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.
TEACHERS
NOVO Quartet (DK)
Kaya Kato Møller, violin Nikolai Vasili Nedergaard, violin Daniel Śledziński, viola Signe Ebstrup Bitsch, cello
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 Europe for a week in beautiful Ísafjörður, Iceland. It includes masterclasses with four 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.
LEADING SONGWRITERS
Ellis Ludwig-Leone (US) Sorcha Richardson (IR) Bridie Monds-Watson, SOAK, (NI)
Registration is done via email. Interested individuals should contact hello@viddjupid.is
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.
TEACHERS
To be announced