Application,  Registration & Prices

• How it works?  If you are interested in participating, we recommend that you e-mail us at Info@barcelonafestivalofsong.com  expressing your interest in order to secure your place. Bear in mind that a limited number of participants are accepted each year. Then download the application form, fill it in and send it via e-mail or regular mail to the offices of the festival in Barcelona. The application fee can be paid online by using paypal or by mailing a check. We encourage participants to take advantage of the internet to send their materials.

• Which repertoire do I have to prepare?  Once the festival receives the application and approves the candidate, we will compile a unique program of about 8 to 10 songs for each participant. The songs will be in Spanish, Portuguese and Catalan.  We usually send the music to the participant or we indicate where the music can be found. Participants should prepare their repertoire before arrival.

• How much do I have to pay and when?  Tuition fees need to be paid in full before the deadline expires. There are three different deadlines and the price varies according to the deadline. We will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have. In special cases we allow participants to pay in three installments. If you need to make use of the installment plan, please enquire about it in your e-mail. Our financial department will be happy to assist you. We can also give you advice about flights and accommodation for relatives who wish to come with the participants.

• Do you offer scholarships?   The BFOS offers partial scholarships for returning students and for duos (singer & pianist/guitarist).  You can ask for it in your e-mail.

• I don't speak Spanish, will I understand the classes? Don't worry, the classes will be in English! For the songs we will have Spanish, Catalan and Brazilian Portuguese diction classes.

  Application:

Each applicant must submit the following:

Active participants

1. $40 non-refundable application fee. Checks are to be made payable to Patricia Caicedo - Mundo Arts, Inc. in US Dollars (US$)

2. Completed application form
3. Photograph
4.  Résumé (detailing educational background, operatic and recital experience and performance history)
5. Repertoire list, including performed song, zarzuela, opera and/or oratorio material, as well as repertoire in preparation.
6. Audio or video cassette or CD, presenting audition selections (Three art songs, or Zarzuela Romanza from Spain or Latin America).  For guitarists and pianists, 2 solo pieces from the Latin - American or Spanish Repertoire.

  All application materials and inquiries should be directed to:

Dr. Patricia Caicedo - Mundo Arts, Inc.

Avenida Príncipe de Asturias 11, 3-2 08012 Barcelona, Spain

Remember you can send all the material using internet,

you can even pay using paypal sending the money to patricia@patriciacaicedo.com

Prices

     Prices of registration vary according to the date on which you register. 

By registering early you will enjoy a better price than you would when registering

close to the final registration deadline and also you will secure your place,

remember there is a limited number of participants accepted each year.

 Final Registration deadline is June 15th, 2008

      SINGERS

      Active participants

      Price

• Registration without accommodation: 1500€

• Registration before January 12, 2008: 1765€

• Registration before April 1, 2008: 1940€

• Registration after April 2, 2008 to June 15thth, 2008: 2050€

       Registration includes 

• Full participation in or attendance at all  activities such as master classes, lectures and public concerts.

• Performing at Public concerts.

• Course Materials

• Accommodation for 11 nights is included in the price of registration. Participants will each have a private room with private bathroom and kitchen in the heart of Barcelona, near the beaches * this only for people who included accommodation in their payment.

        Registration Does Not Include 

• Any transportation to, from, and within Barcelona (within Barcelona we recommended public transportation which is inexpensive, fast, and efficient).  The hotel is located within walking distance or one metro stop of the place where the classes will be held

• Any cost related to travel documents, entry visas, etc.

• Travel and liability insurance

• Snacks and other food items not expressly covered here.

     Supplements 

• City Tours prices given at request.

• The BFOS is happy to help participants to find accommodation if they would need to stay longer in Barcelona.

• The BFOS also gives advice about flights and accommodation for relatives who wish to come with the participants.

• Participants to the BFOS enjoy discounts in different shops in Barcelona.  For more information visit:

     PIANIST & GUITARIST 

•    Prices and registration for guitarist

  •  1000€ without accommodation

  •  1500 € with  accommodation before January 12

  •  1800€ with accommodation between January 12th and May 30th

 AUDITORS & MUSICOLOGIST

    Price

• Registration price for auditors:  

 

• Registration without accommodation: 900€

• Registration before January  2008:1100€ (with accommodation)

• From January to May 30th 2008: 1200€ (with accommodation)

     Registration includes for auditors

• Full participation in or attendance at all  activities such as master classes, lectures and public concerts. Auditors will not sing at the master classes, they are observers.

• Course Materials

• Accommodation for 11 nights is included in the price of registration. The participants will have a private room with private bathroom and kitchen in the heart of Barcelona, near to the beaches.

        Registration Does Not Include 

• Any transportation to, from, and within Barcelona (within Barcelona we recommended public transportation which is inexpensive, fast, and efficient).  Hotel is located a walking distance to the place where the classes will be held.

• Any cost related to travel documents, entry visas, etc.

• Travel and liability insurance

• Snacks and other food items not explicitly covered here.

 If you would like to register for the Barcelona Festival of Song pleaseclick

here to fill the registration form  

Cancellations policy: If you cancel your participation one month before the beginning of the festival, the festival retains 800€ .  Cancellations at any other time will result in retention of 20% of the amount paid.