PRICES & INFORMATION FOR THE Audition TraininG* 2019

*and the masterclass with Jakob Spahn

TO THE application FORM

Information

Masterclass

The masterclass with Jakob Spahn is offered with the same conditions as all other master classes.

Prices & Information for the masterclasses

Audition Training

1. SERVICES

2. APPLICATION

Application and selection
Calculation of the fees
Providing the recordings for the application
Photo for the festival pass
Bio/CV
Banking connection
Paypal

3. DURING THE ACADEMY

Mandatory attendance
Timetables
Private practicing on festival property

4. ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING

Accommodation in host families
Catering

5. LEGAL

Expulsion from the academy
Intellectual property right
Refunds when cancelling participation of the masterclasses

1. SERVICES

• 3 hours individual lessons and audition with Jakob Spahn
• only 4 participants per course
• piano accompaniment throughout the whole course
• Access to all concerts given throughout the duration of the booked course
• Access to listen to all master classes given during the course of the academy
• Daily lunch provided in the Mensa.
• Private accommodation free of charge throughout the duration of the booked course (Audition training 1: 27.10. – 30.10.2019| Audition training 2: 30.10. – 2.11. 2019)

2. APPLICATION

APPLICATION AND SELECTION

1. Fill out the online-form. Do not forget to specify the links to your recordings and upload your photo.

2. Transfer your registration fee. Applications without payment until July 1st, 2019 can not be considered.

3. Notice of admission to active or passive participation will be sent by e-mail until August 1st, 2019.

CALCULATION OF THE FEES

For the calculation of the fees (early bird or normal) the date of receipt of all documents and the registration fee is decisive. This includes the following things:

• Completed online-form
• Links to application videos
• Photo for the festival pass
• Appropriate application fee

Please note: Without decent quality recordings (videos) it is difficult for the professors to determine which candidates to admit to the masterclasses.

PROVIDING THE RECORDINGS FOR THE APPLICATION

Please provide only links to YouTube videos.

Which/how many pieces are required for the masterclass selection?
Repertoire is free choice. However recordings submitted should demonstrate a high level of ability and must be un-edited live-videos. The quality of the recording device used is not a deciding factor.

We recommend two pieces from the following – incorporating one fast and one slow work:

• A virtuoso piece – e.g. Piatti Caprice (not including no 1) or a popper study.
• The first movement of a concerto or sonata from the standard repertoire.
• A Prelude from one of the Bach Suites for Solo Cello.

About the video upload:
The videos can be uploaded to YouTube for free and set to "not listed" (please do not set to "private" because otherwise the videos can only be seen by you). Thus, the videos are not publicly visible, but only through the links that we get from you. Of course you can also send links to public videos. In the application form please enter the link to the videos.

If you have any questions about the videos, please contact our student’s office: office@cello-akademie-rutesheim.de

PHOTO FOR THE FESTIVAL PASS

Each participant gets a festival pass for the festival, which always has to be carried. It is valid as a ticket for all events (attending the master classes and concerts) and as authorization for the receipt of the lunch.

Which picture should be chosen?
Please upload a profile picture in print quality that clearly recognizes you (face, look into the camera).

BIO/CV

In the registration form you will be asked to insert a CV. This can be with keywords and should include:

• Musical short CV
• Current university and professor
• Prizes, awards, competitions, scholarships etc.
• Participation in masterclasses in the past

BANKING CONNECTION

Account holder: Cello Akademie Rutesheim
Purpose: Application master class, name of applicant
Bank: Kreissparkasse Böblingen
IBAN: DE26 6035 0130 0000 0217 97
BIC-/SWIFT-Code: BBKRDE6B

Please note that applicable bank transfer fees will be charged at your expense.

PAYPAL

Address for payment by Paypal: info@cello-akademie-rutesheim.de

Important: When paying with Paypal the respective payment amount increases by €20.*

*As you will not be able to choose to pay the fees at your expense when paying with Paypal, we charge a flat fee of €20 per booking.

3. DURING THE ACADEMY

MANDATORY ATTENDANCE

The active participants must be present at the course days of the respective course.
The courses start on the first day of the course in the morning.
Course data Course 1: 28. - 30.10.2019
Course data Course 2: 31.10. - 2.11.2019

Late arrival or early departure is possible only in exceptional cases and in consultation with the student office.

TIMETABLES

The timetables are carefully designed in order to provide each student with the best possible opportunities. These timetables are binding. Alterations will only be made in exceptional circumstances and with the festival administration’s approval. All students must submit their repertoire for each lesson.

PRIVATE PRACTICING ON FESTIVAL PROPERTY

Ample practice rooms will be provided.

Please bear the following rules in mind:

• Please bring your own spike-holders to the academy.
• It is not permitted to practice without the use of a spike-holder (and carpet, where provided).
• It is also possible to practice in the teaching rooms until 1 hour before the concert begins. All buildings will close at this time.
• The festival will accept no responsibility for instruments or private property left overnight in festival buildings.
• In the interest of all students we kindly remind participants that it is not permitted to block off rooms for long periods of private practice.

4. ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING

ACCOMMODATION IN HOST FAMILIES

We offer all active participants the possibility of staying with host families free of charge. Of course, this is not a mandatory requirement and upon request we are happy to help you find a hotel nearby (not included in the course fee) should you prefer.
Host families open up their homes primarily because they seek to support the international culture and the character of the Academy. We would like to remind all participants to value this generosity.

Please note however, that host families are under no obligation to provide transport, meals or other additional subsistence.

Rules regarding accommodation with host families:

• It is not permitted to invite personal guests to stay with your host family. Any requests in this regard must be made through the festival office.
• You are expected to respect the house rules of the host family.
• Visits made by students to another host-family residence require the expressed permission of the respective host family. It is forbidden to spend the night with other students at host-family residences.

CATERING

Lunch will be provided in the Mensa upon presentation of the festival pass. A vegetarian menu will also be provided. Drinks and additional snacks are not included and must be paid for separately.  The host parents decide for themselves whether they offer a meal or not. In the school mensa there is a kiosk, which offers snacks and drinks all day long.

5. LEGAL

EXPULSION FROM THE ACADEMY

All participants should endeavour to promote the atmosphere of the festival and make it a special experience for both artists and concert-goers alike. There has not been a single expulsion from the academy in 10 festival years and we really want it to stay that way.

Behaviour that could lead to expulsion from the academy includes:

• Complaints made by host families, including the refusal of a host family to accommodate a student further.
• Underage alcohol consumption on festival property.
• Theft.
• Damage to floors caused by the cello spike.
• Spending the night with other students at host-family residences.

In the event of expulsion from the academy, the course fee will not be refunded and the participant’s return journey will be made at his or her own expense.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT

The Cello Academy Rutesheim will photograph participants and make audio and video recordings throughout the duration of the festival.

By taking part in the festival, participants agree to the publication of all such recordings and photos and relinquish their copyright to the ownership of “Cello Akademie Rutesheim e.V” for promotional purposes, including but not limited to Flyers, Postcards, Website, Posters etc.

REFUNDS WHEN CANCELLING PARTICIPATION OF THE Audition training

• Cancellations made until 1st July 2019: Application fee less €30 administration charge.
• Cancellations made until 1st August 2019: Application fee less €100 administration charge.
• After the 15th September 2019:  The reimbursement of the course fee is only possible if the lecturer has selected a replacement (less 50 € administration charge).