Viola

VIOLA

Join us this summer to elevate your playing with world renowned artists. This two or four-week program proposes to advanced level violists (aged 16 and over) a focus on solo practice and chamber music. 

Guest artists

• Masterclasses
  Miguel da Silva, Yura Lee, Jean-Baptiste Magnon and Lynne Ramsey
  
  
• Private lessons
  Jocelyne Bastien and Marina Thibeault
  
  
• Chamber music coaching
  Chloé Dominguez, François Paradis and Isaac Chalk
  
  
• Rehearsals with piano
  Nancy Pelletier and 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.

Participants to this program can benefit from a reduced rate for the Chamber Orchestra program. Click here for details.

AUDITION MATERIAL

• Two (2) works* that demonstrate the different technical and musical skills as a performer.
  - Works of contrasting characters, styles, and periods
  - At least one work with live piano accompaniment
  - Recent recordings from the past 12 months
  - Total minimum length of audition material of 15 minutes
  
  
• 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, or Sunday, July 27, 2025, between 2PM and 6PM (classes begin on Monday, July 14, 2025, or Monday, July 28, 2025)

• Departure: Saturday, July 26, 2025, or 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 , 2025

CAN $4,850

HALF SESSION 2 WEEKS - JULY 13 TO 26, 2025*

CAN $2,601

HALF SESSION 2 WEEKS - JULY 27 TO AUGUST 9, 2025*

CAN $2,601

*Sessions are planned for a period of four weeks, but by way of an exception, we will accept students who wish to register for a two-week period, subject to availability.

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