Duration: One academic school year (2 semesters – 26 weeks)

STRINGS:
Purpose: Give an opportunity to develop a young and talented violinist/cellist without financial burden through instrumental studies, chamber music sessions, public performances schedule and the final recording project.
Description of program: Weekly schedule should include weekly lesson with a master teacher plus chamber music coaching, participation in performances ‎and occasional master classes with renowned visiting artists, lectures. During one year the student should give a final recital (to be recorded), to participate in chamber music recitals and competitions as assigned.
His/her repertory should be advanced – including major works‎ of the violin/cello literature and two major Concerti (classical and romantic/contemporary)
Final goal: To produce a well rounded musician capable of exercising h‎is/her profession by giving him/her an ambience that is both concentrated and professional. An unique possibility of focused learning – different from any university degree program.
Instructors: Brunilda Myftaraj (violin), Anne Berry (cello)

VOICE (opera):
Purpose: Give an opportunity to develop a young and talented opera singers without financial burden through vocal studies, participation CLO’s opera productions as assigned (Chorus and comprimario roles), public performances schedule and the final media project.
Description of program: Weekly schedule should include weekly lesson with a master teacher including language coaching, style, participation in performances (including CLO opera productions) ‎and occasional master classes with renowned visiting artists, lectures. During one year the student should give a final recital (to be recorded), to participate in chamber music recitals and competitions as assigned.
His/her repertory should be advanced – including opera arias selection, art song of various periods and styles, chamber ensembles if applicable, and full roles.
Final goal: To produce a well rounded opera singer capable of exercising h‎is/her profession by giving him/her an ambience that is both concentrated and professional. An unique possibility of focused learning – different from any university degree program.
Instructor: Jurate Svadaite

PIANO:
Purpose: Give an opportunity to develop a young and extremely talented pianist without financial burden.
Description of program: During one year the chosen student should be ready to give a final recital (to be recorded), to participate in chamber music recitals and competitions, lectures. His/her repertory should be advanced – including major works‎ of the piano literature and two major Concerti.
There should be one weekly lesson with a master teacher plus chamber music coaching, participation in performances ‎and occasional master classes with renowned visiting artists.
Final goal: To produce a well rounded musician capable of exercising h‎is/her profession by giving him/her an ambience that is both concentrated and professional. An unique possibility of focused learning – different from any university degree program.
Instructor: Luiz de Moura Castro

Application process:
Send Letter of Intent, a DVD or CD, Curriculum vitae, press extracts and other media appearances to
Connecticut Virtuosi Music School
Tunxis Community College
271 Scott Swamp Road
Farmington, CT 06032

www.academy.thevirtuosi.org