Admission and Educational Content

Applications are now being accepted for the following positions in the Orchestra Academy, commencing in the winter semester 2017/18:

• Violin (2 positions)
• Viola
• Violoncello (2 positions)
• Double Bass
• Bassoon
• French Horn
• Trombone
• Tuba

Content of the two-year course of study

• Extensive orchestral experience acquired by approx. 15 services per month with the Gewandhausorchester (in the Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, the Oper Leipzig and the Thomaskirche)
• Monthly bursary of €800
• Individual tuition by members of the Gewandhausorchester
• Regular chamber music Performances
• Mock auditions
• Training in stress management, stage performance, mediation etc.
• Workshops with soloists and conductors

Please submit your application via www.muv.ac (starting December 23rd 2016)

Application deadline: February 20th 2017

Entrance auditions: 5th - 7th/ 10th - 13th / 18th of April 2017 
 
Age limit: 26 years (on 1st September 2017)