The Berwick Academy is now accepting auditions for 2024. The audition deadline is January 31, 2024. In the 2024 season, we are accepting applications for violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, and trumpet.
Session 1 (A=415)
June 25–July 2, 2024 Baroque Era Focus, John Butt, guest conductor
Session 2 (A=430)
July 3–July 10, 2024 Classical Era Focus, Julian Perkins, guest conductor
*Students may apply for one or both sessions*
Historically Informed Performance
The Academy is one of the few educational performance opportunities in the US that exclusively employs period performance. Faculty and directors are leading performers and educators in the field. Students receive unparalleled experience by working and living side-by-side with artists and musicians like themselves.
Chamber Music
Small and medium-sized ensembles have always been components of Berwick Academy. This year’s academy will feature chamber music during the second session only. Chamber music activities will be organized and led by visiting faculty member Catherine Manson of the London Haydn Quartet.
Classes
Participants in the Academy will learn from our esteemed faculty through daily master classes, chamber music coachings, musicology seminars, and sectionals.
Concerts
The Berwick Academy orchestra will perform as part of the Oregon Bach Festival. Participants will also perform in one chamber music concert in Berwick Hall (dates TBD). The Academy also hosts recitals and lectures by the faculty and guest artists. Participants attend other Oregon Bach Festival concerts free of charge as the schedule and availability allows.
Cost
Thanks to the generosity of UO alumni Phyllis and Andrew Berwick, The Academy is tuition-free for all selected participants. Room & board is provided for the entirety of the program. Students are only responsible for travel at the beginning and the end of the season.
More information will be added throughout the coming months. If you have additional questions, contact us at berwickacademy@uoregon.edu.