Applications to the 2024 edition of the Verbier Festival Academy & Orchestras Programmes are now closed.
The following guidelines from 2024 are for reference only. Guidelines for 2025 will be posted by early October 2024.
Please read the following guidelines carefully before beginning your application to the Academy’s Audio Recording Programme and before sending any questions to the Verbier Festival Team.
THE LANGUAGE OF APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION IS ENGLISH.
WHO MAY APPLY
PROGRAMME DATES
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATION FEE
COSTS FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES
REFUND POLICY
FAQ
CONTACT
who may apply
Applicants to the Audio Recording Programme must be entering or finishing their final year of sound engineering or Tonmeister training and be aged 20 to 30 on 1 July 2024.
Languages: proficiency in English; spoken French is an asset
Software: Working knowledge of Pyramix and ProTools is desirable; Applicants will also have a practical understanding of file creation and management.
programme dates
Successful candidates are required to sign an agreement with the Fondation du Verbier Festival, thereby committing to the entire duration of the programme from 14 July to 5 August 2024, and accepting all rules of the Academy.
how to apply
Applications to Verbier Festival Academy Programmes are submitted through the getAcceptd on-line platform. Google Chrome is recommended as browser for use with the platform.
The language of application documentation is English.
Application Deadline: 18 January 2024
All candidates must provide:
- Contact information (name, address, etc.)
- Application Information
- Date of birth, nationality, etc.
- School history
- Languages spoken
- Uploads
- Passport/ID
- CV describing academic, professional and other relevant experience
- Photo/headshot (landscape orientation)
- A short biography (no longer than 150 words in English or French)
- YouTube links or video uploads of:
- Why you wish to take part in the Academy’s Audio Recording Programme? AND Where you see yourself in five years. Please present yourself in English to the best of your ability. Videos should be no longer than 5 min.
- Three to five sample live or studio recordings that demonstrate the quality and diversity of your work
- Two recommendation letters / email addresses of references
- Payment of application fee (by credit card only)
application fee
All candidates are required to pay a USD 50 non-refundable application fee. Fees are accepted by credit card only through the getAcceptd application platform.
Thanks to the generosity of donors to the Festival, application fees will be waived for the following candidates:
- Swiss Citizens born or resident in the Cantons of Bern, Geneva, Juras, Neuchâtel, Valais or Vaud
- Ukrainian Citizens
- Russian Citizens
To obtain this exemption, please send proof of eligibility (i.e. a scan of your passport or a letter proving your canton of residence) to the following address: academy@verbierfestival.com.
costs for successful candidates
The Verbier Festival will provide housing and daily lunch to interns. A per diem is additionally offered for daily living expenses (e.g. breakfasts and dinners). Interns are responsible for booking and paying for their own return travel to Verbier.
faq
Q: I will be younger than 20 or older than 30 on 1 July 2024
Generally, the Academy does not accept applications from applicants younger or older than the stated requirements.
Q: May my CV be in a language other than English?
Yes, we accept CV’s in English, French, German and Italian.
Q: When and how will I find out the results of my application?
You will be sent an email no later than 4 March 2024 with a decision from the Academy. You must confirm your intention to accept an offer no later than 6 March 2024 (7 pm EST).
