Fees, Bursaries & Auditions

The Venue

Our next workshop venue, in 2026, is Bridge House School in Franschhoek. This workshop will be residential, starting on Saturday September 26th at 3pm until Saturday October 3rd at 2pm

Fees & Application

The cost of the Workshop, which includes teas and lunches, and professional tuition, will be R5,600

Bursaries

A limited number of full and partial bursaries are available. Should you require a bursary, please state your need in a letter to be submitted with your application.

Auditions

Numbers will be limited, so it is essential to apply by 1st August 2026.

If you have not previously attended this workshop, please submit 3 short videos via WhatsApp to Barbara at 0833002117 demonstrating a selection of scales and arpeggios corresponding to your grade, and 2 pieces or part thereof in contrasting styles - accompaniment is optional.

This must be sent by 1st September 2026. You will be informed within a few days of the organisers' decision. Applicants who have attended previously will not be required to send an audition video unless requested by the organisers.

All applicants will be informed by email or phone as to acceptance into the workshop. Reservations are then confirmed upon receipt of a R1000 deposit. You will be advised of electronic transfer details in due course.

N.B. Those who are applying for the first time...As part of submitting an application you are requested to write a short accompanying letter explaining in your own words why you wish to attend the course, and what you hope to gain by it by the end of the week. Please do this with great mindfulness and attention to what is motivating you to be a worthy participant in this unique opportunity.