...unified by their common energy and discipline, and a singular understanding of Shostakovich’s music...
(Lindis Taylor, "Middle-C")
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - 11:18am

22 February 2023 - Applications are now open for the ninth ASQ International Music Academy to be held in St Andrew's on The Terrace in Wellington from 3-8 July. Applicants must apply for full six days.

Applications close on Sunday 19 March.

The ASQ International Music Academy 2023 is ideally suited to string players with a minimum standard of Grade VI. There will be no piano class in the 2023 Academy. Pre-formed chamber ensembles are encouraged to apply. Participants not in an existing group will be organised into ensembles for coaching. Music will be sent out in advance.

Our guest tutors will be:
Donald Armstrong (NZSO Associate Concertmaster) - Violin & string orchestra conductor
Belinda Veitch (NZSO) - Viola
Brigid O’Meeghan (NZSO Assistant Sub-Principal Emeritus) - Cello
Oleksandr Gunchenko (NZSO) - Double Bass

For further information, please contact: Cathie McCallum, ASQ International Music Academy Administrator, academy@arohaquartet.co.nz.

We apologise for the delay in the 2023 Academy material being posted on this website. The 2023 flyer, brochure and application form are now available via the links on our Academy page.