Summer course Training session

Maryland International Music Institute & Music Festival IMIF

City: Emitzberg

A course for young and advanced players in the scenic mountains of Maryland.

Stringed instruments, piano and chamber music learned from famous American teachers and international musicians at a university in the mountains of Cactin Mountain, a scenic spot in Maryland, USA.
from March 2024th to May 6st
Just an hour from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland's Cactotin Mountains is known for its stunning natural scenery and home to the president's vacation home.A 10-day course for violin, viola, cello, and piano will be held on the Mount St. Mary's University campus here.This seminar is held every year, bringing together world-class musicians and music educators who are passionate about nurturing outstanding young people who will play a leading role in the classical music world, generally between the ages of 14 and 24. It is unique in that people of all ages can participate, from amateurs to adults.This year, we will once again feature winners of the Ron Thibault International Competition, outstanding teachers who have won the ``Teacher of the Year'' award from the American String Instrument Teachers Association, and a professor at the Towson University School of Music who has many students. A strong team of instructors, including Cecilia Balczyk, the artist director of this course who has won prizes in competitions, will provide guidance to those who are serious about music.Generally, you will receive about 3 private lessons during the course.In addition, you can also attend and listen to selected master classes in the form of public lessons.In addition to individual lessons, the program also includes daily chamber music lessons in which students form chamber music ensembles and instructor Sensei gives advice to them.Look forward to concerts by instructors and special lectures by guest instructors.At the end of the course, there will be a public concert performed by the students.Accommodation will be in deluxe student dormitories at Mount Saint Mary's University.Enjoy exclusive access to an air-conditioned single room and enjoy excellent meals served in the dining room.
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■ Workshop period ■

from March 2024th to May 6st

■ Courses held ■

Violin, viola, cello, piano, chamber music, chamber orchestra

■ Number of lessons ■

Generally, there are about 3 private lessons and daily chamber music lessons.
*In addition, a chamber orchestra, lectures, public lessons for selected students, workshops, etc. are scheduled daily.
* The number of hours may change depending on the level, number of students, and major of the professor and students.

■ Audition ■

None
*Video footage must be sent at the time of application for reference in chamber music composition.

■ Workshop venue ■

Mount St. Mary's University

■ Workshop schedule ■

The detailed schedule of the course will be distributed locally.

<General schedule example>
Day 1: Departure from Japan Local arrival Hotel night on the airport side (separate accommodation fee)
Day 2: Start of training from the airport to your accommodation by car
~
Day 11: End of course Drive to the airport Stay at the hotel on the airport side (separate accommodation fee)
Day 12: Local departure
Day 13: Arrival in Japan
* Depending on the flight schedule, it is recommended to stay at a hotel on the airport side separately on the 1st day (the day before the course start date) and the 11th day (the day before the course end date).Please contact the And Vision Counselor for schedule details.

■ Songs / Number of songs ■

Free song

■ Practice room ■

There is a practice room for the piano.Except for the piano, you can practice at your accommodation

■ Concert Opportunity ■

In principle, everyone has the opportunity to perform at a concert.However, the final decision on the appearance will be made by the professor.

■ Accommodation ■

Student dormitory (single room).With meal (morning, noon, evening)
* No extended night or previous night

■ Accommodation period ■

Check-in: Course start date
Check-out: Course end date
* No previous night or extended night
* Depending on the flight schedule, it is recommended to stay at a hotel on the airport side separately on the 1st day (the day before the course start date) and the 11th day (the day before the course end date).Please contact the And Vision Counselor for schedule details.

■ Japanese interpreter / local support ■

▽ Local support
And Vision Local staff with telephone support (telephone only)

▽ Japanese interpreter during lessons
Japanese interpreters cannot be arranged.

■ Airport transfer ■

Round-trip airport transfer included (Baltimore-Washington International Airport)
*Appointed times only.
* If you need child care services at the airport, please contact an And Vision Counselor.

■ Professors ■

▽ Violin / Viola
Emmanuel Borowski
(Instructor, Department of Music, Dickinson University, USA; former instructor, Department of Music, Towson University, USA)

James Stern
(Professor, Faculty of Music, University of Maryland, USA)

▽ Cello
Cecilia Balzik
(Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Music, Towson University, USA)

Francis Borofsky
(Lecturer, Department of Music, Lebanese Valley University, USA, Lecturer, Department of Music, Elizabethtown College, USA)

▽ Piano
Audrey Andrist
(Lecturer, Faculty of Music, Baltimore County, University of Maryland, USA)

Elizabeth Borrowski
(Former Assistant Professor, Jacobs Conservatory, Indiana University, USA)

Brian Gantz
(Lecturer, Faculty of Music, Saint Maries College of Maryland, USA, Former Lecturer, Peabody Institute of Music, USA)

■ Qualifications ■

14 years old ~ 24 years old
* If you do not meet the above ages, please contact an And Vision Counselor.

■ Price ■

631,170 yen (637,970 yen including tax)

■ What is included in the price ■

Application fee, course fee (tuition fee, attendance fee, practice room, accompaniment fee if necessary, selected person concert appearance participation fee, concert viewing fee, completion certificate, etc.), accommodation arrangement fee, student dormitory accommodation fee (single room) ), Food expenses (morning, noon, evening), airport transfer fee, support service fee during local stay (telephone only), overseas international remittance fee, overseas international remittance bank receipt fee, pre-departure support service fee, set discount

■ Clarify some of the items not included in the price ■

Airfare, airport child care support fee, Japanese translation fee, overseas travel accident insurance fee, city travel fee, telephone fee, all personal expenses during free time, etc.

■ Price / Schedule Supplement ■

● Please contact an And Vision Counselor as you may be able to take classes even during the period you have set.
● Depending on the local situation of the new corona infection, online lessons may be offered.Please note that if the course is offered, the fee will be charged excluding accommodation fees.The cancellation policy is based on the terms and conditions.

■ Application deadline ■

2024st deadline: April 2, 20 2024nd deadline: May 3, 20 XNUMXrd deadline: up to capacity
● Even before the application deadline, the deadline will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.
● Even after the application deadline, you may be able to apply if there is a vacancy in the course, so please contact the And Vision Counselor.

■Notes■

* If you have an attendant, you will be charged a separate fee such as accommodation.Attendance fees may vary depending on the age of the student.
* If you are a minor, you will generally need to be accompanied, but please contact us.
* Please contact us if you are a group led by sensei.
* Separately, we can arrange a local language school (affiliated school) free of charge.
* Private lessons or group lessons can be arranged separately.
* Please contact an And Vision Counselor for paid rental of musical instruments.
* In addition to the above, please feel free to contact the And Vision Counselor for anything.
* This information is as of December 2023, 10.Information may change depending on the year and local circumstances, so please contact the And Vision Counselor for the latest information.
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