(ENG) International Music Summer School

Who can partecipate?

The International Music Summer School (IMSS) of Orchestra Filarmonica junior is open to students of secondary schools with a focus on music, specialist music schools and Italian and foreign cultural/musical associations.

Age from approximately 8 to 18 years, preferably with at least two years study of the instrument. There are 100 places available. In the event of high demand, a waiting list will be set up.

Each participant must bring his or her own instrument (including keyboards) with accessories and music stand. The association provides percussion instruments, one pedal harp and one lever harp. Please contact us for more information.

What instruments are accepted?

Violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, horn, trumpet, trombone, classical harp, Celtic harp, percussion, guitar, electric bass, keyboard* (limited number of keyboard places).

Programme of activities:

In the morning and afternoon (a total of approximately 7 hours per day), the orchestra rehearsals will tackle the proposed works, alternating with sessions for individual instrument sections. Each sectional will be supervised by a teacher, while the orchestral sessions will be coordinated jointly by the instrumental teachers. 

During the periods when musical activities are not taking place, the participants will be supervised by adult volunteers from the association.

Fun group and cultural activities may also be organised during the summer school. We will take the opportunity to visit some artistic/cultural sites and sites of natural beauty in and around Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; in particular a full-day trip will be organised to Frasassi Caves and a visit to the town of Gubbio.

Teaching staff:

The teaching staff at the summer school have extensive teaching experience at conservatories, specialist music schools and secondary schools with a music focus, and are also active concert performers.

The staff also includes young musicians who come from different backgrounds: classical music, jazz, music education. These differences encourage a depth of creativity within the staff which is reflected in the choice of music and the repertoire offered to the young players in the orchestra. 

Daniele Trincanato, clarinet

Davide Carolo, trumpet

Klodiana Lushka, violin

Giancarlo Blando, guitar and bass guitar

Vittorio Ponti, percussion

Anna Pagnin, harp

With the participation of Alfonso Lopez Chollett, conductor, violinist, composer and arranger, he is one of the most versatile and prominent musicians of his generation in Venezuela.

Depending on the number and types of instruments enrolled, the number of teachers may vary.

Where?

TH Assisi Casa Leonori, Via Giosuè Borsi, 11/13 - 06081 Santa Maria degli Angeli, Assisi (PG)

How to get there:

Gran Turismo coach from Padova. (Round trip journey included in the course fee).

From Rome by train: 2 hrs (Travel at participant’s own expense).

From Florence by train: 2 hrs 30’ (Travel at participant’s own expense).

From Assisi Rail station, it is 10’ on foot to the hotel TH Assisi Casa Leonori. 

Course fees and costs:

Registration is open from March 1st to May 31st 2025. A deposit of € 200.00 (non-refundable) must be paid to confirm registration by 31 MAY 2025. The balance of the participation fee of €480.00 (€430.00 for the second child; €380.00 for the third child) must be paid by 31 July 2025. In the event of cancellation after this date, no refund will be made. The course fee may also be paid in several instalments by agreement in advance with the Association.

Those who are NOT already members for the year 2025 of the Filarmonica di Padova or Ottave Parallele association, must pay the membership fee of €30,00 which has to be added to the course fee payment.

To register fill the form here.

Payment should be made by bank transfer to the Filarmonica di Padova bank account:  (BANCA GRUPPO INTESA SAN PAOLO) IBAN: IT61Q0306909606100000189739

PLEASE LABEL PAYMENT WITH SURNAME AND NAME OF PARTICIPANT AND THE REASON FOR PAYMENT (IMSS 2025)

The course fee includes: accommodation and all meals (from dinner on 23 August to packed lunch on 30 August), return bus journey from Padua, insurance and participation in all sessions, bus trip to Gubbio and entry to the Frasassi caves. Accommodation is in shared rooms with private bathroom, bed linen and towels provided, full board with set menu (with provision for food intolerances or allergies).

The Association reserves the right to cancel or amend the planned activities, visits/trips in the event of bad weather or if the minimum number of participants is not reached. 

The Association reserves the right to cancel IMSS 2025 at any time without any obligation on its part other than that of notifying participants promptly and refunding any sums paid.