Acoustic Ecology

Acoustic Ecology 

Halfway between a training program and an artistic residency, this 2-week program is addressed to any artist interested in developing and deepening their artistic process in tune with the environment and acoustic ecology. Artists of any discipline are welcome – sound creation, musical composition, installation, performance, improvisation, theater, video, documentary, visual art, literature, or even dance.

This program, under the supervision of Myriam Boucher, proposes workshops on the following subjects: immersive and multisensory creation, deep listening, field recording, attention, performance, sound walks and improvisation. The workshops’ goal is to strengthen personal reflections and creativity and will ultimately lead to 2 artistic experiences presented to the public.

APPLying FOR ADMISSION

Complete all steps of the online application form, pay the registration fee (CAN $95), and provide the audition materiel by February 6, 2025.

All applications are automatically eligible for the scholarship program. For all details concerning scholarships and financial aid: click here.

AUDITION MATERIAL

• Two or three of your recent works* including:
  
  - Clearly identified scores for all submitted works
  - Audio or video recording*
  - Total length of 15 to 20 minutes
  
  
• Current biography and Résumé (CV) including the list of your works
  
  
• Letter of presentation explaining your artistic approach and your interest in participating in the sessions at Domaine Forget
  
  
• Profile picture

*Please upload a separate audio/video for every work; public or unlisted YouTube, Vimeo or DropBox links or any other link directly accessible without a password and clearly labeled. Recordings should be recent (less than 12 months)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you would like more information about the academy or the registration process, please consult the FAQ page or the student services manager: Rachel Tremblay.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

• Arrival: Sunday, June 1, 2025, between 2PM and 6PM (classes begin on Monday, June 2, 2025)
  
  
• Departure: Saturday, June 14, 2025, 9AM

All transportation is the student’s responsibility.

For more the details, visit the regularly updated Transport page.

RATES (INCLUDING ROOM, BOARD AND TUITION)

PROGRAM FROM JUNE 1 TO 14, 2025 

CAN $2,601

PAYMENT INFORMATION

First installment
To confirm and reserve your place a non-refundable first deposit, covering the tuition fees of your session is required within seven (7) days following your acceptance letter and invoice.

Second installment
The second payment is due no later than May 1, 2025.

CANCELLATION / REFUND

Le Domaine Forget de Charlevoix reserves the right to cancel any program if circumstances demand it. All fees already paid will then be reimbursed. Registration fees are non-refundable. Registration fees are non-refundable.

Cancellation policy:

1^st installment (50% of session fees) payable within 7 days of receipt of your invoice. N.B.: This first payment is used to confirm and reserve your place in the program and is non-refundable.

2^nd installment (remaining balance): 50% refund of the amount paid if cancellation at least 30 days before the start of the program.

No refund will be issued if one cancels their participation 30 days or less before the start of the program for any reason other than medical (doctor's note required).

No refund issued passed May 2, 2025.

THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES

• Participation in Academy student concerts or "Domaine on the Road" series in chamber music or as a soloist
  
  
• Video Recording of the student concerts in the concert hall
  
  
• Free access to Domaine Forget International Festival concerts during the program. (Restrictions may apply for certain concerts).
  
  
• Official attestation of participation to the program
  
  
• Access to all Academy classes and activities during the program
  
  
• Student activities such as bonfire, sports activities, tourist outings, movies, yoga etc.
  
  
• Individual practice huts and spaces situated on the enchanting site in the middle of nature
  
  
• Three meals a day in the Joseph-Rouleau pavilion
  
  
• Double or quadruple occupancy lodging