Description Three-day intensive course for violinists preparing for orchestral auditions and leadership positions. The course focuses on orchestral excerpts, audition repertoire preparation, audition simulation, and practical audition strategy.
Focus Auditions – Spring 2026 Tampere Philharmonic – Concertmaster (audition 20–21 April) Tampere Philharmonic – Co-Principal 2nd Violin (audition 4 May) Sinfonia Lahti – Co-Principal 2nd Violin (audition 9 May) Vaasa City Orchestra - Principal 1st Violin (audition 18 May) Lappeenranta City Orchestra – 2nd Concertmaster (audition 8 June)
Content & Methods -Mozart in audition context -Romantic concertos in audition context -Orchestral excerpts preparation -Mock audition simulations -Individual feedback and strategy discussion -60 min private lesson included for the first 4 registered participants -Professional pianist included for Mozart repertoire
Schedule Friday 17 April 13:00–16:00 Mozart 3, 4 & 5 16:00-17:00 Romantic concertos in audition context 17:00–19:00 Orchestral excerpts
Saturday 18 April 10:30–15:00 Private sessions (60 min) - early bird benefit!
Sunday 19 April 12:00–17:00 Mozart & orchestral excerpts 17:00–19:00 Mock audition simulation 19:00–20:00 Feedback discussion
Detailed schedule including breaks will be provided after registration closes. The primary focus of the course is active playing, with time allocated for questions and practical discussion.
Fees 180 € – Full course 100 € – One day 60 € – Passive participation (per day, only available on Friday & Sunday)
Maximum 8 active participants Course confirmed with a minimum of 4 active participants
Teaching Languages Finnish · English · Swedish
-Clear strategy for orchestral auditions -Practical experience of a real audition situation -Individual feedback on sound, style and presentation -Tools for preparing orchestral excerpts efficiently -Insight into audition expectations and evaluation criteria -Concrete practice strategies for upcoming auditions -Audition Lab Toolkit – practical resources and preparation guide (PDF)
Individual coaching available outside the course. The course is based on over two years of ongoing audition coaching practice.
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