Applying for the exhale

AN INNER JOURNEY TO UNDERSTANDING, WITHOUT OUTWARD EXPECTATION. A PLACE WHERE WE CAN LEARN TO EXHALE

The mastercourse The Exhale fosters musical freedom, inspiration as well as musicality as a whole – based on a harmonic balance of concentration and performance along with physical and mental well-being. The Exhale will take place from 13-19 April 2020 in Ligerz at the Lake of Biel, Switzerland. The Exhale is made possible thanks to generous support from foundations.

Individual Lessons: Violin, Viola, Violoncello.

Group Lessons: Chamber Music with and without Piano, Improvisation, Yoga (all levels of ability), Yoga Therapy, Meditation, Breath Awareness, Dispokinesis, and more.

You will have the opportunity to enjoy solo and chamber music coaching at the highest level from a faculty of acclaimed international musicians: Matthew Jones, Tim Kliphuis, Gwendolyn Masin, Ruth Phillips, and coach Tomasz Domanski. You will also experience ways to move which cultivate awareness of physical and mental habits with Clare Nicholls and Franziska Huber. Clare has been consciously working with her body through yoga asana since 2001; Franziska is an expert in the field of body-work and posture awareness in connection with instrumental playing, both in Switzerland and overseas. Furthermore, two full-time chefs will nourish each participant via conscious eating, using fresh, local produce and explaining the whys and wherefores of cooking for active performers and musicians.

Terms and Conditions:

The deadline for applications is 5pm on 3rd April 2020. This is the date by which all applications must be received.
A maximum of 36–48 participants will be accepted, approximately 12 violinists, 12 violists and 12 cellists. Pre-formed ensembles are also welcome.
If you are interested in only particular aspect(s) of The Exhale, such as workshops or individual lessons, please contact us at inhale@the-exhale.com.

Fees: At The Exhale, there are three categories regarding fees into which you may fall.

Scholarship-supported professional music-students. These subsidies are provided by The Exhale in cooperation with kind support from donors and foundations. This pricing category is only available to a limited number of professional music students currently enrolled in an institution of international standing who can show that they come from financial backgrounds where participation would not be possible without scholarship funding. We kindly request references.
A mid-range price category for students and professionals.
A regular-price category for those with standard income.

Early bird price until 15 February 2020. See application form below.
Prices for individual courses or workshops by arrangement.

Successful applicants will be notified by 10th March 2020.
Applicants should be performing at Bachelor of Music level or higher. A select number of younger, gifted students may also be accepted if always accompanied by a guardian during the time of The Exhale, as well as advanced amateur musicians.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name

Date of Birth

Phone

Address

Zip Code

City

Nationality

Website

First Language

Level of English, if not first language

INSTRUMENTAL DETAILS

Instrument: Principal

Number of year's study

Instrument: Second

Numbers of years' study

Current solo study repertoire

Please give any available details - composer, Opus, key, etc.

Current chamber / ensemble repertoire

Current Music College: Name

City

Current Course

Current Teacher

Teacher Contact Details (if available)

Current Ensembles / Chamber Groups

Are you applying as part of an ensemble?

yesno

If yes, please name other member(s):

Details of previous performances/ masterclasses you have participated in:

Why you want to participate/ what would you like to learn/benefit from?

Max 200 words

Do you have any health problems/medical conditions we need to take into account?

Do you have any allergens we need to take into account?

DO YOU HAVE ANY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN:

Improvisation:

Yoga:

Breathing technique:

AUDITION DETAILS:

Two contrasting recent, unedited videos max 10mins per piece. Unlisted YouTube links only, no files (e.g. mp4, .MOV) will be accepted.

Link 1:

Piece:

Link 2:

Piece:

PAYMENT DETAILS:

Scholarship-supported fees are CHF 660, 50% due on acceptance, remainder due no later than 1 month before course
Professional student fees are CHF 880, 50% due on acceptance, remainder due no later than 1 month before course
Regular-price fees are CHF 1150, 50% due on acceptance, remainder due no later than 1 month before course

Early bird price (valid until 15 February 2020):

CHF 560
CHF 780
CHF 1050

Included
All solo and chamber tuition
Daily yoga
Workshops
Three meals a day
Self-service snacks, water, tea available at normal hours during the day

Not included:
Medical, travel and instrument insurance. Insurance is the responsibility of the participant.
Travel to and from The Exhale
There are NO music instruments available for rent as organised by The Exhale
Accommodation

The Exhale only accepts payment via E-Banking/Digital transfer

The DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION will be 03 April 2020.

ACCOMODATION:

The Exhale provides limited accommodation at Louis-Haus, which is within walking distance of Aarbergerhus. Price per night is CHF 35.-

Accomodation:

If you wish to avail of a multi-bed option, please inform us here (or leave this field empty):

Gender:

At The Exhale, we practise a policy of being non-discriminatory. We ask this question specifically for those wishing to avail of multi-bed options at Louis-Haus. Please specify your gender here:

There are further accommodation options available in the immediate area with diverse price-points that include private rooms, with whom we are familiar. Please contact us directly so we may advise you in this regard.