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Violin & Viola Summit June 17 – 24, 2018

Application and Auditions Start Date: January 15, 2018 Application and Auditions Deadline: May 1, 2018

The David Kim Orchestral Institute of Cairn University

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I would like to personally invite you to be a part of the third annual Violin & Viola Summit hosted by the David Kim Orchestral Institute. In order to encourage as many students as possible to apply, I made it a point to create an application process that is easy and simple. I have also created a schedule spanning eight days that is varied, stimulating, and fun. I know that we will have participants of all ages from around the world, creating many new friendships that will last a lifetime!

–David KimConcertmaster of the Philadelphia OrchestraArtistic Director of the David Kim Orchestral Institute of, Cairn University

Greetings from David Kim

Welcome to the David Kim Orchestral Institute of Cairn University. We are delighted to partner with David Kim to offer the world of orchestral music a place for musical and spiritual refreshment. We are thrilled to have you join us for this adventure in world-class music making.

This overview book is designed to give you a sense of what it will be like to be a participant. It includes the details of what the audition process

will look like, what it will be like to be a student in the summit, and the overarching goals we have for this year.

If you have any questions after reading, feel free to send those questions to dkoi@cairn.edu.

It is our pleasure and commitment to serve you as best we can in providing an exceptional place and experience for artistic challenge and growth.

–Dr. Benjamin HardingDean, School of Music, Cairn University

Greetings from the Deanof the School of Music

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Ages of ParticipantsWe are accepting auditions and applications from students aged 15 and up until May 1, 2018. Please note that participants will be divided into two tracks:

High School College/Post CollegePrivate lessons Private lessonsMasterclasses MaterclassesFaculty recitals Faculty recitalStudent concert Student recitalString quartet reading session Professional photo shootsPreparing for youth orchestra and college auditions Professional development sessionsCollege application seminar String quartet reading sessionFaculty testimonies and workshops Resumé seminarBow rehairs Mock auditionsChin and shoulder rest consulting Faculty testimonies and workshopsPhiladelphia sightseeing Bow rehairsYoga classes Chin and shoulder rest consulting

Philadelphia sightseeingYoga classes

These tracks are designed so that participants can interact with faculty and their peers at an age-appropriate level.

The Audition and Application Process We want to make auditioning and applying to the summit as easy as possible. Simply visit our audition page here cairn.edu/davidkim/apply, fill out the simple application, and upload your video. Auditions will be competitive, recruiting students at a high level of playing for both tracks.

We would like to see a video recording of the exposition of the first movement from a concerto (no cadenza) and a contrasting solo work.

No accompaniment, please. We are expecting that the video be made by using a smartphone, tablet or another everyday technological device.

We will begin accepting applications and audition videos on January 15, 2018. We will not accept applications or audition videos after May 1, 2018.

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TuitionTuition for the eight-day summit is $1,000. Please note that merit-based financial aid may be awarded. These merit-based scholarships will be based on the audition and application. Inquiries for financial aid can be sent to dkoi@cairn.edu. Tuition price includes the cost of housing.

Day-rate tuition is $800 (no housing and limited meals).

A $100 deposit is due by April 1, 2018. Payments can be made online at cairn.edu/davidkim/apply.

Room and BoardAll meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) for the week will be provided by the Institute. A continental breakfast will be available in the dorm facility each morning, and lunch and dinner will be held in the Furman Dining Commons. Room & board includes a single occupancy room in Heritage Hall on Cairn’s campus.

Transportation while at the Summit Cairn University will provide all local transportation services for students during the summit. Transportation can also be provided to the airport at the conclusion of the summit. We will outline that possibility in the acceptance email and make appropriate arrangements.

Faculty ListingTo view the faculty list, please visit cairn.edu/dkoi.