The course fees are:

Summer School strings and piano
NZ$840 

Recorder, lute, and guitar
NZ$480 

Application fee – all courses
NZ$80

Observers
NZ$30 per day

The Summer School course fee includes:

• 6 lessons (60 minutes each) 
• Chamber music or ensemble
• Piano accompaniment
• Free tickets for all concerts

Lute, guitar, and recorder 

• 4 x solo instrumental lessons (45 minutes each)
• Chamber music rehearsals 
• Participation in masterclasses
• Performance opportunities for both solo and ensemble repertoire

Application Fee

The application fee of NZ$80 and 50% of the course fee must be paid with the application by the due date; the remainder of the course fee not later than the 15th of December 2023. In the case of unsuccessful applications, the fees will be refunded. Payment is via credit card.

Observer cards may be purchased at the festival office which is located at the Akaroa Area School during the duration of the festival.

All applications are due by Friday 15th December 2023.

Late entries are only permitted if spaces are available.

Refunds for all course fees:

100% refund if withdrawing before 31 October 2023;
50% refund if withdrawing before 30 November 2023;
25% refund before 15 December 2023;
no refund after 15 December 2023.

NB – it is recommended that participants consider taking out insurance in case you are unable to attend at the last minute.

Timetable Summer School at the International Akaroa Music Festival 

10.00 Lesson schedule starts/ possibility to rehearse and practice

Throughout the day – Ensemble rehearsals scheduled 

12.30 Lunch, self catering

13.00 Daily Lunchtime concert for students

14.00 Lessons and Chamber music or ensemble practice

18.00 Dinner, self catering normally, provided on 16.1 and 18.1

19.00 Concert 

TBC, 4pm
Fish and Chips (for students and staff)
on school ground in front of the Gymnasium

TBC, 4pm

BBQ (for students and staff)
on school ground in front of the Gymnasium

Students’ lunchtime concert competition
Part of the student concerts is a competition for the most promising young artist.
The winner will be invited to perform in the final concert on Sunday the 22nd of January at the Gaiety Hall.

If you need a piano accompaniment for the lunchtime concert series, please provide the sheet music as a PDF file by DATE  TO BE CONFIRMED

Accommodation

The Akaroa Music Festival can arrange accommodation. A selection of shared holiday homes is available on a first come first serve basis. As price differences between homes can be significant, we recommend an early booking.

Holiday home accommodation arranged by the festival will range between NZ$40 to $75 (per night/person). A deposit of $300 must be paid at the time of application. This will be refunded in the case of unsuccessful applications.

Other accommodation is available in Akaroa, i.e. Motels, Airbnb, apartments and backpacks. The festival will not be booking these but can recommend websites.
https://www.akaroa.com/where-to-stay/

Please indicate on the application if you want the Akaroa Summer Festival to arrange accommodation.

Shuttle Service

The Akaroa Music Festival will be providing a shuttle service on Friday 13th January 2023 from Christchurch Airport, leaving at around 15.30pm and return from Akaroa to Christchurch Airport on Monday, 23rd January 2023, leaving at Akaroa Area School at 8am

The costs for the return shuttle service is $70 per person. If you wish to book the service, a 50% deposit is necessary with your application. The remainder is due no later than the 16th December 2022.

Flights

All students must book their own flights.

Flights from Australia

As flight prices fluctuate right now, it is recommended to check often before booking and, for international visitors, to also check routes via Auckland as these might be cheaper.