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Weggis
Switzerland

Learn from the "Master of the Flute" in Weggis, Switzerland! Join us from 19-28 July 2019 for masterclasses, Guest Artists, concerts, ensembles, exhibitors, awards and much more. Sir James and Lady Galway invite you to join them for the 30th Annual Galway Flute Festival!

Application

payment/
application
process

  1. Sir James’ Class: Fill out the Application on this page and pay Application fee through PayPal or bank wire transfer by April 1.

    Lady Galway’s Class: Fill out the Application on this page and pay Application fee through PayPal or bank wire transfer by May 1.

    Visitors: You can fill out the Application now or upon your arrival at the Festival. An Application fee is not required.

  2. You will receive an email notification after your Application and fee have been processed.

  3. You will receive a final invoice including all tuition and accommodation costs after May 1. If you are in Lady Galway's class, you may ask for your invoice to be sent earlier.

  4. Pay remainder of costs on invoice by May 20.

PAYMENTS & Deadlines

See the PAYMENT & DEADLINES section of the website for more information regarding costs and payment options.

*Accommodation costs at Stella Matutina are separate.

*All fees are non-refundable.

accommodations

See the ACCOMMODATIONS section of the website for more information regarding costs and requirements for accommodations at Stella Matutina.

Application Fee

Due April 1, 2019

Options for payment: PayPal or Bank Wire Transfer.

Click on the PayPal "Pay Now" button below to pay your application fee right now, then fill out the application below! The application fee is ONLY required for Active Participants in Sir James' and Lady Galway's classes.

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If you are paying by Bank Wire Transfer, fill out the application below and it will be processed after the payment has been received. After your application has been processed, you will receive a confirmation email and invoice for all remaining costs (tuition, accommodations). If you are applying for Lady Galway's class or a Visitor Pass and would like to pay for all of your costs at once (application fee, tuition, accommodations), please let us know: galwayfestival@gmail.com.

2019 application

Due April 1, 2019

BASIC INFORMATION
Name *
Name
Address *
Address
Please enter the mobile phone number you will have with you at the Festival, including the international dialing code. ie: +44 for UK.
Birthdate *
Birthdate
Name of Guardian (If under 18)
Name of Guardian (If under 18)
Any student under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.
Please enter the mobile phone number the Guardian will have at the Festival, including the international dialing code. ie: +44 for UK.
PARTICIPATION
Please see the PARTICIPANTS & VISITORS section of the website for more information.
If 1 Day Pass or 3 Day Pass, which days attending?
Please list two pieces of standard flute repertoire in order of preference to perform in Sir James' masterclass from memory. Repertoire choice cannot be changed. We request that Sir James' editions be used whenever possible.
ALTERNATE PIECE: Please list an alternate piece that will only be used if there are too many duplicate pieces chosen. You will be notified if your alternate piece might be used.
Please list two pieces in order of preference to perform in Lady Galway's masterclass. One piece will be chosen from this list. Repertoire choice cannot be changed. Memorization is not required. We request that Sir James' editions be used whenever possible.
For Sir James' masterclass only: Please paste the YouTube or Vimeo links of your audition pieces here. Two current (within 6 months) video recordings of contrasting works of standard flute repertoire with piano accompaniment are required. Please list name of piece and composer for each recording. Must be flute and piano, no piccolo. ALL students applying for Sir James' masterclass (new and returning students) must submit video recordings with their application. No exceptions.
Please provide us with a short biography including current level of study, musical education, teachers, awards, etc.
Have you attended a Galway Flute Festival before? *
Have you attended a Galway Masterclass or Residency before? *
Festival Flute Choir Instruments
All Full-time Active Participants are required to participate in the Festival Flute Choir and all rehearsals. Please indicate if you will be bringing any of the following flutes with you. Check all that apply.
If you have performed on a Low Flute or Piccolo, please list which flutes you have experience playing. This information will be used for seat assignments in Festival Flute Choir.
ACCOMMODATIONS
For Full-time Active Participants ONLY. Rooms are available on a first come, first served basis. All prices are PER PERSON, PER NIGHT and include bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as wifi service, free parking and free use of the swimming facilities by the lake. All students receiving a financial scholarship are required to stay in a double room with washbasin and communal shower. Please see the ACCOMMODATIONS section of the website for more information.
Arrival Date *
Arrival Date
Earliest check-in date at Stella Matutina is 19 July 2019. Please listt arrival date even if you are not staying at Stella Matutina.
Departure Date *
Departure Date
Latest check-out date at Stella Matutina is 28 July 2019. Please list arrival date even if you are not staying at Stella Matutina.
Roommate Request
Roommate Request
All meals included for residents. See the PAYMENT & DEADLINES section of the website for cost.
All meals included for residents. See the PAYMENT & DEADLINES section of the website for cost.
All meals included for residents. See the PAYMENT & DEADLINES section of the website for cost.
Farewell Party is included for students and residents at Stella Matutina. Farewell Party takes place after the Grand Finale Concert on Saturday 27 July. See the PAYMENT & DEADLINES section of the webite for cost.
There is an additional fee for special dietary requirements. Vegetarian options are offered at every meal and do not require a special request. See the PAYMENT & DEADLINES section of the website for cost and details.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
How did you hear about the Galway Flute Festival? *
Galway Flute Academy *
The Galway Flute Academy gives you more ways to connect and learn from Sir James and Lady Galway. If you would like to be the first to know about upcoming events, click YES below and we will keep you updated.
All information on this form will be treated in the strictest of confidence. *

Application Fee - Only required for Active Participants in Sir James' and Lady Galway's classes.

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