Lessons

Master classes

Lessons

In principle, lessons are given individually on one-to-one basis. (The number of students in each class varies, but is approximately 10 to 15 students.) The lesson schedule will be determined after a discussion with the professor at a class meeting on the first day.

Open Lessons

Please note that lessons will be open to the public. Those who wish to audit （except for students） should inform the festival office earlier on the day of the lesson. The charge will be 1,000 yen per session, either in the morning or afternoon (approximately 3 hours each).

Accompanist/Interpreter

A piano accompanist will be assigned for violin, viola, cello, and flute classes, respectively. Interpreters will be provided for classes taught by professors from abroad.

－Master Class Piano Accompanists－
Ms. Eri Osuga, Ms. Hiroko Komoriya, Ms. Naoko Yanase, Ms. Kyoko Koyama, Ms. Yumiko Urabe, and Ms. Kaeko Suzuki

Optional Lessons (Orchestra Study/Chamber Music)

Students may take optional lessons in addition to the lessons of each master class. (Additional fee is required.)
If you wish to take optional lessons, please indicate this on the application form.

Orchestra Study (violin, flute, trumpet, horn)

The lesson is specifically designed for playing in orchestra that differs from playing solo. Violin students are required to audition on-site for the orchestra study and only those selected may participate. The tuition fee is due only when passed the audition. Students may audit the orchestra study free of charge.

Chamber Music

Two or so lessons of 45 minutes are offered for ensembles that are to be formed with students from each class who are interested. The lectures select the lesson repertoire and combination of members based on the result of master class audition. Though all the students are eligible, please be informed that some may have to be turned down depending on instrumentation peculiarity.

Lessons

There will be two or so lessons for Orchestra Study and Chamber Music respectively, during the master class period.

Tuition Fee

5,000 yen（tax included）
(※For violin students in Orchestra Study, the tuition fee is required only for those who pass the audition. It is free of charge to those who audit the lessons.)

  • The repertoire will be informed in advance and the music should be prepared by each student accordingly.
  • Students in violin classes can take either Orchestra Study OR Chamber Music optional lessons, not both.
  • Violin students in the chamber music master class may take Orchestra Study optional lessons only.