NAC Institute for Orchestral Studies - 2011-2012 Season

For more information, including the application procedures and repertoire requirements, see: http://www2.nac-cna.ca/en/education/training/orchestralstudies/

The Program

The National Arts Centre's Institute for Orchestral Studies (IOS) will begin its fifth year in September 2011. Established under the guidance of National Arts Centre Orchestra Music Director Pinchas Zukerman, the IOS is an apprenticeship program designed to prepare highly talented young musicians for successful orchestral careers, and is funded by the National Arts Centre Foundation through the National Youth and Education Trust.

Criteria for acceptance:

1. Artistic excellence and talent, with consideration for potential as a professional musician;
2. Demonstrated abilities to perform at a high level within a professional orchestra;
3. Post-secondary and/or post-graduate music students of string instruments.

Program elements:

1. Orchestral experience: Apprentices will rehearse and perform with the NAC Orchestra during select main series weeks of the 2011-2012 season.
2. Individual coaching: Participants will receive individual instruction and coaching on orchestral excerpts from NAC Orchestra musicians and special guest artists, and may have the opportunity to perform in public masterclasses.
3. Other: Apprentices will be coached in audition preparation, backstage and onstage deportment, as well as skills and career development.
4. Applicants accepted into the Institute are encouraged to become members in good standing with the American Federation of Musicians.

Fees:

Participants in the Institute for Orchestral Studies will receive full support including travel, tuition, as well as room and board.

Applicants:

The Institute is open to qualified violin, viola, cello, and double bass applicants under the age of 30 as of June 3, 2012.