Details and Application
Masterclass Regulations
Participants are free to choose their own repertoire. The prepared works should generally correspond to the level of difficulty of a Solo Sonata or Partita by Bach, a classical, romantic or contemporary work. The masterclasses are also open to talented children and youth. The masterclasses include individual lessons (3 hours incl. orchestral studies), audition training, workshops and lectures. Chamber music lessons are possible by arrangement. Participants are encouraged to listen to lessons of their colleagues.
The best achievements are presented in internal performances and public concerts in Kloster Schöntal. Outstanding pianists are available to accompany the participants in lessons and performances, based on availability and without extra costs for the participants.
Participants under the age of 18 are required to be accompanied by a responsible adult who stays at the Bildungshaus as well.
Accommodation and Meals
Participants will be staying at the Bildungshaus in Double or Triple Rooms.
Single rooms can be requested for an extra charge of € 15 per day, subject to availability.
The room rates include full board (three meals, including beverages with breakfast and one beverage for lunch and dinner, respectively).
Arrival and Departure
Arrival is scheduled for August 15 between 4 and 6PM, departure will be on August 23 after breakfast.
Costs
For Active Participants
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | € 120,- |
| Tuition | € 400,– |
| Room and Board (3 meals per day) | € 470,– |
| Total for active participants | € 990,– |
| Extra charge for Single Room per day (optional) | € 15,- |
For persons accompanying the participants
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | € 100,- |
| Room and Board (Double Room) per day | € 60,– |
| Extra charge for Single Room per day | € 15,– |
For Visitors (without room and board)
| For the duration of the masterclass | € 100,– |
| Day Passes | € 15,– |
Application and Payment
- Please send your application by June 1, 2026 by email to
violinwettbewerb+meisterkurs@gmail.com. - The receipt for the bank transfer of the application fee (€ 120) must be attached to the application.
- We will gladly accept applications that arrive after June 1, if capacity allows.
- The tuition (€ 400) is due on August 1, 2026, but may also be transferred earlier, together with the application fee.
- Please transfer the costs for accommodation and meals by July 1, 2026, directly to the account of the Bildungshaus. Details will follow in June 2026.
- All bank fees must be covered by the participants.
- We will confirm your application by email.
Cancellation
If the masterclass is canceled by the presenter, all payments of application fee, tuition and accommodation/meals made by the participants will be fully refunded.
If a participant decides to withdraw, the following policy applies:
- Please submit withdrawal request via email to violinwettbewerb+meisterkurs@gmail.com
- The application fee (€ 120) will not be refunded.
- The tuition (€ 400) will be refunded.
- The payments made for accommodation and meals will be applied following the cancellation policy of the Bildungshaus Kloster Schöntal:
| Cancellation | Charge of |
|---|---|
| on the arrival day | 80% of the paid amount |
| 1 to 14 calendar days before arrival day | 66% of the paid amount |
| 15 to 21 calendar days before arrival day | 33% of the paid amount |
| up to 22 calendar days before arrival day | 20% of the paid amount |
Artistic and organizational direction Marcus Meyer and Axel Strauss
