SUMMER COURSES

CHAMBER MUSIC

The Summer Course offers lessons in voice, violin, flute, and cello, providing aspiring chamber musicians with a fun, engaging, playing-based learning experience with mentors.

The course fee is 40,000 ISK and includes four days of lessons, a pass to the Við Djúpið music festival, and access to a special student program including a culminating concert.

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Registration is done via email. Interested individuals should contact hello@viddjupid.is It is helpful if students indicate where they are in their studies and what projects they are working on. Note that both groups and individuals can register.

SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP

This workshop gives aspiring songwriters a chance to work with leading songwriters from North America and Ireland for a week in beautiful Ísafjörður, Iceland. It includes masterclasses with acclaimed artists, collaborative opportunities with other songwriters, and a final concert in which all songwriters will have the opportunity to perform works they have written. Throughout, participants will have a chance to experience the scenic Westfjörds and will be offered opportunities to be inspired by the unique geography, culture, and food.

Further information and registration is done via www.westfjordssongwriting.com

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SINGING ON THE THEATRE STAGE

A masterclass-style workshop for voice students and singers who want to strengthen their stage presence, as well as anyone with a strong passion for musical theatre. The course is led by experienced actors and singers and is presented in collaboration with Litli Leikklúbburinn. It will take place at Edinborgarhúsið.

Teaching sessions will be held on June 17, 18, and 19, with a final concert on June 20. All participants will receive individual coaching sessions and the opportunity to perform in the concluding concert.

Registration takes place via email. Interested applicants should contact hello@viddjupid.is and are encouraged to include information about their current level of study and repertoire.

The participation fee is ISK 45,000. A festival pass is included.

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MUSIC WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN

For the third year in a row, the festival offers a playful music workshop for primary school children on summer break. The aim of the workshop is to strengthen musical knowledge and introduce children to new and fun aspects of music. It is suitable both for those with some musical training and those taking their first steps.

The workshop takes place in Rögnvaldarsalur at the Edinborg House from June 15–19. The participation fee is 16,000 ISK. A sibling discount of 6,000 ISK is offered for each additional child after the first one registered.

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