Wies de Boevé – Double bass

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Period:
03/04/2023 - 06/04/2023
Deadline:
28/06/2022 - 10/02/2023

THE COURSE

The masterclass led by Wies de Boevé, an extraordinary Belgian double bassist and winner of the Bottesini Prize, is aimed at young and talented double bassists interested in studying solo and orchestral repertoire with one of the most interesting voices on the international scene.

Duration: 4 days

Period: April 3-6, 2023

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The course is open to Italian and foreign citizens.

Age limit: 28 years

Level of training:

  • Bachelor or Master’s Degree
  • Students of higher courses and candidates who, regardless of their qualifications, meet exceptional requirements may also be admitted.

Language: English

DEADLINES AND DOCUMENTS

Application deadline: 23:59 CET on February 10, 2023. Applications submitted after the deadline won’t be accepted.

Application mode: through the “Apply” section of this page. Applications sent by email or transmitted through other channels won’t be accepted.

Required documents:

  • copy of a valid identity document
  • copy of degree, if in possession (or equivalent certificate)
  • curriculum vitae
  • receipt of payment of administrative fee

Administrative fee:

A fixed administrative fee of €50.00 by bank transfer (net of any currency and commission charges) is required to finalize the application. Full details on how to proceed with payment can be found in the full application regulations (downloadable below).

The fee is non-refundable.

SELECTIONS

The admission exam consists of a video audition. The candidate must create a link to a YouTube video, to be included in the application form, specifying in the description the program performed. At this link you can find all the directions for making a video that meets all the requirements.

Program

15 minutes of free repertoire, proving the artistic and technical qualities of the candidate.

The selection is at the unquestionable discretion of the Professor and the Academic Direction.

Applicants will receive the results of the selections at the e-mail address provided during applications, one month before the start of the course.

COSTS

The course is entirely free of charge.

However, it should be noted that students are responsible for their own costs relating to travel, accommodation and board in Cremona, as well as other personal expenses.

AUDITORS

The course may be attended by a limited number of auditors, who will be admitted at the sole discretion of the Professor.

For any information regarding enrollment in the Academy’s study programs, please write to accademia@stauffer.org.

Download academic regulations

Faculty

Wies de Boevé

Masterclass - Double Bass