Young Artists Program
Deadline: Monday, February 1, 2010
“As the NAC’s Young Artists Program comes to a close, I am overwhelmed with a sense of pride in being a Canadian musician from Alberta. As a student who has been studying away from home in the US, coming back home to Canada and experiencing the generosity of supporters has been such an inspiration to me. This support is reflected in the organization and preparedness of this program and is to be admired by all music festivals like it.”
Estelle Choi, Senior YAP (22, Calgary)
“This summer institute has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. It has truly helped my musical development a lot in such a short period of time.”
Tosca Opdam, violin, senior YAP (20, Netherlands)
National Arts Centre
Young Artists Program, 12th Edition
Pinchas Zukerman, Artistic Director
Patinka Kopec, Co-Artistic Director
June 7 - 26, 2010
Pre-College Dates: June 14 - 26
Ottawa, Canada
The Program
For Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Piano
The National Arts Centre Young Artists Program identifies and fosters young, exceptional musical talent through intensive instruction led by Artistic Director Pinchas Zukerman and an internationally-renowned faculty. Founded in 1999 by Pinchas Zukerman, the Young Artists Program offers 70 highly-talented students from across Canada and around the globe the opportunity to take part in two levels of technical study.
Exceptional string, wind and piano musicians aspiring to be tomorrow’s best classical musicians are invited to apply to this intense and fulfilling programme of study. The Young Artists Program offers outstanding private instruction and chamber music coaching with performance opportunities including public chamber music concerts public masterclasses, closed works-in-progress sessions and recitals.
Participants
 *Senior Level
Dates: June 7 - 26, 2010
Accepting applications for those as a young adult displaying exceptional talent for violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, piano and pre-formed string quartets, maximum age 26.
 *Pre-College Level
Dates: June 14 - 26, 2010
Accepting applications for those displaying outstanding talent during teen years, minimum age 12, for violin, viola, cello and piano.
*(exceptions may apply)
Those accepted into the Pre-College programwill need to obtain a leave of absence from their schools and to have any exams written prior to their arrival for the Pre-College if necessary. Students of the Pre-College Program will reside at the University of Ottawa Residence with chaperone supervision and will have a meal plan. The day will include private instruction, chamber music rehearsals and practice time as well as informal social/sport activities..
Vocal Component
Renowned soprano Benita Valente returns to lead a special vocal component of the YAP providing private instruction, chamber music and a masterclass for a small group of exceptional, classically-trained vocalists selected by invitation.
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 The National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre, home of the world-renowned National Arts Centre Orchestra, is a multi-disciplinary bilingual performing arts venue, presenting the best in Canadian and international music, English and French theatre, dance and variety.
Vitally important to the National Arts Centre is its ability to strive towards artistic expansion and innovation by recruiting world-class musicians, developing new programs, and using broadband technology to expand our reach across Canada and around the world.
The National Arts Centre is also at the forefront of youth and educational activities, supporting programs for young and emerging artists, programs for young audiences, and producing resources and study materials for teachers. Each year the NAC reaches thousands of students from pre-school through university with innovative programs that are relevant to this growing and dynamic audience.
The NAC Orchestra presents a full subscription season at the NAC, and regularly tours to bring its music to audiences across Canada as well as other parts of the world. As part of its youth and education activities, the NAC offers the Young Artists Program, the Conductors Program the Composers Program, The Debut Series and masterclasses aimed at nurturing young musical talent.
 The University of Ottawa
The School of Music of the University of Ottawa generously hosts the NAC Summer Music Institute by placing at the disposal of the participants its excellent facilities at the Perez Music Building including performance venues, studios for ensemble practice and the music library. Students stay in residence at the University of Ottawa, just a brief walk to the Perez Music Building.
The School of Music boasts a team of internationally recognized professors who perform in concert around the globe and publish in leading academic journals. Both undergraduate and graduate programs are tailored to provide students with rigorous training in preparation for an active and successful career in music.
The campus is situated in the heart of the nation's capital - only minutes from the National Arts Centre, the Parliament Buildings, the National Gallery of Canada, the Rideau Shopping Centre and the historic Byward Market. The university and environs offer state-of-the-art athletic facilities for swimming, cycling, hiking and other recreational activities.
Fees (in Canadian Dollars)
Non-refundable application fee:
If you are able to submit your online application and send your audition package post-marked by January 25, then you are entitled to a discounted application fee of $40 CDN.
If your online application and audition package is sent / post-marked Jan 26 - Feb 1st then the application fee is $55 CDN. Audition materials must be received by the NAC by February 1st.
Program Fees:
$2500 tuition including room and board.
Senior Level:
Canadian participants will receive full support including tuition, room and board. All International students will be supported with a partial subsidy.
Pre-College Level: $2,000 tuition including room and board
All Canadians and internationals pay only $500.
Daily schedule (subject to change)
The basic format of each day is made up of morning private lessons, afternoon chamber coaching and practice and evening masterclasses and special musical events.
07:30-08:30 breakfast
08:30-12:30 private practice or lesson
12:30-14:00 lunch
14:00-17:00 chamber music coaching/practice
17:00-19:30 free time / dinner
19:30 evening activities
Audition Requirements
Deadline: Monday, February 1, 2010 5:00 p.m. No extensions.
Applicants must submit 2 copies of a DVD audition of the required repertoire including accompaniment as listed below. Also required is a completed online registration form and an updated music résumé including the applicant’s photo attached in an email to yap-pja@nac-cna.ca. Please note all audition materials become the property of the National Arts Centre.
