Registration

Founded in 1952 by the famous violinist Tibor Varga, the Académie de Musique Tibor Varga (AMTV) takes place every summer, hosting professors and students wanting to improve their musical skills. Lessons take several forms:

  • Masterclasses: last one week (from Monday to Saturday). Take advantage of at least 3 private lessons of 1 hour each with the teacher of your choice. Intended for students graduated from a Conservatory or a University Music Department and for young professional musicians who want to work with new professors or prepare for an exam or competition. An accompanist is also present during part of the lessons. Several concerts are organised to offer the opportunity to play in public.
  • Pre-College Masterclasses: just like the Masterclasses, the Pre-College Masterclasses are intended for younger musicians from the age of 10 (at least 3 years of practice is required).
  • Campus Musicus: This orchestra camp lasts two weeks and is mainly designed for strings and young musicians (from 10 to 20 years old).

Dates and deadlines

The Academy will take place from July 11th to August 14th 2022.

 

Registration opening with rate 1                               March 15th 2022

Registration deadline with rate 1                              April 27th 2022

Registration deadline with rate 2                              May 25th 2022

Deadline for scholarships demands                          May 25th 2022

Late registration deadline with rate 3(*)                  From May 26th 2022

Scholarship and registration validations                  From June 13th 2022

Payment deadline                                                          June 30th 2022

 

Scholarship and registration validations                   From June 15th 2021

Payment deadline                                                           June 30th 2021

 

(*) Only if there are still places available, no scholarship applications possible.

Registration

Registration is exclusively available on-line via the Academy website, www.sion-academie.ch. The administration office is at your disposal for further information.

Masterclasses Fees

Prices vary depending on the lenght and type of masterclass as well as on the professor.

 

Pre-College Masterclass             CHF 300.-

Masterclass                                   CHF 450.- / CHF 600.-

Singing 10 days                            CHF 640.-

 

With KulturLegi, offered by Caritas: 30% off the registration and masterclass fees.

Registration fees and accommodation fees

Registration and accommodation fees vary depending on the date of the receipt of registration fees according to the table below:

 

Rates Dates Registration fees Accommodation fees
Rate 1 Until April 27th CHF 100.- CHF 30.- / night
Rate 2 From April 28th to May 25th CHF 150.- CHF 35.- / night
Rate 3 From May 26th CHF 200.- CHF 40.- / night

 

If a student would like to benefit from accommodation, the cost must be paid with the  masterclass fees by June 30th 2022 at the latest. The accommodation is only provided during the length of the masterclass.

Payment

By checking the corresponding box and sending the form, the student validates his/her registration. The date of this submission determines the fee category. Following confirmation of participation by the teacher (masterclass confirmation sent by the Academy), the student pays the total amount of the course, registration fees and accommodation fees (if requested). The amount must be paid before the beginning of the Academy, by bank transfer.

Bank details

Banque Cantonale du Valais – Place des Cèdres 8, CH – 1951 Sion,

Account: Fondation Sion Violon Musique, Place Ambuel 7, 1950 Sion

IBAN : CH57 0076 5000 C087 0582 6

SWIFT / BIC : BCVSCH2LXXX

CCP: 19-81-6

Please mention the student’s and the professor’s names

 

All bank charges are to be paid by the student. They must be paid on arrival at the Academy in cash (Swiss Francs – CHF).

Secure on-line payment by credit card available directly on request. Pay attention that PayPal charge a fee, which will be at your expense (4%).

Cheques are not accepted.

Cancellation

In case of force majeure, a partial refund of the registration fees will be considered on presentation of proof (e.g. a medical certificate) in a timely manner. The Academy reserves the right to assess each situation on a case-by-case basis.

Scholarships

Following registration, scholarships can exceptionally be granted to students who satisfy the following conditions: under 25 years old (except for singers), difficult financial situation and outstanding musical results and references (video must be provided during registration).

Scholarship applications are processed and validated from June 13th. Students will be personally informed by email.

A scholarship is valued between CHF 150 and CHF 300. It will be directly deducted from the final invoice.

Number of participants

Professors generally welcome between 8 and 12 students. If too many students have applied for a masterclass, the professor may make a pre-selection. The final decision will be announced by June 15th.

In case of insufficient students enrolled, the Academy reserves the right to cancel a masterclass.

Accommodation

Students may take advantage of housing in private homes organised by the Academy. This organisation concern only students from the Academy (and only one accompanying person for minors, to be mentioned in the registration form in the “comments” section).

