Violin

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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Violin

Kerson Leong

Guest Artist - Violin

July 14 to 19

Soloist

Associated artist, Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel

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Violin

Aimée Kreston

Guest Artist and workshops - Violin

July 14 to 26

Professor, Colburn School

Professor, Pasadena Conservatory of Music

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Violin

Annick Roussin

Guest Artist - Violin

July 26 to August 2

Professor, École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot

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Violin

Vineta Sareika

Guest Artist - Violin

August 4 to 8

Concertmaster, Berlin Philharmonic

Chamber Music Professor, Universität der Künste Berlin

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Violin Viola Cello

Dover Quartet

Guest Artist

August 7 to 8

String Quartet

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Violin

Violaine Melançon

Private Lessons - Violin

July 14 to August 8

Professor, Schulich School of Music, McGill University

Violinist Duo M

Founding Violinist, Peabody Trio 1986-2016

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Violin

Aimée Kerston

Private Lessons - Violin

July 14 to 26

Concertmaster, National Ballet of Canada Orchestra

Associate Concertmaster, Canadian Opera Company Orchestra

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Violin

Francesca dePasquale

Guest Artist and workshops - Violin and Hypermobility

July 28 to August 8

Professor, Oberlin Conservatory of Music

Creator, Hypermobile Musician

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Violin

Erika Raum

Private Lessons - Violin

July 28 to August 8

Soloist, Professor, Glenn Gould Conservatory and Toronto University

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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

Chloé Dumoulin

Pianist - Violin

July 14 to 26

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Accompaniment

Qiao Yi Miao Mu

Pianist - Violin

July 28 to August 8

Collaborative Pianist, Conservatoire de musique de Québec

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VIOLIN

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

Guest artists

  • Masterclasses
    Kerson Leong and Vineta Sareika

  • Private lessons
    Violaine Melançon, Francesca dePasquale, Aimée Kreston, Erika Raum and Aaron Schwebel

  • Chamber music coaching
    Chloé Dominguez, François Paradis and Isaac Chalk

  • Rehearsals with piano
    Chloé Dumoulin and Qiao Yi Miao Mu

  • 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 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

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:

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.