A: You should bring your instrument, any accessories you need to play your instrument (shoulder rest, rosin, bow etc), any music you are working on that you would like to play for a master class, and all your violist friends. Of course, having a viola is not a requirement - you can still observe all the sessions and try out some instruments brought by our vendors.
A: Follow this link here to the registration page. Registration is $40 for MYAC students and $50 for individuals with a percentage discount for groups of 5 or more.
A: We will accept day-of registrations, however, day-of registration costs $65 instead of the usual fee.
A: Yes! Groups of 5+ can register for a discounted rate. Teachers must send a roster of students planning on attending to evanfojtik@mya.org to receive a group discount.
A: The Festival will take place at Bennett Gordon Hall at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park. See our Directions page for detailed instructions on how to get there!
A: Yes you may! All extra family members must pay a $20 Observer Fee for access to all classes plus lunch.
A: No! Lunch is included in the cost. Please advise of any allergy restrictions upon registration so we may do our best to accommodate. (Email mya@mya.org)
A: Prior to the festival, an email will be sent to participants with a link for signing up for master classes.
A: Clinicians will be teachers, educators, and performers from the Greater Chicago area and beyond.
A: Clinics will be held in rooms throughout Bennett Gordon Hall. All you have to do is go to the room of the clinic you'd like to attend! And don't forget your viola if it's a playing class!
A: The check-in/registration table will be open at 8:30am.
A: The last clinics will wrap up around 4pm and there will be a recital from 4pm until 5pm.
A: We will have vendors at the festival with booths set up where you can try their instruments, accessories, etc.
A: No! Parking is completely free and there is plenty of it! Please see the Directions page for more information on where to park.
A: Yes - on the day of the festival, people who wish to observe (but not participate) in any sessions can pay a $15 Observer Fee. They will not be able to participate in Master Classes or Technique sessions, for example, but they would be able to watch classes and performances.
A: Any additional questions, please email evanfojtik@mya.org or call Midwest Young Artists Conservatory at 847-926-9898