International Violin and String Mastercourse International Violin and ...

Teacher assignmentsUpon acceptance to the Mastercourse, participants may submit individualrequests regarding a preferred teacher, as will be detailed in the letter ofacceptance. Every effort will be made to meet the student’s wish, althoughKeshet Eilon reserves the right to make final decisions.Practice facilitiesA large number of practice rooms are located throughout the kibbutz.Music LibraryLocated in an attractively converted former grain silo, the library contains adistinctive collection of violin music (scores), chamber music, and literatureabout the violin. A rare collection of CDs and DVDs may also be explored, andInternet access is available.Archery and the art of violin playingThis unique program was created especially for Keshet Eilon. The foundersof the course discovered a striking similarity between violinists and archersin terms of coordination, posture, and use of certain muscle groups, so thatviolinists achieve remarkable results in archery. The connection between thetwo disciplines continues to prove itself consistently. All participants are taughtarchery, which is practiced every day. Archery practice assists the violinists intheir playing while providing an exciting form of recreation. Training is providedby professional archery coaches. The project was initiated by Master ViolinmakerAmnon Weinstein, together with a professional archery coach. Today, theproject is implemented with the cooperation of the Rishon Le-Zion Archery Clubwhich organizes training at the Mastercourse on a volunteer basis.Violin- and Bow-making AtelierThis open workshop gives students and teachers a rare opportunity to observeand follow the art of violin- and bow-making while discussing the art with ViolinMaker and Restorer Adam Korman and Master Bow-maker Daniel Schmidt. Theatelier provides all essential repair work and care of participants' instruments.It specializes in sound arrangements and improving instrument playability.AccommodationsParticipants live two to three in a room in air-conditioned dormitory-stylefacilities. The three main meals of the day are taken in the communal dininghall, with light snacks served in the dorm area. The kibbutz also has a smallgrocery where snacks, soft drinks and the like are on sale. Full postal, telephone,fax and Internet services are available.TuitionThe cost of participation in the Keshet Eilon Summer 2012 Mastercourse is NIS12,500 (€2,650/$3,480*). Tuition covers 19 days' accommodation, meals andsnacks, all instruction, and organized outings. A non-refundable registrationfee of NIS 500 (€106/$139*) in the form of a bank transfer, credit card payment,or check, accompanied by the Application Form, should be sent to the office inIsrael by February 28, 2012. The registration fee will be credited to the generaltuition (balance NIS 12,000/€2,543/$3,330*), which must be paid by the samepayment methods, upon notification of acceptance to the Mastercourse, and nolater than June 15, 2012.Bank Transfer: Bank transfers should be made to the following bank account:Account Name: Keshet Eilon Reg. Org.Bank Hapoalim, Nahariya branch (716)Shderot Hagaaton 37, NahariyaAccount Number: 28346Swift code – PoalilitIBAN – IL96-0127-1600-0000-0028-346Credit Card: All major credit cards are accepted.Check: Make check payable to Keshet Eilon Reg. Org.A discount of NIS 900 (€190/$250*) will be given for payment of the full tuitionfee by May 25, 2011, leaving a balance of NIS 11,100 (€2,353/$3008*) + the NIS500 (€106/$139*) non-refundable tuition fee.Please note: This discount is applicable to non-scholarship students only.5Chamber Music WorkshopThis optional workshop offers instruction to violinists participating inthe Mastercourse working together with violists, cellists and pianists inchamber groups under the guidance of internationally known chamber musicprofessors. The workshop is ongoing throughout the course and its results aredemonstrated in concerts throughout the program.Social activitiesActivities include informal evening get-togethers, a tour of the region, andthe use of our outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts. The friendly ruralatmosphere of the kibbutz provides an ideal environment for both work andrelaxation.ScholarshipsScholarships of various amounts are available for outstanding violinists, violistsand cellists in need of assistance in order to take part in the Mastercourse. Toattain a scholarship, applicants must first complete the registration procedure,including filling in the Application Form in full, submitting a written requestfor scholarship aid (a link to download this form appears in the applicationform) accompanied by necessary financial documentation (salary slips and afinancial declaration), and an audition. Only after we receive the applicationmaterials and hear the audition will scholarship eligibility and the amount tobe awarded be decided.13* These equivalents are subject to exchange rates on the day of payment.