Viola Intensive Program with Dr. Alice Lindsay

Information & Registration:
https://philadelphiamusicfestival.org/programs/viola-initiative/

The PIMF Viola Intensive Program (VIP) is designed to equip new and developing violists with the tools necessary to serve them at each respective level of development. This exciting new program will review, enhance, and uncomplicate the growth process.

In addition to supporting the skill level of each student, the VIP initiative will encourage each student’s uniqueness, motivate his or her curiosity, and introduce and explore a wide range of opportunities throughout the developmental process.

This hands–on course will review and support the necessary requisites to enhance and identify the right-hand and left-hand sequential learning that leads to playing with ease, developing a beautiful tone, shifting with confidence, understanding vibrato, and appreciating the viola as it emerges to significant recognition and popularity.

Transcribed Bach Cello Suites will be incorporated for players at all levels of advancement to introduce their value as audition material. Additional viola repertoire information will be provided for students to consider as they progress. An interactive discussion of the role of the viola in a chamber music ensemble and an orchestra (including as a section leader) will also be covered.

Open dialogue, questions, and observations by the students will be encouraged and respected as the enrollees discover the many options available to them throughout their development and future relationship with the viola.

SAVE THE DATES July 20 - 27, 2025
Spend a session in and around one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in the world immersed in music taught by a hand-picked, world-class faculty.

The International Music Institute at Solomon Episcopal Conference Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, will awaken your unlimited potential and offers high level preparation for College Auditions, Graduate School, Professional Orchestra Audition/Competition Preparation and Physical Conditioning for your instrument.

Contact: For more information or questions, contact Dr. Jean Montès, Director at maestro@jeanmontes.com or (504) 616-1652 or visit http://theinternationalmusicinstitute.com/

Eligibility: Professional, Pre-Professional level, University level, High School level, Middle School level, Passionate Amateur Musicians of all ages.

Instruments/Programs offered: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion, Conducting

Institute includes: Private lessons, master classes, technique classes, orchestral excerpts, audition preparation classes, ensembles, baton technique, score analysis and podium time as well as solo and ensemble performances at the end of the session.