Orchestra

25th ANNIVERSARY SEASON 
Europe’s Premier Young Artist Program

June 29 – August 1, 2025

The Orchestra Studio is a pre-professional training & performance program for students between the ages of 18-29 interested pursuing a career as a 21st century professional musician. The six-week tuition free program provides participants high-caliber technical training, practical audition tools, and rich performance experiences led by an internationally acclaimed faculty.

The orchestra is led by Metropolitan Opera conductor J. David Jackson and encompasses a full range of strings, winds, brass, and percussion. Maestro Jackson, along with a renowned faculty of visiting and resident artists curates a program aimed at empowering musicians through rigorous training, outstanding performance opportunities, and the realization of the multi-faceted layers necessary for a successful career in today’s changing musical landscape.

At the Trentino Music Festival participants are immersed in an atmosphere of extraordinary music making, and the rich cultural exchange that comes from performing with musicians from different cultures and countries in a beautiful international setting.

Training and performance opportunities –
Symphony Orchestra Performances
Collaborative Stage Performances – Opera/Dance/Musical Theatre
Master Classes – Resident faculty in Strings, Winds, Brass, & Percussion
Orchestra Repertoire Classes – Designed to enhance skills in a variety of styles to improve marketability in modern day auditions

Orchestra Repertoire for the 2025 Season –
PROGRAM #1 
Bartok – Hungarian Sketches
Elgar – Enigma Variations
Dvorak – Symphony #8

PROGRAM #2
Wagner –  Lohengrin, Prelude to Act I
Sibelius – Karelia Suite Op. 11
Wagner – Overture to Rienzi
Sibelius – Symphony #2 in D Op. 43

Encore for both programs –
An der schönen blauen Donau & Künstlerleben
A Tribute to the 200th Anniversary of Johann Strauss

Staged Productions –
Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck
Little Women by Mark Adamo (Italian Premiere)
Alcina by George Frideric Handel
Cendrillon by Jules Massenet
Jesus Christ Superstar by Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber

Auditions – Young Artists are accepted by Video auditions. To apply, click “Apply Now!” and fill out the application and attach your audition video. Videos should include two vocal selections of varying styles.

Acceptance – Early applications are strongly encouraged to ensure participation in the festival. Once accepted you will receive an acceptance package with pertinent information on the festival, payments, travel, housing, and information pertinent to your stay in Italy.

Deadline – The application deadline is March 31.

Program Fee – Thanks to a generous grant from Music Academy International, all participants of the Orchestra Studio will receive a $3,995 scholarship for the 2025 season. Participants pay only a housing and administrative fee.

Housing Fee – Housing Fee $1,250.

Administrative/Music Fee – Administrative Fee $500.

Learn what you love in Italy!!