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String Academy Ochsenhausen
September 14-18, 2026
Sergey Levitin (Violin)
Prof. Christiane Hutcap (Violin)
Prof. Josephine Knight (Cello)
Prof. Karin Wolf (Viola)
Applications for the workshop are now officially open.
Target Group:
The course is open to participants aged 15 and above. Younger applicants may be considered upon request, supported by a video submission.
Fees:
Course Fee: €660 (all-inclusive)
Includes tuition, accommodation, and full board (three meals per day)
Three individual lessons (60 minutes each), two of which include piano accompaniment, with the opportunity for additional rehearsal time
Participation in mock audition training and open Q&A sessions with faculty
Opportunity to perform in informal in-house concerts and a final concert within the academy
Access to a faculty concert during the course
As an independent initiative, Orbis Musicus operates without public funding. For 2026, a small number of bursaries are available to support access to the course.
Accommodation options
Shared room (included)
Single room (+ €15 per night, subject to availability)
Registration Deadline:
Friday, 14 August 2026
Applications are submitted via the online application form.
Schedule
(All concerts and mock auditions are internal.)
Monday, 14 September
• Arrival and registration from 11:00
• Lunch: 12:00
• Lessons begin: 14:00
• Mock audition (internal, optional): 20:00
Tuesday, 15 September
• Lessons begin: 09:30
• Faculty concert: 20:00
Wednesday, 16 September
• Lessons begin: 09:30
• Q&A workshop: 16:30–18:00
• Informal performance opportunity: 20:00
Thursday, 17 September
• Lessons begin: 09:30
• Final participants’ concert: 19:30
Friday, 18 September
• Breakfast: 07:30–09:00
• Departure (rooms to be vacated by 09:00)
Payment and Bank Details
*Detailed payment instructions will be provided upon acceptance. Participation is confirmed upon receipt of payment.
Important Information
Course Structure
3 × 60-minute individual lessons
2 lessons with piano accompaniment
Optional mock audition
Q&A workshop
Multiple performance opportunities
Details & Guidelines
Participants are responsible for their own insurance, including instrument insurance
Travel costs are not included
Accommodation and meals are provided as specified above
Participation is subject to the Booking & Cancellation Policy
All activities, accommodation, and meals take place on-site.
Daily Meals
Breakfast: 08:00
Lunch: 12:00
Dinner: 18:00
House Rules
Participants are required to follow the regulations of the Landesakademie Ochsenhausen: https://www.landesakademie-ochsenhausen.de/de/hausordnung
*A brief English summary will be provided upon acceptance.
Cancellation Policy
Please refer to our booking and cancellation policy page here.
Contact:
Orbis Musicus Ltd.
Cora-Marina Gazallette-Iordache
info@orbismusicus.com
+44 7935 293461
