Doublebass

From July 13 to August 9, 2025

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Application Deadline

February 6, 2025

Applications received after the deadline will be accepted and processed if space allows.

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Doublebass

Étienne Lafrance

Guest Artist and workshops - Doublebass

July 14 to 26

Soloist, Chamber musician

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Nicholas Walker

Guest Artist and workshops - Doublebass

July 14 to 26

Professor at the University of Michigan, SMTD

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David Allen Moore

Guest Artist and workshops - Doublebass

July 28 to August 8

Member, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra

Professor, USC Thornton School of Music

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Scott Dixon

Guest Artist and workshops - Doublebass

July 28 to August 8

Member Cleveland Orchestra

Professor and Head of the Double Bass department Cleveland Institute of Music

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Tracy Rowell

Guest Artist - Doublebass

July 31 to August 5

Associate Professor, Oberlin Conservatory

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Ensemble

Chloé Dominguez

Ensemble - Strings

July 14 to August 8

Professor, Conservatoire de musique de Montréal

Course Instructor, Schulich School of Music, McGill University, Université du Québec à Montréal

Guest Professor, Université de Montréal

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Ensemble

Isaac Chalk

Ensemble - Strings

July 14 to 26

Principal viola, Les Violons du Roy

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Ensemble

François Paradis

Ensemble - Strings

July 28 to August 8

Accompaniment

Élise Desjardins

Pianist - Doublebass

July 14 to 26

Pianist, Conservatoire de musique de Montréal

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doublebass

Join us this summer to elevate your playing with world renowned artists. This four-week intensive program proposes to advanced level double bassists (aged 16 and over) a personalized pedagogical approach in a collaborative context.

GUEST ARTISTS

  • Group classes
    Scott Dixon, Étienne Lafrance, David Allen Moore and Nicholas Walker

  • Master classes
    Tracy Rowell

  • Rehearsals with piano
    Élise Desjardins

  • Seminars and workshops led by guest artists

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 (2) works* that demonstrate the different technical and musical skills as a performer.
    - Works of contrasting characters, styles, and periods
    - Recent recordings from the past 12 months
    - Total minimum length of audition material of 10 minutes
    - Piano accompaniment (or with other instrument) optional

  • Current biography, résumé (CV) and profile picture

*Please upload two (2) separate videos for the two (2) individual works; public or unlisted YouTube, Vimeo or DropBox links or any other link directly accessible without a password and clearly labeled.


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, July 13, 2025, between 2PM and 6PM (classes begin on Monday, July 14, 2025)

  • Departure: Saturday August 9, 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)

FULL SESSION 4 WEEKS - JULY 13 TO AUGUST 9 AOÛT, 2025

CAN $4,850


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:

1st 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.

2nd 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 

 

Paypal

Domaine Forget uses Paypal for secure payments. Email confirmation (in addition to the automated PayPal notification email) will be sent as soon as possible, once payment has been confirmed. Payment confirmation may take a few days. Remember: You must enter the amount you wish to pay and the full name of the registering student.