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Vancouver Early Music Programme 2012

Application Checklist

Required materials to be submitted with Registrations,
Programme Applications and/or Scholarship Applications

Baroque Vocal Programme & Baroque Instrumental Programme

For all registrants, applicants & scholarship applicants:
Whenever possible, please register on-line and/or submit your entire application, (with the exception of #3 & #4 below) by email.

If you are unable to submit your application by email, please contact the office for further instructions. The Registration & Accommodation Forms (#3 & #4 below) are included in the PDF file of the brochure that you can download from our website and complete.

Programme and Accommodation Registrations can be submitted on-line: Secure Course Registration Form

Please note:
For the Baroque Vocal Programme and the Baroque Instrumental Programme, selection of participants will be made on the basis of the written application, the audition recording and the presentation & overall quality (not quantity) of the application materials.

All Registration Applications must include the following:

1. a cover letter indicating the name of the Programme or Workshop in which you wish to participate, your instrument(s) or voice range & your interest in the Programme or Workshop.

2. a brief resume describing your educational background, awards and performing experience.

3. a completed Registration Form with a deposit of Cdn $100 (not to be charged until application results have been announced).

4. a completed Accommodation Form – if accommodation is required.
   
   
   Applications for the Baroque Vocal & Instrumental Instrumental Programmes must also include:
   
   

5. an MP3 file (or CD) of two pieces of contrasting repertoire, preferably early music (Please note: this requirement may be waived if you have attended the same Programme in previous years; however, if you are applying for a scholarship, you must include a recent recording).

6. a one-page description of your audition CD or MP3 including the titles of the selections, the names of other performers and the date of the recording.

7. (optional) up to a maximum of 2 letters of support from an educational and/or professional reference will be accepted.
   
   
   All Scholarship Applications music also include the following:
   
   

8. a scholarship request letter, including an explanation of financial need.

9. a short letter describing your long-term goals in performance, your specific interest in this Programme, and the level at which you would rate yourself.
   

10. supporting material which could include up to 2 letters of support, publicity materials and reviews. Please choose your materials for quality (not quantity).

Sending large files electronically

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Saturday Harpsichord Regulation Workshop & Dance Workshop for Beginners

No previous experience is needed for either of these two workshops, and no additional materials are required with the application. However, we would advise you to register in advance, as space is limited.

On-Line Course & Accommodation Registration via our secure connection

for on-line Course and Accommodation Registration.
Remember to also submit the required materials as outlined in this Application Checklist.

Brochure Download

to download a printable PDF file of the brochure