In most lodgings, but not all, students may play their instrument until 22:00, at the latest.

Students must pick up their keys during opening hours either at the Academy office (see below: Office) or from the accommodation provider.

If the accommodation is left damaged or dirty or if a neighbour complains about noise at night (music after 22.00), the Academy reserves the right to charge additional fees.

The Academy offers the best possible accommodation, but is not responsible for additional services (Wi-Fi, use of the kitchen, etc.). Registration fees are not refundable.

If no accommodation request is made at the time of enrolment, the student must reserve his/her own lodging.

Welcome and transport

All students must come personally to the Academy office during opening hours upon arrival in order to get their student card and practical information. If you plan to arrive outside of opening hours, you are asked to inform the office.

Transport organisation and cost are borne by students.

 

 

Academy Office

The Academy office address is 7 Place Ambuel, 1950 Sion.

Opening hours:

  • Monday to Friday: from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 13:30 to 17:30.
  • Saturday: from 09:00 to 12:00.
  • Sunday: from 17:00 to 19:00.

Depending on concerts times, the office extends its opening hours.

Piano accompaniment

Each student receives one hour and a half of piano accompaniment during the masterclass.

If any student wants to practice with the pianist outside of the one and a half hour already included in the masterclass, an agreement must be found with the pianist. The Academy is not repsonsable in any way.

Singing masterclasses do not follow this rule. Piano accompaniment is all included in the masterclass fees.

Please do not forget to take all piano parts for the accompanist.

Teaching and working rooms

Teaching and practice rooms are located in the old town of Sion, either in the Conservatoire Cantonal (13 Place du Scex), or in one of the two buildings of the University of Music – HEMU, Haute Ecole de Musique – (13 Rue du Vieux-Collège and 5 Rue de Gravelone), in the Collège de la Planta (1 Avenue du Petit-Chasseur) and in the Ecole de Jazz et Musique actuelle (Rue de la Dixence 10).

The Academy provides students with several practice rooms with pianos, free of charge, from 8:00 to 22:00 daily. Students share the assigned practice rooms based on mutual understanding.

Welcome party

Every Tuesday evening from 7pm a welcome party takes place at “la Cave à Jazz” under the “Théâtre de Valère” (Rue du Vieux-Collège 22 ) with all students teachers and the Academy staff.

 

Concerts

Throughout the Academy, several concert opportunities are organised (depending on the week and the health situation):

  • Every Wednesday at 11:15 a concert with piano accompaniment takes place at the Ancien Pénitencier museum (24 Rue des Châteaux). A wine tasting is offered by the wine producers of Sion to the public. A free meal is provided to the musicians after the concert. Choice of musicians by the teachers.
  • On several Wednesdays at 18:00, a  concert is given in the region. Departure from Sion at 16:00, meal on site after the concert. Return to Sion around 9.30 pm. Choice of musicians by the teachers.
  • Every Thursday at 19:15 a concert with piano accompaniment takes place at the Arcades du Grand-Pont (Sion). A wine tasting is offered by the wine producers of Sion to the public. A free meal is provided to the musicians in a restaurant after the concert. Choice of musicians by the teachers.
  • At the end of every masterclass, a closing concert takes place in the Eglise des Jésuites.
  • Several Friday evening at 20:00, a concert takes place in the village of Vex, located at 15 minutes from Sion by car. Departure from Sion at 18:30. A free meal is provided to the musicians after the concert. Return to Sion around 22:00. Choice of musicians by the teachers.

Improvisation & jazz workshops

Students have the opportunity to register for free improvisation & jazz workshops given in collaboration with the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music of Valais.

These free workshops are offered to students each week. They will take place depending on number of participants. They include two or three evening classes at the EJMA (rue de la Dixence 10) and will be given by professional musicians.

A public concert will complete the workshop.

Interested students must register online by checking the corresponding box in the registration form.

Rights

By submitting the online registration form, candidates agree to accept the general conditions of these rules, the French version of which is binding.

The Academy reserves the right to record, reproduce and broadcast free of charge, whether on the radio, television, video, CD, DVD or any other medium or format, all student performances. The same applies to any interviews and/or photo sessions granted to the Media.

Organisation

Contact : students@sion-academie.ch

 

Fondation Sion Violon Musique

Place Ambuel 7

1950 Sion

 

www.sion-violon-musique.ch

www.sion-academie.ch

www.sion-festival.ch

www.sion-concours.ch