ARTIST ACADEMY APPLICATION FORM LEGAL GUARDIAN INFORMATION (mandatory for students under age 18) Legal Guardian's Name Legal Guardian's Email Legal Guardian's Phone Number STUDENT INFORMATION Student's Name * Student's Date of Birth * MM DD YYYY Student's Phone Number * Student's Email Address * Nationality and Country of Residence * STUDENT ACADEMIC INFORMATION Instrument * Select Piano Violin Viola Cello Flute Clarinet Guitar Voice Current University / Conservatory / Music School / Private Teacher * Grade / Year * Current Private Teacher * Repertoire to be worked on and performed during the Festival * Please include at least two contrasting pieces Please let us know if you have any additional questions PRE-SCREENING RECORDINGS New applicants must include a pre-screening recording of two contrasting pieces, submitted via a YouTube link. (Returning students are not required to submit a pre-screening recording). Have you attended a previous edition of the Bendada Music Festival? * Select Yes No Please list your YouTube link/s here Required for new applicants. SCHOLARSHIP Are you applying for a need-based scholarship? * Students who need financial support to participate in the festival can apply for a partial scholarship. Scholarships are limited and very competitive. Scholarships do not cover meal plans and housing costs. Select Yes No Letter of Motivation This one-page letter should describe the applicant’s need for financial assistance, academic background, musical career goals, and interest in participating in the Bendada Music Festival. IMPORTANT: this field is mandatory for all scholarship applicants. Incomplete scholarship applications will not be considered. Video Recording/s All scholarship applicants must submit a video recording representing their current artistic level via Youtube Link/s. Video recordings can be the same as the one used for the Festival Pre-screening. IMPORTANT: this field is mandatory for all scholarship applicants. Incomplete scholarship applications will not be considered. 2024 CONCERTO COMPETITION Are you applying for the BMF Concerto Competition? * The Youtube Link with video recording for the Preliminary Round can be submitted via email to bendadamusicfest@gmail.com at a later date. The SUBMISSION DEADLINE for the Preliminary Round video IS SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2024 Select Yes No Repertoire for the Concerto Competition The repertoire for the Preliminary Round and Final Round must be the same. Please ensure your chosen repertoire meets the guidelines listed on the Concert Competition Page. For any questions, email: bendadamusicfestival@gmail.com HOUSING Are you interested in applying for the housing provided by the Bendada Music Festival? * Housing provided by the Festival will be available in Bendada and hostels in nearby villages (a shuttle service will provide daily transportation to Bendada). The total cost of housing for 9 nights (from Friday, July 19, to Sunday, July 28, 2024) is €100. Please let us know in the application form if you would like to be considered for housing. The closest hotels available are in the nearby cities of Belmonte, Sortelha, and Sabugal, a 20-minute drive from Bendada. Public transportation is very limited, so students not staying in Bendada should plan on having a car. Select Yes No MEAL PLAN Would you like to enroll in the Festival Meal Plan? * The Festival meal plan costs 145€ and includes 18 meals, starting with dinner on Friday, July 19, and ending with lunch on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Select Yes No Are you vegetarian? * Select Yes No Please inform us of any allergies you might have * A local kitchen provides all the meals, and the festival might not be able to accommodate some dietary restrictions. Thank you for applying to the 2024 Artist Academy! We will reach out to you shortly.