THE PROGRAM

BIMFA's "Professional Division" offers an intensive schedule, focusing on close student-faculty collaboration through individual study and ensemble performance. It includes:

  • Individual lessons twice weekly

  • Coached chamber ensembles and group classes

  • Opportunities to participate in Master Class Series and Lectures/Seminars

  • Festival pass to observe all master classes, individual teaching and chamber music coaching

  • Free admission to all concerts by artist-faculty, acclaimed artists and festival participants

  • Multiple opportunities for public performance including Gala Concert, Young Artists’ Concerts, Noon Showcase for individuals and selected ensembles.   

  • Eligibility to enter the Concerto Competition; and winners to be presented in the Gala Finale Concert.

EXTENSION DIVISION

Now in the 5th anniversary, with the newly established "Extension Division", BIMFA opens its doors for the first time to welcome and include players of all ages, Amateur Adult, Teens/Children under 14 and Auditors for a lifelong experience of music making in the musically infused Chinese environment, while surrounded by one of the most fascinating cultures of the world. Please contact extension@bimfa.org for full details.

CONCERTO COMPETITION

The Concerto Competition offers students a special challenge and an opportunity for public recognition. Participants must be fully registered students of the festival to enter:

  • 1st Prize: $500 award with possibility to perform with a Chinese professional orchestra or the Festival Orchestra in future seasons

  • 2nd Prize: $250 award

  • 3rd Prize: $100 award

EXCURSIONS

The historic city of Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China and the country's cultural, political and transportation center. Geographically located in the northern part of China, Beijing is an ancient city with a long cultural history and the second largest Chinese city with a population of more than 11 million. Served as the capital for four Chinese dynasties - Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing, Beijing possesses unparalleled scenic and historical sites that inspire exploration leading to better understanding of Chinese history, culture and the arts, and was the host city for the 2008 Olympic Games. As a special part of the cultural experience, BIMFA will organize at least four excursions* in the Beijing vicinity from the following list:

    • Great Wall of China

    • Forbidden City (Palace Museum) & Tiananmen Square

    • Summer Palace or Temple of Heaven

    • Hutong Tour & Drum Tower

    • Performance either of a Chinese acrobatic troupe or a traditional Chinese variety show

*All excursion expenses in (site entrance admission, local transportation, gratuities to local tour guides and translators) are included in the fees paid by each fully registered participant.

  

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