How to apply:
- Fill out the application form and mail by May 15th. (You may email your scanned
application)
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- Audition requirement: A solo piece of your choice that demonstrates your playing
ability. (3-10 minutes) Email your video audition to festivalsouthorchestralacademy@gmail.com (youTube link preferable)
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- Submit your application, video audition and the $50 application fee by May 15th, 2020 to:
FestivalSouth Orchestral Academy
Attn: Jorge Gonzalez
WCU Box 14
710 William Carey Parkway
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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Total Costs: (including the $50 application fee): $250 (Day Students)
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Any remaining balance will be due on May 29, 2020.
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June 1-5, 2020
at William Carey University
(Monday -Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm;
(Final performance on Friday, June 5th at 1:00 pm)
*Meals: Students are welcome to bring their own lunch or pay $7 at the WCU cafeteria.
FestivalSouth Orchestral and Chamber Music Workshop is a 5-day intensive workshop for string players age 18 and younger with at least two years of experience who can read music. This essential part of the development of a musician helps them sharpen vital listening skills and provides invaluable musicianship training.
The intensive 5-day workshop includes chamber music and orchestra coaching by professional musicians from the region, monitored daily individual practice time and a final performance at the end of the workshop.
