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2024 Academy
Jutta Puchhammer-Sédillot was born in Vienna and studied viola at the Wiener Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst, where she graduated with honours in Siegfried Führlinger’s class. She then studied at the Eastman School of Music (Rochester) with Heidi Castleman. Described as a violist of exceptional quality, Jutta Puchhammer-Sédillot is internationally recognized as a soloist and teacher. Jutta Puchhammer-Sédillot has been living in Canada since 1987 and is a full professor of viola and chamber music at the Faculty of Music of Université de Montréal, where she also acts as a pedagogical advisor.
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.
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