1 st Macao International Children’s Arts Festival –
Performing with Joshua Bell and Musicians of the Academy of St Martin in The Fields Orchestra

Music Camp Introduction/Preface:

Co-hosted by Cultural Affairs Bureau and Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A. and produced by Macao Orchestra Company, Limited, the “1st Macao International Children’s Arts Festival – Music Camp” is the signature annual large-scale music summer programme of the Festival, to be held from 16 to 21 August 2024. This year, the internationally renowned violin master Joshua Bell, together with several string musicians from the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, will form a String Orchestra with about 40 young string players to practice and rehearse during the Music Camp to broaden their musical horizons. On the last day of the Music Camp, the String Orchestra will present a public performance to showcase the rehearsal results of the Music Camp.

Date:
16 to 21 August 2024 (Friday to Wednesday)

Activities:

1. One-on-one Musical Instrument Lessons
Music Camp participants will receive one-on-one musical instrument lessons given by string musicians from the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.

2. String Orchestra Rehearsals
Music Camp participants will take part in the String Orchestra rehearsals with Joshua Bell and string musicians from the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.

3. Master Class
Music Camp participants will have the opportunity to participate in Master Class by string musicians from the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.

4. Cultural Tours
Music Camp participants will visit Macao’s world heritage sites which have witnessed the harmonious co-existence of Chinese and Western cultures to learn about the history and culture of Macao.

5. Concert (Public Performance)
Music Camp participants will perform with Joshua Bell and string musicians from the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.

*Outstanding violinist among them will also have the opportunity to perform the solo part of Bach’s “Concerto for 2 Violins” with Joshua Bell.

Performing Artists and Faculty:
Joshua Bell and string musicians from Academy of St Martin in the Fields.

Schedule:
Language of Instruction: English (no on-site interpretation)

Basic Timetable

Basic Schedule:

*The detailed Music Camp schedule will be provided to students admitted to the        Music Camp.
*Only participants with an attendance rate of 90% or above will be awarded with certificates and will be entitled to participate in the Concert.

Applicant:

Holders of Macao Resident Identity Card (Permanent/Non-Permanent) or non-residents of Macao, born between 2006 and 2016 inclusive, who have learned string instruments, can sign up to participate in the Music Camp individually.

String instruments include: Violin, viola, cello and double bass.

Quota: 40

Registration Deadline (extended):
19 July 2024 – 18:00, Macao SAR time (GMT+8)

Registration Documents:

• Application form
• A valid video link of the applicant’s performance of the designated excerpt(s) (only YouTube, Bilibili and Youku links are acceptable)

Selection Methods:
1. Submit the individual’s performance video of the designated excerpt(s) before 19 July 2024, the deadline for registration.
2. Admitted applicants will be notified by email on or before 1 August 2024. Participation fees for admitted participant must be paid in full before the specified time, otherwise it will be deemed as giving up the participation.

Video Requirements:
1. The applicant’s face, hands and the instrument must be clearly shown in the video. And there must
be no accompaniment. Pauses are allowed between excerpts, but the video must not be edited, or processed or modified in any way.

2. Each video must include a self-introduction in English as follows:

• My name is ＿＿＿＿;
• I currently reside in ＿＿＿＿ （city）;
• Today I am recording for the 1 st Macao International Children’s Art Festival Music Camp;
• My application instrument is ＿＿＿＿.

3. The video must be uploaded to YouTube, Youku or Bilibili, and a valid link must be submitted.

Instruments and designated excerpts for selection:
1. Violin:
J.S. Bach: Concerto for 2 Violin in D minor, BWV 1043 (Violin II Solo part) complete
(Download the piece)^#

Tchaikovsky Serenade for String Orchestra, Op. 48
(Download the piece)^#

* Violin applicants must submit the videos of all the excerpts above for selection, otherwise the videos will not be accepted.

2. Viola:
Tchaikovsky Serenade for String Orchestra, Op. 48
(Download the piece)^#

3. Cello:
Tchaikovsky Serenade for String Orchestra, Op. 48
(Download the piece)^#

4. Double Bass:
Tchaikovsky: String Serenade, Op.48 in C Major, TH.48
(Download the piece)^#

# Please download the corresponding scores by yourself

Expenses:
1. Participation Fee of the Music Camp
MOP10,000*

*Admitted applicant who holds a Permanent/Non-permanent Resident Identity Card of the Macao Special Administrative Region can participate in the Music Camp at a discounted price of MOP2,000.

Notes:

• The above fees include lunches and dinners in the Music Camp.
• The above fees do not include the fees of local transportation and pick-up to and from the venue of the Music Camp, as well as the accommodation fees and transportation fees from the place of residence of the admitted applicants who do not reside in Macao. Travelling expenses and accommodation arrangements need to be handled by themselves.
• Admitted applicants must bring their own instruments (except double bass) and bows (applicable to all admitted applicants, including double bass players).
• Non-local admitted applicants must make their own arrangements for visas, accommodations and transportation, including the daily transportation to and from the venue of the Music Camp. They must purchase their travel, medical and accident insurance by themselves and submit the proof of purchase to the host for their own interest protection.
• The “1 st Macao International Children’s Arts Festival – Music Camp” will provide daytime (10:00-22:00) participants care services at the Music Camp venue during the Music Camp period. The caring of participants from 22:00 to 10:00 the next day will need to be arranged by their parents or guardians.
• It is recommended that non-local participant is accompanied by a parent or guardian. The Music Camp will only provide participants care services during the day (10:00-22:00) at the Music Camp venue. The caring of participants outside the Music Camp venue must be handled by parents or guardians.

2. Accommodation Fees (Optional)
If an admitted applicant needs the accommodation provided by the Music Camp, he/she can pay an additional MOP10,000 to stay in a five-star hotel provided by the Music Camp.

Notes:

• The optional hotel room types are double bed room and standard twin room. The above fees only include the basic hotel room charges and one breakfast per day. Additional hotel charges (e.g. paid items in the room, extra breakfast, etc.) are to be paid by the admitted students to the hotel.
• Guardians of admitted students are responsible for their own accommodation and other expenses.

Contacts:
Email:[email protected]

Notes:
1. All submitted information will only be used for this selection and evaluation. The information will be kept confidential and will not be returned.
2. The “1 st Macao International Children’s Arts Festival – Music Camp” reserves the rights of final interpretation.