Participants (playing students) - Open to advanced students of all ages and nationalities. Degree of participation dependent on assessment. Please fill out the APPLICATION FORM, or, if you prefer, EMAIL for a brochure with postal form. Also, please supply an audio or video recording attested by your teacher or another distinguished musician. Successful applicants will receive a total of three hours tuition and will have the opportunity of playing at the participants’ recital on 3 August.
Observers (non playing students) - Those wishing to attend all or part of the Festival as observers (non-performers) are very welcome. For prices for full-time observers please refer to page 16 (prices include free access to all classes and concerts). Click here for prices.
Young pianists attending classes on 3 August - Ages 9-18. Associated Board Grade 5 or above (or equivalent) at merit or distinction level. Day’s activities include one 40-minute lesson and attendance at any other masterclass on 3 August. Young pianists may be accompanied by one adult for the day at no extra charge.
Directing from the keyboard - Dr Papadopoulos will work with selected students on movements from one of the following three Mozart Piano Concertos: K. 413, K. 414, or K. 415. Students will have at least one private session with Dr Papadopoulos prior to playing and directing a string quartet in class.
Private Tuition - Private tuition from Festival staff for selected students may be arranged during the week of the Festival. Please indicate your wish to have private tuition when applying. Rates will be given on request.
Scholarships - A limited number of scholarships are available to participants in need of financial assistance. Please send in your request together with the completed application form and recording no later than 15 May.
Please fill out details on APPLICATION FORM.
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| Participant (including accommodation) |
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Observer (including accommodation) |
£575* | £550 |
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Participant (without accommodation) |
£325* | £300 |
| Observer (without accommodation) | £200* | £175 |
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Young Pianist |
£45 |
Full board accommodation (single standard room, three meals) at St Hilda’s College.
For those wishing to have en suite accommodation (private bathroom) there is a surcharge of £16 per day.
All prices for full time participants and observers include free access to all the classes and concerts.
There is a further discount for those wishing to share a room (subject to availability). Please ask for details.
* There is a special discount of £20 for those adults who attended as full-time participants or observers in the past.
Deposit - Due to limited space, the Oxford Philomusica requires a non-refundable deposit of £150 for full time observers and participants. This should be returned with your application, or, if applying on-line via the APPLICATION FORM should be sent by first class post within two days.
Payment methods - Cheque, Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard only).
Deadlines - Applications should be received by Oxford Philomusica no later than 4 July
2008.
Balance must be paid by 11 July 2008.
Please send to Oxford Philomusica International Piano Festival, Templeton College, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 5NY, England.
Fax: +44 (0)20 8208 4239 or EMAIL
Full board accommodation (single standard room, three meals) at St Hilda’s College. En suite accommodation (private bathroom) can be provided at St Hilda’s newly completed complex. There is a surcharge of £16 per day for en suite accommodation. Please note there will be no lunch provided on 6 August.
Students under the age of sixteen must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or their authorised proxy.
Pianos for practising are available for participants attending the Festival in the Jacqueline du Pré Music Building.
Certificates will be issued to all participants and observers.
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