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Weggis
Switzerland

Learn from the "Master of the Flute" in Weggis, Switzerland. Join us from 21-30 July 2017 for masterclasses, concerts, ensembles, exhibitors, awards and much more. Sir James and Lady Galway invite you to join them for the 28th Annual Galway Flute Festival!

Application Form & Information

payment/application process

  1. Fill out the Application on this page and pay Application fee through PayPal or bank wire transfer
  2. You will receive notification that your application and payment have been received
  3. You will receive a final invoice including all tuition and accommodation costs
  4. Pay remainder of costs on invoice by May 22

DEADLINES

April 1: Sir James' masterclass - Application form, Application fee & Audition recordings due

May 1: Sir James' masterclass - Notification of acceptance sent

May 22: ALL active participants - Payment due for Application fee, Tuition & Accommodations at Stella Matutina.

As places are limited, we would advise anyone applying for Lady Galway's class to submit your application and application fee no later than May 1.

PAYMENTS 

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

CHF 100 - Application Fee, required for all Active Participants in Sir James & Lady Galway's masterclasses. *Your application will not be processed until this fee is recieved. The application fee also reserves your spot in class and your requested room type at Stella Matutina (if applicable).

CHF 1,100 - Active Participants: Sir James' masterclass

CHF 650 - Active Participants: Lady Galway's masterclass

CHF 500 - Full Event Visitor Pass

CHF 300 - 3 Day Visitor Pass

CHF 120 - 1 Day Visitor Pass

*Accommodation costs at Stella Matutina are separate.

*All fees are non-refundable.

accommodations

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

Application Fee

Options for payment: PayPal or Bank Wire Transfer.

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2017 Festival

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.

2017 application

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.
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.
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. Please indicate if you will be bringing any of the following flutes with you. Check all that apply.
Only for Full-time Active Participants. Not required, but definitely recommended!
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 and Low 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 21 July 2017. 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 30 July 2017. Please listt 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 residents. Farewell Party takes place after the Grand Finale Concert on Saturday 29 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? *
All information on this form will be treated in the strictest of confidence. *
2017 Festival