Pre-formed String Quartets
(established a minimum of 1 year; must have proven track record) Members of a quartet must submit individual applications and audition requirements. One member must also submit one recording of the quartet (2 copies) including one Haydn, Mozart or Beethoven quartet and one other quartet.
Audition requirements for Pre-College are the same as for the Senior Young Artists.
Violin
- First movement of a standard classical, romantic or contemporary concerto and one contrasting movement of an unaccompanied Bach sonata or partita
Viola
- First movement of a Bartók, Walton or Hindemith concerto or Schubert or Brahms sonata and one contrasting movement of a Bach or Bloch cello suite
Cello
- Seniors: one prelude and one contrasting movement from any Bach Suite Nos 1-6;
- Pre-College: one movement of a Bach Suite
- Seniors and Pre-College: one movement of a standard classical, romantic or contemporary concerto which may include works by Elgar, Dvorˇák, Haydn, Schumann or Bloch.
Double Bass
- a solo of any sort for up to 5 minutes and 4 contrasting excerpts of standard repertoire. No repeats.
Flute
- Mozart G+ or D+ Flute Concerto, First Movement
- one movement of a contrasting piece
- 3 orchestral excerpts:
- Beethoven Symphony #3, bars 172 - 200.
- Debussy Afternoon of a Faun, opening solo and from cue 2 to 3.
- Rossini William Tell Overture, Andante (bars 181 - 226)
Oboe
- Mozart Concerto, C+ 1st movement, no cadenza OR Mozart Oboe Quartet
- Two contrasting movements from any standard Oboe sonata
- 3 orchestral excerpts:
- Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin (1st movement ALL)
- Rossini, Overture to La Scala di Seta, opening solo and Allegro solo
- Brahms Violin concerto, 2nd movement solo
Clarinet
- Mozart Concerto 1st Movement (Exposition)
- Debussy Premiere Rhapsody (#9 to end)
- 3 orchestral excerpts:
- Beethoven Symphony #6 1st movement, (Measures 477-492)
- Stravinsky Firebird Suite 1919, (Variation de l'oiseau de Feu)
- Kodály Dances of Galanta (Measures 31-65)
Bassoon
- Mozart Concerto K191 1st movement
- Milde Concert Etudes from Book 1 or 2 - one slow, one fast
- 3 orchestral excerpts:
- Marriage of Figaro Overture
- Tchaikovsky 4th symphony, 2nd movement
- Shostakovich 9th Symphony, 4th and 5th movements.
Horn
- first movement of any Mozart horn concerto
- one short contemporary work or movement , solo or accompanied
- 4 orchestral excerpts:
- Bach Brandenburg Concerto #1, trio with repeats
- Beethoven Symphony #6, third movement solo
- Brahms Symphony #3, third movement solo
- Ravel Pavane, opening solo
Piano
- one movement from a classical sonata;
- one etude from the romantic period e.g. Liszt, Chopin, Rachmaninoff or a large scale work from the romantic period.
Application process
- 1. Those applying for the YAP should be available for the duration of the program and will be asked to sign an agreement of commitment if accepted to the YAP.
- 2. Those accepted into the YAP and entering Canada should have a valid passport and all necessary documents including Visas. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain all necessary papers. If you do not have a valid passport, you are urged to apply for a passport IMMEDIATELY.
- 3. Complete the required on-line application and submit by the deadline date of Monday, February 1, 2010.
- 4. Provide payment of a non-refundable application fee: $40 CDN post-marked January 25th OR $55 received January 26 – February 1, 2010. Payments may be made by cheque (made out to National Arts Centre), Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or International Money Order. The NAC does not guarantee a secure site. Those wishing to pay by credit card may include credit card information with their audition submission. Applications will not be processed without receipt by the NAC of the application fee.
- 5. Forward the required audition materials for receipt by the NAC no later than February 1 at 5:00 p.m. Applications will not be processed until receipt of the appropriate application fee and all audition materials. (See below for details.)
- 6. The main form of communication for this program will be by email. It is the responsibility of the applicant/participant to check email on a regular basis for communications including audition results.
- 7. School Studies while at YAP
Any students accepted to the YAP in the Senior or Pre-College must make arrangements to complete necessary school studies including the writing of final exams prior to their arrival for the YAP.
Required audition materials
Must be received by the NAC no later than Monday, February 1, 2010 by 5:00 p.m. No extensions.
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2 copies on DVD of your audition repertoire. Each audition recording should be clearly labelled with the following information:
"NAC Young Artists Program"
Applicant's name
Indicate Senior or Pre-College Level
Instrument
Repertoire selections, including composer and movement(s).
- An up-to-date resumé and photo is required and should be emailed as an attachment to yap-pja@nac-cna.ca. Resumés should be a MS word or plain text file (.doc , .txt). Photos should not be more than 200k file size, (.jpeg).
- Those submitting audition materials from outside Canada are urged to use a courier service including brokerage services to ensure efficient cross-border delivery. Audition materials become the property of the National Arts Centre.
Mailing address for audition materials:
NAC Young Artists Program
Attention: Ms. Christy Harris, Manager, Summer Music Institute
National Arts Centre
Music Department
53 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5W1
Canada
For further inquiries or questions, please contact:
Ms. Christy Harris
Email: charris@nac-cna.ca
Telephone: 613-947-7000 ext. 568
Fax: 613-943-1400
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