Please read the following guidelines carefully before beginning your application to the Soloists & Ensembles programme and before sending any questions to the Verbier Festival Team.
THE LANGUAGE OF APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION IS ENGLISH. IN THE EVENT OF A DISCREPANCY, THE ENGLISH VERSION SHALL PREVAIL.
WHO MAY APPLY
PROGRAMME DATES
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATION FEE
COSTS FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES
REFUND POLICY
FAQ
CONTACT
who may apply
Applicants to the Conducting programme must be aged 25 to 35 on 1 July 2027, and can be of any nationality.
Up to four conductors may be accepted to the programme. Candidates who have already completed one year in the programme may reapply for a second year.
Candidates must be able to speak English.
programme dates
Successful candidates are required to sign an agreement with the Fondation du Verbier Festival committing to the entire summer session, from 1 July to 2 August 2027.
how to apply
Applications to the Conducting programme are accepted through the getAcceptd on-line platform. Google Chrome is recommended as browser for use with the platform.
THE LANGUAGE OF APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION IS ENGLISH. IN THE EVENT OF A DISCREPANCY, THE ENGLISH VERSION SHALL PREVAIL.
Application Deadline: January 11, 2027
All candidates must provide:
- Contact information (name, address, etc.)
- Application Information
- Date of birth, nationality, etc.
- School history
- CV describing academic, professional and other relevant experience
- Documentation
- Photo / headshot (landscape orientation)
- Passport / ID (one ID per person for groups)
- You as an Artist
- A short biography (no longer than 150 words in English or French)
- Self-presentation video: describe one of your most memorable musical experiences and explain why you should be considered for the programme. Please present yourself in English to the best of your ability. Videos should be no longer than approximately 3 minutes.
- Your ideal recital: imagine you have carte blanche to give a one-hour recital at Wigmore Hall, or another major recital hall of your choice. What programme would you propose? Indicate the chosen venue and provide the full programme for your recital.
- Experience in audience development (e.g. outreach activities or projects aimed at reaching new audiences for classical music); if you have no experience in this area, please leave this question blank.
- Uploads / audition
- Two live, unedited performance videos (you may submit one concert video and one rehearsal video). Recordings may be from the same concert, but must show two different works (e.g., a concerto and a symphony)
- Payment of application fee (by credit card only)
application fee
All applicants to the Conducting programme must pay a non-refundable application fee of EUR 75. The application fee is payable only by credit card on the getAcceptd platform.
Thanks to the generosity of Festival donors, the application fee is waived for the following candidates:
- Swiss citizens born or residing in the cantons of Geneva, Fribourg, Jura, Neuchâtel, Valais or Vaud
To benefit from this waiver, please send proof of eligibility (e.g., a copy of your passport or a document proving your residence in one of the relevant cantons) to the following address: orchestras@verbierfestival.com.
You must request your waiver code by 8 January. No codes will be granted after this date.
costs for successful candidates
Conducting Fellows receive a scholarship covering all tuition fees, complimentary housing in Verbier, daily lunch and dinner, and Festival tickets (subject to availability). They are responsible for the cost of travel to and from Verbier, as well as all other meals and personal expenses.
faq
Q: I will be under 16 or over 26 on 1 July 2027. Can I still apply?
Unfortunately, we generally do not accept applications that do not meet the stated age criteria.
Q: Can my CV be written in a language other than English?
Yes. We accept CVs in English, French, German and Italian.
Q: When and how will I be informed of my audition results?
Candidates will be informed of the results via GetAcceptd no later than 5 March 2027. You must confirm your participation, if selected, no later than March 9, 2027 (7:00 PM EST).
Q: Can I submit a YouTube link instead of a video file?
No, you must upload a video to the getAcceptd platform. Links to third-party platforms are not accepted.
Q: I am not Swiss, but I live and study in Geneva – can I benefit from an application fee waiver?
No, waivers are intended for Swiss citizens who were born or are resident in the cantons of Fribourg, Geneva, Jura, Neuchâtel, Valais or Vaud.
Q: I was born in Zurich and study in Zurich – can I benefit from an application fee waiver?
No, waivers are intended for Swiss citizens who were born or are resident in the cantons of Fribourg, Geneva, Jura, Neuchâtel, Valais or Vaud