SCHOOL PROGRAM
ACMS Weekend Workshop is an intensive program for chamber ensembles, including tutorials with an internationally recognised faculty including Monique Lapins, Celia Craig, Robert Nairn and Nicholas Braithwaite.

DATE / TIME
Friday 25 April to Sunday 27 April 2025.

There will be a short introductory session from 7 to 9.30pm on the Friday evening. On Saturday and Sunday, sessions will run from 9.30am each day and conclude at approximately 6pm.

There will be an optional dinner on Saturday night for those who wish to attend.

LOCATION
Murtoa Music Centre
Concordia College 
Winchester Street (enter from Gate 5 on Balmoral St)
Highgate, SA 5063

ELIGIBILITY
ACMS Weekend Workshop is open to chamber musicians who are aged 18 years or more at the commencement of the Workshop. In 2025 we are seeking applications from string players, wind players and pre-formed ensembles. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate piano on this occasion.

There is no specific minimum standard of proficiency but participants should have experience in performing chamber music repertoire and be comfortable with sight reading. Musicians are encouraged to apply as a pre-formed ensemble (trios, quartets, quintets etc.) though some places may be made available to individual applicants who will be allocated to an appropriate group.

INTERSTATE MUSICIANS
Whilst the Weekend Workshop is non-residential, we warmly welcome participants from interstate. There are many accommodation options in the surrounding suburbs and the Adelaide CBD. It will be well worth the trip!
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COST
The registration fee for ACMS Weekend Workshop is due with your application by 28 February 2025.

Standard fee                    $330 (per individual)
Tertiary students *          $180 (per individual)

* A discounted fee is offered to full time tertiary students or recent graduates intending to pursue a career in music. Please provide appropriate details on your application form.

REGISTRATIONS
Complete the online registration at trybooking.com
Registrations close on 28 February 2025.

MEALS
ACMS Weekend Workshop is non-residential. Catered lunches and morning teas on Saturday and Sunday are included in the registration fee. There will be an optional dinner on the Saturday night at your expense.

CONCERTS
All participating ensembles will have the opportunity perform in two informal concerts to fellow participants.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ACMS 2025 is limited to 8 ensembles which is approximately 32 participants. Preference will be given to fully formed ensembles, the suitability of your instrument, the balance of ensembles / instruments and the date on which we receive your registration payment.

Places are expected to fill quickly. If you register as an individual, (not as part of a fully formed ensemble), we will do our best to allocate you to a group of a similar standard, however this cannot be guaranteed.

Decisions on applications will be made by ACMS staff after all registrations have been received. We will inform you by 7 March 2025 whether your application has been successful.

If you are unsuccessful, we will refund your registration fee in full.
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If for any reason you have to withdraw from the School after your application has been accepted, we will refund 100% of your registration fee, provided that a suitable replacement participant can be found. If no suitable substitute can be found, the refund will be reduced to 50%.

Exclusion of liability
By completing the registration process, you agree that you will be attending the Adelaide Chamber Music School at your own risk. You also agree to release the Adelaide Chamber Music School, its agents and contractors from all actions and claims arising from property damage and personal injury related to your participation in School activities.