who can Apply
Vocal artists and collaborative pianists (professional, emerging, upper-undergraduate, or graduate) are encouraged to audition for the Ukrainian Art Song Summer Institute, August 12-18, 2024. The application deadline is March 15, 2024.
Eight vocal participants who wish to develop their classical singing skills while learning a rich and varied repertoire of Ukrainian art songs will be accepted.
One pianist who wishes to hone the skills required for a successful career as a collaborative pianist while exploring the rich style and context of Ukrainian art songs and their classical composers will also be accepted.
Registration Process
The registration and audition process takes place in several steps.
After your online registration and submission of all audition materials, the audition committee consisting of multiple faculty members will make their selections. You should receive a response within four weeks of the registration deadline.
VOCAL audition material
Applicants are invited to audition for the Ukrainian Art Song Summer Institute and are requested to submit the following:
Completed Application Form.
Current CV including general/musical education, professional experience, and any awards/recognition.
Current headshot.
Audio or video recording files or links to three contrasting pieces, at least one of which must be in a language other than English.
Two letters of reference relating to the applicant's musical studies or career which must be submitted by the referees directly to the Admissions Committee at info@ukrainianartsong.ca. Applicants are asked to send the email address to their referees.
PDFs or scans of performance reviews, if applicable.
Applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable fee in the amount of $50.00 CDN.
Please assemble all material in a folder labelled with the applicant’s full name. Upon receipt of the application fee, prospective students will be sent a link to a Dropbox account to submit all the above audition materials.
COLLABORATIVE PIANIST AUDITION MATERIAL
Applicants are invited to audition for the Ukrainian Art Song Summer Institute and are requested to submit the following:
Completed Application Form.
Current CV including general/musical education, professional experience, and any awards/recognition.
Current headshot.
Audio or video recording files or links to:
One solo piece.
Two contrasting songs performed with a singer.
Two letters of reference relating to the applicant's musical studies or career which must be submitted by the referees directly to the Admissions Committee at info@ukrainianartsong.ca. Applicants are asked to send the email address to their referees;
PDFs or scans of performance reviews, if applicable.
Applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable fee in the amount of $50.00 CDN.
Please assemble all material in a folder labelled with the applicant’s full name. Upon receipt of the application fee, prospective students will be sent a link to a Dropbox account to submit all the above audition materials.
FEES AND acceptance
Tuition is $975.00 CDN per participant for the seven-day Institute, payable upon confirmation of acceptance.
The closing date for applications is March 15, 2024.
Upon acceptance, a detailed invoice with the total cost will be emailed to you, and a non-refundable deposit of $525.00 CDN is to be paid within two weeks of acceptance, to secure your spot.
The balance of $450.00 CDN will be due by May 31, 2024. Failure to submit the balance may result in your spot being offered to someone on the waiting list.
Tuition includes the use of practice rooms, pianos, and course materials. It does not include transportation to or within Toronto, accommodations, meals, insurance, and incidentals.
Payment
All payments can be made online through our website. To apply, please use the link to our application form below.
Financial Assistance
Ukrainian Art Song Summer Institute applicants can seek funding from the list of other funding sources below.
Additional EXPENSES
Successful applicants will be required to arrange their own accommodations for the duration of the Institute.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you wish to cancel your participation, the following policy applies:
The first payment of $525.00 is non-refundable. The second payment of $450.00 is refundable only if the Ukrainian Art Song Project is notified by email at least 30 days before the first day of the Institute, which is August 12, 2024.
contact
For any other enquiries about the Summer Institute please contact us at info@ukrainianartsong.com
POTENTIAL SOURCES OF FUNDING
The Art Song Foundation of Canada provides financial support to singers and collaborative pianists who are Canadian citizens or landed immigrants and have been accepted into an art-song program anywhere in the world. For more information please go to www.artsongfoundation.ca
