FAQ

How many participants will be accepted?

To each one of the three sessions, a total of twelve participants will be accepted. This number was determined in order to provide a maximum amount of one-to-one instruction to each participant, and guarantee the best individual attention possible.

How does the Sankt Goar International Music Festival and Academy compare with other programs?

No other program provides the opportunity to work with theater administrators in a master class setting. This unique opportunity is only offered by our program.

Are master classes open to the public?

Yes.

Will I get to perform with an orchestra?

No. Our program is designed to give you the best possible training for real life, professional auditions and those auditions take place with piano.

What type of instruments should I expect?

The small recital venue, located in the ground floor of the villa, features a 2009 Yamaha grand piano. The second floor living room features a Kawai grand piano. All other rooms feature upright pianos. All pianos are in excellent condition (as opposed to what is usually the case in many other programs whose instruments are sometimes in a ruinous condition).

Will instruction take place in English or in German?

In order to guarantee a greater degree of immersion in the target language, the morning German language lessons will be conducted in German. Individual, private music instruction will be, however, taught in English.

What type of accommodation should I expect?

The SGIMFA villa is not a dorm! It is a privately owned mansion. You will be expected to behave and respect the integrity of the premises accordingly.

All students are lodged in double-rooms. You will have only one roommate of your own gender. Restroom/showers are also gender specific. At the Sankt Goar International Music Festival and Academy we strive to avoid any unpleasant surprises and to make your stay an enjoyable and enriching one.

Is there wi-fi internet access?

Yes.

What type of meals should I expect?

You should expect a typical, simple European breakfast (cereal, toast, fruit, coffee, tea, milk, juice) and a good-quality catered meal during weekdays. While neither dinner nor meals over the weekend are provided, you will have at your disposal a large communal kitchen with all the appliances and facilities needed to prepare dinner for yourself. Should you wish to eat out, there are plenty of affordable restaurants within walking distance.