Masterclass Audition – Intermediate Viola Masterclass with Michael Van der Sloot

Masterclass Series – Intermediate Viola Masterclass with Michael Van der Sloot

Audition for the chance to play in an upcoming masterclass at VAM (VAM private viola students only):

  • Viola: Sunday, February 8, 2026, 4:30-6:30pm
    Masterclass with Michael Van der Sloot
    Event schedule: (Mary Olson Hall)

    4:30-6:30pm: Masterclass

Details:

  • Audition deadline: January 18, 2026, 11:59pm
  • Audition requirement: 1 piece or movement (piano accompaniment not required)
    * Piano accompaniment is required for the masterclass. The student will be responsible for organizing a pianist and compensation for the pianist.
    ** If the piece you plan to perform in the masterclass differs from your audition submission, please record yourself playing the exposition of the piece and include this recording in your audition video file.
  • 4-6 students will be chosen to perform one repertoire in the masterclass, based on their audition.
  • Masterclass fee: $150/hour. The final fee and duration will depend on the number of selected performers (each student will receive a 20-30 minute time slot).

Please log in to access the application form. Kindly note that the masterclass is exclusively for VAM students to participate in.