About us

What is the goal of the academy?

MusicAlp Academy was founded in 1999. It is a non-profit organization under the association law of 1901. The members work as volunteers throughout the year.
The academy brings together professors and students from all over the world for the common goal of promoting music by high-level cultural and educational activities. By same means, it encourages exchanges between the professionals and music-lovers.
The teachers transmit their know-how and knowledge to students through teaching and performing in the festival. Students perform in their class concerts as well as in the Auditorium which are open to all public.

Dates of the 2 sessions

Session 1 : July 31 (arrival)  – August 11 (departure) 2024
Session 2 : August 11 (arrival) – August 22 (departure) 2024

Lessons

5 lessons are given on the average by the chosen professor (no preliminary selection).
Chamber music coaching (optional).
Presence of the collaborative pianists to work with all the instrumentalists and singers.
More information in the Q&A

Personal practice

Pianos and harps at the disposition of the students (minimum of 3 hours a day).
Practicing in their hotel rooms for the other instrumentalists (bring your music stands).
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Accommodation and meals

Hotel “Belambra-Diva”
Twin and Single rooms (some Triple and Quadruple rooms).
Breakfast and dinner included.
Lunch available (not included in different options).
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Transport

Possibility of taking shuttle bus Transdev-MusicAlp between Chambéry and Tignes on the first and last day of each session : July 31, Aug 11 and 22.
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MusicAlp « Extras »

Free access to all the concerts and conferences.
Sports and aquatic activities : please contact Tignes Tourist Office.
Free consultation with a physical therapist.
Free chamber music coaching : priority will be given to pre-formed or partially formed groups.

Participants in the course

Who are they?
Young professional musicians.
Students from prestigious music schools around the world.
Advanced amateurs (young or older).

What are the ages?
18 and above.
16 and 17 (with parental authorization for those who are not accompanied by an adult).
Under 16 (accompanied by an adult).

Accompanying adult

Parent or an adult responsible for the minor student (mandatory for students under 16).

Payment

Online payment by credit card.
Payment by bank transfer or cheque (don’t forget to mention the name of the student!).
Deposit (400€) must be paid when you apply.
More information in Q&A

Cancellation

In case of cancellation before June 30, the sum of 150 euros will be kept by the association.
In case of cancellation after June 30 and before the day of arrival, the deposit will be kept by the association.
In case of cancellation from the day of arrival, there will be no refund of any kind.

MusicAlp Team

Dong-Suk Kang (Artistic Director)
Philippe Muller (Artistic Director)
Martine Kang (President of MusicAlp association)
Jacques Gauthier (Treasurer)
Akiko Nanashima (Coordinator)
Luc Guiot (Piano Technician)
Marc Menu (Physical Therapist)