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Application Process

  • ​The Focusyear Auditions will be held on March 13 - 15, 2026 in Basel. 

  • Applicants should be aware that the Focusyear is a one-year engagement, September-July, which takes priority over other musical activities.

  • Focusyear does not set a minimum or maximum age limit and admits students of any nationality. 

  • Please be aware that we are looking for a level of musicianship that is comparable to master students or above. This program is also intended for professional musicians who want to refocus their own musical scene. 

  • Deadline for Applications is December 31, 2025. 

A:
Application

  • Please chose two tracks from your personal Jazz repertoire. A recording should be chosen which showcases your quality as a performer and soloist (improvisation). 

  • Please add one recording of your own compositions. 

  • Please send a link so we can listen to your music without having to download it. Either via Soundcloud, via Youtube or via Dropbox. (To upload the links, please insert it in a pdf document.)

B:
Required written information

  • Personal details (CV, musical biography)

  • Cover letter/Motivation letter (why do you want to participate in Focusyear)

  • Previous musical activities, list of musical works, link to artist website

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