How can I apply?
You can join the Young Musicians' Summer Academy by filling out the online application form on our website.
Your application is valid only together with the paid registration fee!
Attention! If you are under the age of 18, to finalize your application your parent’s/guardian’s consent is also required by clicking the confirmation link, which we send to his/her e-mail address that you given on the application form.
What happens if I need to change something in my application after submission?
It could happen that you have gave wrong or deficient data on the application form or some of them has changed since then, so a correction is required. As you can't change the application form after submission, please email us in this case (ymsa.debrecen@gmail.com). Please, don’t fill out another application form with the changed data!
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline both for mastercourses and for orchestral work is 20th May, 2025. In some mastercourses, the number of applicants may reach the maximum before the application deadline. This will be published on our website and on our Facebook site, and the application of the relevant mastercourse will be closed.
Do I have to send my teacher's recommendation?
Teacher's recommendation is not obligatory, however you may send it if you would like to ymsa.debrecen@gmail.com.
Do I have to send demos?
Sending demos is not required, but for those who (also) apply for the orchestral mastercourse it can be an advantage during the selection. You can send files or a link. We suggest your demos should not be more than one year old, and preferably of different genre.
How will be decided the acceptance of my application?
All the available information you provided will be taken into consideration, especially your educational background, orchestral experience and demos.
How do I know if I am accepted?
You will be informed by e-mail as soon as you’re accepted.
When will I be accepted?
The decision about your acceptance will be made no later than 5th June, 2025.
What amount do I have to pay? Where can I see the details of my calculated total fee?
You can see the fees on our website in advance.
As soon as the decision is made about your acceptance, we will inform you about your participation fee and the details of transfer by e-mail, too.
What happens if I have to cancel my participation? Can I get back the money I've paid?
- In case of your cancellation arrives until 5th June, participation fee that has already been paid will be fully refunded. Registration fee is non-refundable.
- In case of your cancellation arrives between 5th–20th June, 70% of participation fee that has already been paid will be refunded. Registration fee is non-refundable.
- In case of your cancellation arrives after 20th June, no refund is possible.
- In case of Young Musicians’ Summer Academy cannot be held due to vis maior, participation fee (as well as registration fee) that has already been paid to us will be fully refunded.
Is it possible to participate in YMSA for a shorter period only?
Just in case you apply only for an individual mastercourse. In this case, let us know by email the starting and closing dates which you will participate in the event. Your participation fee will be calculated based on these info.
We can't accept for orchestral mastercourse the applications of those, who can participate in YMSA for a shorter period only.