Dublin International Piano Festival & Summer Academy

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A non-refundable application fee of €60 payable by Bank Wire Transfer, Cashier’s Check, or PayPal is required to process your application.

Application Guidelines

Age: Applications are accepted from advanced pianists of all nationalities over the age of 18. There is no upper age limit. Special arrangements may be made for talented students under the age of 18, however they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Accommodation: All participants will stay in an Irish Victorian Guesthouse. Standard accommodation sharing an ensuite twin room. Single rooms with ensuite are available at an extra fee. Check in is on July 25th and check out on the morning of August 4th. You must arrange your own accommodation outside of these dates. Arrangements may be made with us to extend your stay at the guesthouse at a reduced rate. Please contact our office for further details.
Arrival Date: All participants are expected to arrive on July 25th and will meet all the staff and fellow students at an evening reception at 7pm.
Certificates: Certificates will be issued at the end of the Festival.
Concerts: Participants will have at least two performance opportunities and will perform in the final concert at the National Concert Hall.
Deadlines: There will be no refunds after June 14th except for a documented medical emergency, in which case, tuition will be refunded on a pro-rated basis.
Excursions: The tuition also includes two excursions. A tour of Dublin City followed by dinner and storytelling evening at Dublin's oldest pub the Brazen Head and a trip to Powerscourt Gardens in idyllic Wicklow south of Dublin. You will have free time to explore the city on your own.
Fees: €1695 sharing room ensuite. Limited number of single rooms with ensuites are available at an additional fee of €150. All prices are in EURO. Scholarships available! Airfare is not included.
Lessons: All participants will receive five one hour private lessons.
Masterclasses: All participants will perform at least twice in public masterclasses.
Meals: Two meals (lunch and dinner) per day will be provided to all participants. Please state any special dietary requirements on the application form.
Practice: Participants may practice 2 to 3 hours per day on assigned pianos.
Prices: Prices include meals, Free entrance to all concerts and guest speaker events, Feldenkrais classes, four one hour piano lessons, two masterclasses and two excursions.
Recording: Applicants are asked to submit two recent recordings by email. Files (mp3s) or link (YouTube, Sendspace, etc) should be sent to admin@pianofestival.ie. CDs or DVDs may also be submitted by post, however the recordings will not be returned.
Scholarships: Full & partial scholarships for the Summer Academy are awarded to students who show an exceptional level of artistry and technical ability. Students are therefore selected based on need and on their audition recording. Only completed applications will be considered for scholarship.
Selection: Participants will be chosen on the basis of artistic merit. Up to 16 applicants will be invited to participate in the course. There is no upper age limit.
Tickets: All participants will receive a festival pass, which allows free access to all concerts, masterclasses, lecture and events.
Travel: Participants will be responsible for booking their own flight to and from Dublin Airport. We recommend trying the following websites to find the best deals on plane tickets: www.aerlingus.com, www.kayak.com, and www.ryanair.com.