2017 Vienna

The 2017 Institute was held in Vienna, Austria, from June 11-16.

©Erik Christian Peterson

Perhaps no city is more important in musical history than Vienna. Home of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Johann Strauss II, and Mahler (and today home of the Vienna Philharmonic), Vienna has long been the cultural center of music-making.

Vienna is a city of music, palaces, pastries, art, coffee, and great architecture. Long the home of the House of Habsburg and seat of the Holy Roman Empire, today Vienna is a stunning city in which one steps back in time. Music pervades the city’s atmosphere, and at every turn one sees homage to the great composers and musicians that called Vienna home.

Strings Abroad provides not only serious and concentrated musical instruction, but also a cultural experience that will expand students’ worldviews and offer powerful developmental opportunities. A capstone performance in a culturally significant space in the heart of Vienna will provide a lifetime of memories.

TYPICAL SCHEDULE

  • 9:00-10:30 – Instrumental masterclass
  • 10:45-11:15 – Music History
  • 11:30-12:30 – Chamber Music
  • 12:45-1:15 – Singing / Improvisation / Language

Afternoons and evenings will be free for cultural excursions and concerts, either in groups or on one’s own.

INSTRUCTION

Classes will include:

  • Daily masterclasses in which students perform and receive feedback from instructors and peers
  • Chamber music rehearsals / coachings
  • Music history lessons that relate to Vienna’s history, both culturally and musically
  • Introduction to Germanic culture and language
  • Singing as a model for ear training and performing violin
  • Improvisation

REQUIREMENTS

  • The 2017 Institute will be accepting violin students only.
  • Ages: 8-18
  • Young students must be at a level equivalent to Suzuki Book 3.
  • All students must be accompanied by a parent / guardian.
  • Valid passports for international travel.

FEES + HOUSING

  • The fee to participate in the 2017 Institute is $1900 USD. Additional siblings are discounted to $1700. The fee covers all instruction and capstone performance.
  • Housing and food is the responsibility of the participants.
  • If you need assistance with travel or hotel bookings, you might contact travel agent Ina Kißner; she’s fluent in English and knows Vienna well. She can assist you with flights and hotel bookings but does not book apartments. Her contact info is:
    • Email: freiburg@buehler.de
    • Phone: 01149-761-388040
    • She’s also available discussion via Skype
 Click on the “Enroll” button to enroll in the next Strings Abroad program.

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