GNIST international summer course is designed to offer intensive musical education and development opportunities for young, talented musicians.

It focuses on fostering high-level skills through individual instruction, ensemble playing, and specialized courses. Participants in GNIST have the chance to connect with like-minded individuals, engage in challenging musical experiences, and grow their talents in a supportive environment.

The course will feature intensive days with a lot of content, including both individual lessons and ensemble work in larger and smaller groups. We will take into account each participant’s level and experience, creating well-matched groups based on the audition video.

GNIST international summer course has a very limited number of spots and is also open to international participants. 

GNIST translates to spark in english. 

GNIST international summer course takes place in the 2nd course period: June 24-29, 2026

Course details

  • Daily private lessons 
  • Daily rehearsals in various ensembles. Chamber music is an integrated part of this course
  • Performance at a course concert 
  • Performance at the final concert with participants from the same course
  • Free access to selected festival concerts, as well as all course concerts
  • The course area offers possibility for activities such as football, chess and swimming 
  • Read all about prices HERE

Criterias

  • Instruments: violin, viola, cello, and double bass 
  • Application processing requires payment of the application fee (NOK 350)  
  • Participation requires payment of the course fee in advance of the course  
  • All applicants must submit a recording of a self-selected piece that demonstrates their technical and musical abilities, 3-5 minutes in length. A link to the video should be uploaded in the application form  
  • Contact the course leader HERE if you have questions regarding the audition requirements and level. Valdres Sommersymfoni reserves the right to select participants to the best of their ability based on the information provided in the application form and the submitted recording.