Question 1

Can I stay the first Thursday evening at the internat ? (one additional night)

Accepted Answer

This would be an additional night without breakfast for 20 EUR/person. Arrive between 6pm and 11pm. Send us an email about your arrival please !

Question 2

What at the arrival and departure times ?

Accepted Answer

Arrive between 9am and 1pm on the first Friday 
You can leave the last Sunday after the final concert (11pm) or stay the last night at the internat and leave in morning

Question 3

Can I stay longer at the internat?

Accepted Answer

No, you have to leave on last Monday morning, even if you really like the place.

Question 4

When will the lessons start ?

Accepted Answer

At 1pm the first Friday.

Question 5

Where is the meeting point ?

Accepted Answer

The meeting point is at the Internat Jos Schmitt Diekirch
3, rue du Moulin
Diekirch

Question 6

Can someone pick me up at the airport/station?

Accepted Answer

No, we can't organize transport for you, but see at the top of this page, it's very easy to come to Diekirch.

Question 7

Do I need to bring something if I sleep at the internat ?

Accepted Answer

Take your towel, if you want you can take your sleeping bag and your pillow. We have light blanket for you.

Question 8

Can I share a room with someone ?

Accepted Answer

No, we have only single room.

Question 9

Is there a wifi at the internat ?

Accepted Answer

Yes ! But only available when your daily scales are done :-)

Question 10

Can my parents/friends stay with me at the internat ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the price will be 30 EUR / night / person, breakfast included. We have only individual rooms.
The number of rooms is limited. Please contact us to organize this special request.

Question 11

Are there some rooms to practice ?

Accepted Answer

At the Lycée, the flutists can practice, we have a lot of rooms there. Pianists can use the Music School.

Question 12

Can I pay with a "Cheque" or with Visa card?"

Accepted Answer

Not possible. You have to transfer the money or pay in cash.

Question 13

If I cancel my participation, can I get back the deposit?"

Accepted Answer

No. Only if the Forum for Flute and Piano has to cancel the masterclass, you will get your deposit back. If you cancel your participation, the deposit will not be refunded.

Question 14

Can I come with my pet ?

Accepted Answer

Not possible.

Question 15

Can I chose which professor of flute I want to have my lesson with?

Accepted Answer

The schedule will be done for everybody and will stay fair. No special requests possible.

Question 16

Can I cook myself at the internat?

Accepted Answer

yes, we have kitchen fully equiped where you can prepare your lunch/dinner. A shop is near the internat to buy all the food you need

Question 17

Do I have to play in the concerts?

Accepted Answer

Every student is welcome to play in concerts, but this is not mandatory. Because we have a lot of concerts, the professors will decide the concert programs.

Question 18

I'm a flute player, do I need to bring the piano score ?"

Accepted Answer

Yes, our pianists don't have/know everything!

Question 19

Schedule for lessons (flute players)

Accepted Answer

The schedule will be published everyday

Question 20

Do I need my music stand?

Accepted Answer

There are no music stands at the internat, if you need one, you must bring your own. At the music school you will have one per room.

Question 21

What should I prepare ?

Accepted Answer

Flutists:
Prepare five works of different periods and styles: sonatas, concertos, for flute solo or for flute and piano. 
optionaly:
one baroque sonata for flute and harpsichord (chamber music lesson with Ewa Rzetecka)
 
Pianists:
Prepare repertoire of five works (if possible, include one sonata by L.v.Beethoven) 
 
Harpsichord players:
Prepare repertoire of five works for harpsichord.

Question 22

Is the masterclass folllowing the Corona requirements?

Accepted Answer

Yes, All the corona safety requirements will be respected during the masterclass.
We will follow all the guidelines of Ministry of Health like the conservatories in Luxembourg.

Please check what are the guidelines now :
Sanitary measures - Coronavirus - Official information - Luxembourg (public.lu)

Question 23

I´m less than 18 years old, can I stay at the International alone?

Accepted Answer

No – according to our regulations, a minor student must at all times be under the permanent responsibility of one of their parents in order to stay at the internat. An additional room will be charged accordingly. We kindly request that you contact us as soon as possible.

Question 24

Cancellation policy

Accepted Answer

In the event of force majeure or circumstances beyond our control leading to the cancellation of the masterclass, all payments will be fully refunded.

A deposit is required to secure your place and is non-refundable in case of cancellation by the participant.

For cancellations made less than 15 days prior to the start of the masterclass, no refunds will be issued.

In the case of cancellation due to serious illness, a refund may be considered upon presentation of a valid medical certificate.

How to register?

How to come to Diekirch?

BY CAR

BY BUS

BY TRAIN

BY PLANE low cost flight (Ryanair)

BY PLANE directly to Luxembourg Airport

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