Masterclass March

Masterclasses violin, viola, cello, piano and string quartet

Get ready for the 16th spring edition of the Schiermonnikoog Festival! A familiar part of the festival is the masterclasses under the guidance of world-renowned teachers and musicians. Participation in the masterclass is a unique opportunity to concentrate on musical growth in the tranquility and peacefulness of Schiermonnikoog, one of the most beautiful islands in the Netherlands. In addition, the festival offers support in other aspects that are relevant to professional growth.

Applications for the masterclasses are now open.  The application deadline — for individuals or ensembles — for the selection procedure is Sunday 18 October 2026. Applicants will be notified of the selection results no later than Tuesday 2 November 2026.

Apply now!

*Participation in the masterclasses is subject to terms and conditions.

Program

  • at least 4 masterclasses, some of which will be open to the public*
  • a performance during the festival (max. 15 minutes, subject to space availability)
  • a professional audio recording of your performance
  • a professional photoshoot (see a selection below)
  • a personal consultation with clinical psychologist Arnout ter Haar
  • performance coaching by performance coach Mart Blom
  • a consultation with physiotherapist Annet van der Meulen
  • a consultation on management with Annebeth Webb (HarrisonParrott)
  • a consultation on recording a CD with recording producer and 7 Mountain Records label owner Frerik de Jong
  • a promotional recording with sound engineer Isa Plaat (subject to availability)
  • opportunities to perform at Wonderfeel, the Oranjewoud Festival and the autumn edition of the Schiermonnikoog Festival
  • free entrance to all concerts (when seats available)
  • a bicycle to visit the most beautiful spots on Schiermonnikoog

*Participants in the cello masterclass will receive, in addition to Jeroen Reuling’s masterclasses, an extra masterclass with Gary Hoffman, for an additional fee of €55

Programme subject to change

Good to know

  • Some activities have limited capacity, including the performance during the festival, the photo shoot and the promotional recording.
  • Opportunities to perform during the festival are limited: the programme has largely already been finalised with musicians who are not taking part in the masterclasses.

Accompanists
Thuy Anh Vuong – violin class
Craig White – cello class
Daniël Kramer – cello class
Katsura Mizumoto – viola class

Costs

Individual musicians*
Masterclasses : € 545 ,- (incl. 21% VAT) + an additional €55,- for cello students
Accommodation: € 545,- for seven nights* including lunch and dinner, excluding breakfast (incl. 9% VAT)
Registration: € 37,50 

Ensembles*
Masterclasses p.p.: € 350,- (incl. 21% VAT)
Accommodation p.p.: € 545,- for seven nights* including lunch and dinner, exluding breakfast (incl. 9% VAT)
Registration (per ensemble): € 37,50

*subject to change
*Based on two participants sharing a room. Additional charge for single room: € 175,-

Scholarships
The festival has a limited number of scholarships available. Therefore, we ask you to write a motivation letter explaining why you need the scholarship and why you want to join the masterclass at Schiermonnikoog. In addition we ask you to also send us a letter of recommendation by you current teacher. Both can be sent in the application form.

Please note that the scholarship will at highest only cover the masterclass lessons (not accommodation and food) and is only available to participants with limited financial ability.

Payment

  • Registration fee of € 37,50 must be paid upon registration. After completing the registration form you will be automatically forwarded to a payment environment. Your registration is only complete and will be taken in consideration once we received the registration fee
  • After your participation is confirmed (by November 3, 2026), we will receive your master class payment no later than Tuesday, December 8th 2026. If payment is not made on time, we can no longer guarantee your place in the master class
  • In case of cancellation after your confirmed admittance, fees will not be reimbursed

General information & contact

Applications open: July 1, 2026
Application deadline:
October 18, 2026
Result selection masterclasses: November 3, 2026
Payment deadline: December 8, 2026
Arrival
: March 12, 2027*
Start masterclasses: March 13, 2027
Departure: March 19, 2027*

*The festival offers transport between Schiphol Airport and Lauwersoog (harbour) against a fee on Friday, March 12 2027 (departure airport 12:30) and Friday, March 19 2027 (arrival airport around 14:00). Tickets for the boat are not included!

For more information you can contact Marleen Lansink:
E: students@schiermonnikoogfestival.nl

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