Applications Closing for Sounding Point Academy 2023

Open to violinists of all ages, the two week program is accepting applications until March 31

The Sounding Point Academy, founded by Robert Lipsett and Fabiola Kim, serves to nurture the next generation of soloists, chamber musicians, orchestral musicians, and pedagogies. The program will take place at The Colburn School in Los Angeles, California, from June 4th – June 17th, 2023.

Applications are now open for the two-week in-person program which will cover all facets of violin playing — including masterclasses with world-leading artists, orchestra excerpt coaching, and more. Public speaking classes and other professional skills courses will also be offered to participants.

Open to violinists of any age, the application calls for a recording of the first movement of a major/standard concerto or a piece of equivalent length and difficulty. Applicants 14 and over will be eligible for resident student status.

This year's faculty members will include Robert Lipsett, Fabiola Kim, David Halen, Danielle Belen, Eugene Watanabe, and Simon James.

Guest artist appearances will be made by Endre Granat, Nathan Cole, and Aubree Oliverson.

Applications are to be received by 5 PM (PT) on March 31, 2023.

For more information and to apply, click here.