate could often take a period of two months. The Italian Organization that will be issuing invitation documents is charging a fee of 30 euros ($36) per participant for preparation and issuing Invitation and Confirmation Letters. Additional fee applies if special DHL delivery is required. The fee is payable at the time of application. See our Travel page for more information.
DEADLINE
All application documents must be received no later than March 1, 2019.
Applicants will receive acceptance confirmation notifications by March 15, 2019
Late applications (postmarked after March 1, 2019) will be accepted only for the remaining vacant places and are subject to a late application fee.
TUITION AND FEES
Application Fee: $95
Late Application Fee: $125 (for applications postmarked after March 1, 2019)
Program Fees
Three-Week Program: Course fee: $2,700
The fee includes all tuition, participation in optional courses, work with accompanists, admission to all events, concerts, master classes, workshops (does not includes room and board, airfare, airport transportation, and sightseeing tour)
Academy Room and Board: $1,850
The fee includes three-week accommodation in a three-star hotel, buffet breakfasts, and lunches (does not includes dinners and snacks).
It is recommended that participants bring approx. 10-15 Euros per day for evening meals and snacks
Please note: All unaccompanied minors (students under the age of 18) are required to stay at accommodation provided by the Academy.
Two-Week Program: Course fee: $1,900
The fee includes all tuition, optional courses, work with accompanists, admission to all events, concerts, master classes, workshops (does not includes room and board, airfare, airport transportation, and sightseeing tour).
Academy Room and Board: $1,350
The fee includes two weeks accommodation in a three-star hotel, buffet breakfasts, and lunches (does not include dinners and snacks).
It is recommended that participants bring approx. 10-15 Euros per day for evening meals and snacks.
Please note: All unaccompanied minors (students under the age of 18) are required to stay at accommodation provided by the Academy.
Additional Fees:
- Airport Transportation to and from Cremona: 50 EUR/$60 (each way)
- Sightseeing Tour: $95 (includes guided sightseeing tour to Parma)
Please note: Sightseeing tour is mandatory for unaccompanied minors (students under the age of 18) and optional for all other participants and guests.
Non-Participant Fees:
The Academy offers accommodation in a 4-star hotel in the heart of Cremona to non-participants*, including parents, family members, and guests at the special Academy rate of $90 per day for a single room, $115 per day for a double room, and $135 for a triple room (limited availability). The rates include full buffet breakfast.
* Non-Participant Program fee does not include airfare or airport transportation, in or out of town transportation, and sightseeing tours.
PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION SCHEDULE
- A non-refundable application fee of $95 along with complete application, incl. signed Agreement for Participation (Online | PDF) and Rules of Conduct (Online | PDF) are due by March 1, 2019.
- A non-refundable deposit of $1,750 is due by March 15, 2019. (The Academy will refund the deposit should the applicant not be accepted to the program).
- The remaining balance is due by April 15, 2019.
- Medical History and Release Form, copies of Medical Insurance and Music Instrument Insurance (string and wind players only) are due by June 1, 2019.
No refunds will be made by the Academy after May 15, 2019
Downloads:
Agreement for Participation: Online | PDF
Rules of Conduct: Online | PDF
Medical History and Release Form: Online | PDF
Payments can be made by PayPal or by checks by the specified dates. All checks must be in US dollars made payable and mailed to:
International Music Academies
PO Box 67462
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
USA