How many lessons shall I have?
Each active participant will have 4 individual lessons during the mastercourses of YMSA. The duration of these lessons can be different by mastercourses. There will be able to work with accompanists, too. At some sections there will be group lessons as well. Students will be informed about this at the first teacher-student meeting.
When will I have my individual lessons?
On the first day of your mastercourse professors and students will have a meeting to discuss when will be the individual lessons – considering the time of orchestral rehearsals.
Will I have the opportunity to perform at concerts?
Each student has the opportunity to perform at the sectional closing concert. Apart from this the professors may offer students some extra performing possibilities.
Can I choose additional courses as well?
Yes, in addition to your individual lessons, you can take part on the Musicality of Movement and the Practice Methodology – the ultimate attention training for performers additional mastercourses. To participate in one or both additional mastercourses registration is needed on the application form. The additional courses have extra costs.
But you can choose to focus on your individual lessons only.
Will I play in the symphony orchestra?
The members of the orchestra will be selected from the applicants of the orchestral mastercourse, considering the data given on the application form, especially their educational background, orchestral experience and demos.
In case of over-application, unfortunately we may not be able to welcome everyone to the orchestra, but this will not affect the acceptance of the application for the individual mastercourse.
Another important fact is that we can accept for orchestral mastercourse only the applications of those, who participate in the whole event, from the first rehearsal until the last concert.
Can I choose my teacher?
Yes, you can choose your teacher on the application form.
Where can I practise during YMSA?
During YMSA all classroom that isn’t being used or hasn’t been reserved in the building of Faculty of Music may used for practising from 6am to 10pm. The keys to the classrooms can be asked at the reception. To get a key legible name and signature are required. You can practise also in the dorm room (except for the night).
Do I have to send piano scores for the staff pianists?
Based on your program given on the application form, piano accompanists will decide about it. If it is required, the accompanist will contact you.
When and how will I get the orchestral music sheets?
The music sheets will be sent by e-mail before the start of YMSA, so you will have enough time to prepare and practise.
Will be there an audition for orchestra members?
Yes, on the first day there will be auditions for the orchestral sections, where you will have to play from the program of the orchestra picked by the conductor. The audition will serve as a basis for the decision about your position in your section.