Masterclass

· Applicants must be between 14 and 26 years old as of 31 January 2026.

· Applicants must reside or study in the Asia–Pacific region.
This includes countries and territories across East Asia, Southeast Asia and Oceania.

· Applicants must have a working knowledge of English and be able to communicate with the teaching artist in that language.
 
· All applications must be submitted via:
https://app.getacceptd.com/verbierfestival
 
· Applications will open at 17:00 (China Standard Time) on 26 November 2025 and will close on 28 December 2025 23:59 (China Standard Time),
 
· Students applying to several classes may only be selected for one.

Successful applicants will be assigned to one masterclass only.
 
They will receive:
 
· A 30 to 40 minute lesson with their assigned teacher
· Access to a rehearsal room with piano for up to 3 hours the day before their class
· For string players, a collaborative pianist will be provided if needed (see notes on pianists below)
· For students using a Festival-provided pianist:
　　－1 hour rehearsal with the pianist the day before the class
　　－30-minute run-through with the pianist on the stage of the masterclass venue immediately prior to the class
· Two nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast; one room with two beds (maximum two people per room)
· Up to two tickets for their own masterclass for guests and/or accompanying persons
· Up to two complimentary tickets for Festival concerts on the evening before and the evening of their masterclass (reservation required; subject to availability)
· A certificate of participation
 
Important Notes for String Players (Collaborative Pianists)
· String players may bring their own collaborative pianist.
· If they require a Festival-provided pianist, they must confirm this by 2026-1-11 when accepting their place.
· Festival-provided pianists will be engaged and paid by the Verbier Festival Academy.

Students are responsible for:
· All travel and visa costs
· All meals and incidentals
· Comprehensive travel and medical insurance（The Verbier Festival 2026 Shenzhen  assumes no liability for medical incidents, accidents, or lost property）

Each student may designate one official accompanying person. This person may be a parent, guardian, or (for string players) a collaborative pianist brought by the student.
Students under the age of 18 must designate a parent or legal guardian as their accompanying person.
The official accompanying person may attend:
· The masterclass
· The pianist rehearsal (if applicable)
 
Please note:
· Only one accompanying person is covered under the benefits listed in What Successful Applicants Receive (shared hotel room, ticket allocations, etc.).
· Any additional family members, friends, or entourage travelling with the student are welcome to attend public Festival events but are considered members of the general public, responsible for their own hotel arrangements, meals, transportation, and ticket purchases.
 
Communication and Conduct
· All artistic and scheduling communication will be conducted directly with the student, not with the accompanying person.
· Accompanying persons (apart from collaborative pianists brought by the student) are kindly asked not to intervene during teaching sessions, rehearsals, or artistic discussions.
All accompanying persons and visitors must follow the Festival’s official arrangements and instructions regarding photography, videography, and backstage access.

By participating in a Verbier Festival 2026 Shenzhen masterclass, the student (and parent/guardian, if the student is a minor) grants the Festival the right and permission to photograph and record the student and to use their name, likeness, and performance. These materials may be used, in whole or in part, for legitimate Festival purposes, including publicity, promotion, and reporting, across all media platforms, now and in the future.