Golden Key Music Festival: Vienna: How to Apply

How to Apply

The 2012 Festival (July 16 - 23) is open to instrumentalists and vocalists (solo and ensembles) from ages 5 to 26 years old. To apply for admission:

Download the Festival Application Form in either Word Format or PDF Format.
Fill out the required information. Instructions are included with the Application Form.
Enclose an audition CD, DVD, or internet link, or make arrangements for a live audition. In the case of CD/DVD submissions, be sure to write the performer's full name on the disc.
Enclose a copy of the music score(s) being performed.
Enclose a check made out to Golden Key Music Festival for the application fee(s).
Send the completed form and fee(s) to:
Golden Key Music Festival
81 Five Points Rd.
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
United States of America.

Applications must be postmarked by December 15, 2011.

Requirements

Each application requires a recorded or live audition performance of one or more specific music selections intended for performance at the Festival. The music selection(s) should be a part of the standard repertory from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern Era. Total performance time should not exceed 7 minutes.

Auditions

We highly recommend that you include a recorded performance by the applicant as part of the application process. Recorded performances have the advantage of being playable more than once and ensure a more complete evaluation than would be possible during a live audition.

Recorded performances can be mailed as a CD or DVD, emailed as an attachment, or sent as a link to Youtube or some other publically accessible internet site. CDs must be playable on a standard audio CD player or a standard Windows computer. DVDs must be playable on a standard US region DVD player (NTSC format). Emailed attachments should be playable on a standard Windows computer. Send email to acalliance@mail.com. Internet submissions must include the entire URL (clickable link).

NOTE: Please enclose a photo-copy of the music score being performed and, in the case of CD/DVD submissions, be sure to write the performer's full name on the disc.

If a recorded performance is not possible, a private, live audition can be arranged with the Festival President at his studio at 81 Five Points Road, Colts Neck, NJ 07722. Please call 732-780-5098 or send email to acalliance@mail.com to make arrangements by December 1, 2011. Audition time is limited and will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Results of the audition/evaluation process will be mailed to teachers and independent applicants on December 20, 2011. The names of the winners will also be posted on this web site.

Festival Fees

There are two fees: the Application Fee and the Tour Fee.

The Application Fee is $65 for each set of selections up to 7 minutes. The application fee is due at the time of submission, and no later than December 15, 2011.

The Tour Fee is $1450 per person. Fee includes:

Hotel accommodations for 7 nights, including breakfast
Practice studios and performances in the Festival Concerts
Master classes with Festival guest professors
Admission to music and art museums that are part of the tour
Admission to concerts by Festival guest artists
Tours and guided excursions to musical and artistic landmarks in Vienna, Salzburg, Eisenstadt and environs.
Welcome and farewell receptions as well as lunch at the Donauturm (Danube Tower) restaurant

The tour fee(s) should be paid before March 1, 2012. Payment should be made out to Golden Key Music Festival.

Note: All fees are non-refundable.

For additional information see our current itinerary.

To ensure synchronization with the other Tour events, we highly reccommend that you consult with and/or arrange airline tickets and airport-hotel bus service through the Festival Tour Manager:

Marina Genina
mgenina@si.rr.com
347-466-4641