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    • Benjamin Butterfield at the Orford Music Academy

      Praised by The New York Times as, “clarion-voiced and vibrant”, Benjamin Butterfield has performed throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia in concert, opera and recital. Recent engagements include Bach’s B minor Mass with the Bach Choir of Bethlehem in Pennsylvania, Carmina Burana with the Vancouver Symphony, Beethoven 9 for McGill University’s Bicentennial celebrations and Handel’s Alcina (role of Oronte) with Les Violons du Roi under Jonathan Cohen.

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      During your stay at Orford Music, you will create unforgettable memories while evolving into the artist you aspire to be. Orford Music’s master classes are unique opportunities to work on your goals with the mentors of your choice.

      The master classes include the following elements:

      • Master classes or individual lessons lasting 2.5 hours per week
      • Group activities (master class, Q&A sessions, technical lessons)
      • Opportunity to perform in student concerts
      • Opportunity to perform in paid concerts
      • Access to a collaborative pianist
      • Networking activities with faculty members and the student community
      • Access to conferences on various topics related to a career in music (e.g., mental health, collaboration between artistic disciplines, stage presence development, etc.)
      • Accommodation in one of our two residences
      • Three meals a day, as well as full access to a kitchen and common areas
      • Rehearsal studios equipped with pianos (available from 6AM to 11PM)
      • Housekeeping, laundry facilities (for a fee), parking, and free Wi-Fi
      • Free tickets to concerts at the Gilles-Lefebvre Hall (subject to availability)
      • Opportunity to explore the beautiful landscapes of Mont-Orford National Park, the majestic Lake Memphremagog, and the tourist activities in the city of Magog

       

      Please note that all COVID-19 measures established by the Gouvernement du Québec will be followed.


    Faculty

    Benjamin Butterfield
    Voice, University of Victoria



    Application Deadlines

    February 1st, 2024
    First Round (for automatic scholarship consideration)

    March 28, 2024
    Second Round (for scholarship consideration, subject to availability)


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    Audition material

      • Collaborative pianists workshop at the Orford Music Academy.
      • Collaborative pianists workshop at the Orford Music Academy.
      • collectif9 at the Orford Music Academy
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