Space in the Highlands Brass Academy is limited so be sure to apply early!

Prospective Students

For the Summer 2010 session, applications must be submitted by Friday, May 31th, 2010 -- the deadline for scholarship applications is Friday May 14th..

The Highlands Brass Academy accepts applications from musicians who play orchestral: trumpet, [french] horn, trombone, euphonium or tuba. The HBA requires that applying musicians play at least at a Royal Conservatory of Music Grade 6 level (aka - typical entry requirements to a Bachelor of Music program at university), or better and are comfortable with ensemble music of grades 4 to 6. Recorded auditions are ideal for us to get a true sense of your playing level, but references from music teachers, private lesson teachers and ensemble conductors are also accepted. Scholarship applications require a recorded audition.

Music parts will be sent to successful applicants before the start of the course. Difficulty of the parts will be based on the applicants playing ability. There may be last minute adjustments to assigned parts, so a respectable sight-reading ability is desired.

Here are special requirements for the various instruments (please include responses in "Additional Instrument Notes" below):

• Trumpet

  Playing ability on trumpets of various keys (Bb, C, Eb) and/or flugelhorn and piccolo is highly desirable but not a requirement. Most of the trumpets parts will be in the keys of C or Bb. The HBA will not have specialty trumpets for loaning or lending and so specialty parts will be assigned to those who have access to these instruments.

• Horn

  State your preference for high or low playing (such as in a section of 4 horns). In any case, versitility is good.

• Trombone

  State your instrument (tenor or bass trombone) and whether you can double on euphonium.

• Euphonium

  State weather euphonium is your main instrument concentration or if you double on trombone or tuba.

• Tuba

  State the key of instrument(s) you play. Though there may be some higher parts, CC or BBb contrabass tubas are preferred most of the time as the most versatile. The HBA will notify successful applicants if an Eb or F bass tuba will be desired (where available).

Student Fees

The student fees are as follows:

• Tuition: 425$
• Lodging: 400$
• Meal plan: 120$ (continental breakfast and lunches)

(costs for the optional private lessons coming soon)

Upon acceptance to the program, participants must mail in a cheque drawn on a Canadian bank, or an international money order for 100$ CDN in order to hold their place in the course. Cheques and money orders must be made to "The Highlands Brass Academy". The HBA's postal address is:

The Highlands Brass Academy
1883 Wigamog Road
Haliburton, ON
K0M 1S0
CANADA

Scholarships

The Highlands Brass Academy offers a limited number of scholarships to up-and-coming players showing a promising proficiency on their instrument and a love for brass music. There is no age restriction for the scholarships and recipients will have their tuition, lodging and meal plan fees covered by the HBA. If you wish to be considered for a scholarship, please send an email (in addition to filling in the regular application form below) to apply@highlandsbrass.org telling us of your musical goals and aspirations and describing your financial need (this information will be kept confidential by the administration of the HBA). Also, a recorded audition is requested and it should demonstrate you at your best with a solo or concert piece (orchestral excerpts are also good). The HBA's clinicians will review all scholarship audition material, and the recipients will be notified two weeks after the final application deadline.

Masterclasses and Solos

If you would like to perform in one of the public evening masterclasses, please indicate your interest in the application form below ("Additional Instrument Notes"). HBA admissions will collect from you the name(s) of the piece(s) of music. A copy of the piano accompaniment may be required in advance if the accompanist is not familiar with the work - if you are going to play orchestral excerpts, then this is not applicable.

Also, if you would be willing to perform a solo with ensemble, please also indicate your interest in this. The HBA can't guarantee that you will, but this would give access to more repertoire selection.

Application

To apply to the HBA, start by filling in the following form:

Name:
Address:
City:
Province/State:
Postal Code/Zip:
Country:
Email:
Phone:
Age (if under 18):
Instrument:	Trumpet Horn Trombone Euphonium Tuba
Additional Instrument Notes:
Musical Resume / Notable Repertoire:
Musical Reference (teacher, coach, ensemble director)
Name:
Email:
Phone:

If you would like to include additional information beyond the above form, send an email to apply@highlandsbrass.org. Be sure to include your name and instrument for reference to your application.

Once your application is received, the HBA will contact your reference in order to attest to your playing ability. A recorded audition might be requested and details of this will be communicated directly to you.

After submitting your application, you will receive an email confirmation within one or two business days. If you don't receive confirmation, please send an email to apply@highlandsbrass.org.