Age limits

12 – 24 years

Language

It is required of every candidate to possess some ability in either German or English.

Application

A complete application consists of:

1. The application form (PDF)
2. a recent photo
3.  Audition (YouTube link only)
4.  Bank receipt for the payment of the application fee CHF 50

Application Form
The application form must be filled out in full and sent to the Director by email (PDF, no scans or JPGs).  Please try to include everything in ONE email.

Auditions (no mandatory pieces)
2 pieces of choice

Only Youtube recordings with direct link will be accepted.  The audition material must be sent at the same time as the application, not afterwards.

Pieces of choice

from one's current repertoire

Closing date for application/Application fee

• May2nd - extended until June 3, 2022

All parts of the application including the audition link and the application fee of CHF 50

Procedure for selection of candidates and notification of acceptance

Applicants will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance  shortly after May 2nd by email.  Applicants must be available by email and must check their emails regularly, especially between May 2nd and 6th.

Directly following notification of acceptance, applicants MUST confirm their participation within 24 hours by email, otherwise they risk their invitation.

Applicants are accepted for the entire two weeks only.

Cancellation

It goes without saying that accepted applicants will definitely participate in Astona.  In the case of a cancellation, fees will be refunded based on the reasons for as well as the time of cancellation.  

In order to qualify as a participant in Astone ONLINE 2022, the student must have a strong internet connection on his/her disposal. The connection must be up-to-date and reliable. One must have PC, a laptop or a smartphone of very good audio and video quality.

We are sorry we cannot provide the possibility of external online-auditors.