Application String Academy 2025

Curriculum Vitae (see application form)

Picture of the applicant (HD, 300dpi)

Diplomas (sorted by relevance, not more than 3 files)

For the class of Prof. Rainer Schmidt (violin)
Recent video recordings in form of links (please only set links that do not require any password or any download, e.g. YouTube, Vimeo, etc.; max. 3 links)
Repertoire:
- 1 movement of a sonata or concerto*
- 1 solo repertoire movement* (contrasting in style to the sonata/concerto mvt.)
- optional: 1 additional piece/movement (show us your best playing, e.g. with a virtuoso piece)
_{*) the first two categories must contain at least one movement from a Mozart concerto or a Bach Sonata/Partita}

For the class of Prof. Ettore Causa (viola)
Recent video recordings in form of links (please only set links that do not require any password or any download, e.g. YouTube, Vimeo, etc.; max. 3 links)
Repertoire:
- 1 movement of a sonata or concerto (free of choice)
- 1 solo repertoire movement (contrasting in style to the sonata/concerto mvt.)
- optional: 1 additional piece/movement (show us your best playing, e.g. with a virtuoso piece)

For the class of Prof. Ivan Monighetti (cello)
Recent video recordings in form of links (please only set links that do not require any password or any download, e.g. YouTube, Vimeo, etc.; max. 3 links)
Repertoire:
- 1 movement of a concerto (free of choice)
- 1 solo repertoire movement (contrasting in style to the concerto mvt.)
- optional: 1 additional piece/movement (show us your best playing, e.g. with a virtuoso piece)

Reference letter (as PDF- or Word-file, max. 10 MB).
The reference letter has to be signed personally by the issuer. As an exception, issuers may directly e-mail the reference letter to the below contact (within the application term). In such cases, a file containing respective information is to be provided in the application form.

Application fee
The application administration fee amounts to CHF 60.
It is to be paid by credit card during the application process and is not refundable.