Keshet Eilon International Violin Mastercourse
July 25 – August 13, 2008

 Candidacy: The Mastercourse is intended for gifted young violinists of all nationalities, ages 16 to 26, who have attained a high standard of performance. Participants must be able to communicate in and understand English, the official language of the course.

Auditions:  Auditions will be held in Kibbutz Eilon in April and in London during March-April. Applicants unable to attend an audition must forward an audition recording on DVD (Multizone) or CD, clearly labeled (please note, other formats are not acceptable) with two contrasting works, to our address below; or send a media file (in a well-known format: wav, mp3, wmp) to marcela.barkai@gmail.com 

Repertoire: Each applicant is requested to submit a list of five or more pieces for study during the Mastercourse. These should be works of different styles and periods, as indicated below, which have been previously studied or performed. The chart in the application form should be filled-in in printed letters and should include composer and title, giving all details and correct spellings as well as number of movements and their names. This information will be used later on in the programs printed for the Mastercourse. This listing will be binding and will determine the concert programs during the Mastercourse.
Participants will be requested to bring the piano scores for these pieces to the Mastercourse.
The piano scores must be clearly printed on unfolded pages, easily readable, and properly
joined together.

Daily schedule: The daily schedule consists of individual lessons and practice in the morning; archery and masterclasses throughout the day; and concerts in the evening. Each student receives individual instruction in violin on alternate days, and works with an assigned pianist daily. The importance of keeping to the schedule and maintaining an awareness of the activities beyond the individual lessons is emphasized. Similarly, the presence of all teachers and students at the masterclasses, concerts and various scheduled encounters is viewed as essential.
 

Violin teacher assignments: Upon acceptance to the Mastercourse, participants may submit individual requests regarding a preferred teacher, as will be detailed in the letter of acceptance. Every effort will be made to meet the student’s wish.

Tuition: The cost of participation in the Keshet Eilon Summer 2008 Mastercourse is $2,500. Tuition covers 19 days' accommodation, meals and snacks, all instruction and organized outings. A non-refundable registration fee of  $80 ($90 for those paying past the deadline March 31, 2008) in the form of a check, money order or any major credit card made payable to Keshet Eilon, accompanied by this application form, should be sent to the office in Israel by March 31, 2008. The registration fee will be credited to the general tuition (balance $2,420), which must be paid by check, money order or any major credit card, upon notification of acceptance to the Mastercourse, and no later than June 15, 2008.

A $200 discount will be given for payment of the full tuition fee by June 3, 2008 ($2,220 + $80 non-refundable tuition fee). Please note: This discount is applicable to non-scholarship students only.

Cancellations: Should an applicant have to cancel his/her participation in the course for any personal or other reason, a cancellation charge of $850 will be debited from the total tuition fee, pending receipt of notification of the cancellation no later than 2 weeks before the beginning of the course. Otherwise, no refund will be given.

Terms and Conditions:

• Participants must arrive at Kibbutz Eilon on Friday, July 25, 2008, and remain until Wednesday,

   August 13, 2008.

• All participants must attend the Mastercourse in full.

Insurance: Each participant is responsible for personal medical insurance, civil liability, accident, risk and personal belongings, including insurance of his/her instrument. All insurance must be prepaid, and copies of the contracts must be submitted to Keshet Eilon upon acceptance to the Mastercourse.

Registration: Please complete the accompanying application form and send it, together with the other application materials, by postal mail for arrival no later than March 31, 2008.

     Completed applications with all the necessary materials should be addressed to:

         Marcela Barkai, Registrar
     Keshet Eilon Music Center
     Kibbutz Eilon, Western Galilee 22845, Israel