Application & Participation

Total fee: € 370

• Enrollment fee: € 170
  Due upon confirmation of acceptance.
  Non-refundable in case of withdrawal.

• Course fee: € 200
  Payable in one installment before the first lesson at the course secretariat.

Limited to 12 participants.

Total fee: € 170

• Enrollment fee: € 70
  Due upon registration.
  Non-refundable in case of withdrawal.

• Attendance fee: € 100
  Payable in one installment before the first lesson at the course secretariat.

Limited to 10 auditors.

Admission is by selection.

Please follow these steps:

• Complete the online application form.

• You will immediately receive a confirmation email acknowledging your application.

• Upload an audio or video recording.

• The secretariat will review your materials.

• If accepted, you will receive an official confirmation email.

To secure your place:

• The enrollment fee of €170 must be paid within 10 days of acceptance.

• After 10 days, unpaid places will be offered to candidates on the waiting list.

Please do not transfer any payment before receiving official acceptance.

To apply as auditor:

• Complete the online application form.

• In the designated field, indicate that you are applying as an Auditor Participant.
  Submit the form.

• After submitting the form, you will immediately receive an automatic email confirming that your application has been received.

• Please wait for a second email from the course secretariat confirming your place and providing payment instructions.

• Your registration will be finalized upon payment of the enrollment fee.

For active participants, the course fee includes:

• Accommodation in shared rooms

• Lodging in facilities located near the historic center of San Quirico d’Orcia

Participants who wish to arrange independent accommodation (single room with private facilities) are asked to indicate this preference in the application form.

A list of available options will be provided.

All participants are kindly requested to specify in the application form whether they intend to use the shared accommodation option.

Please note that choosing independent accommodation does not entitle participants to a reduction of the course fee.

For any questions, please contact us via the “Contact” page.

Auditor participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation.

After confirmation of enrollment, auditors will receive a list of recommended hospitality facilities in San Quirico d’Orcia and surrounding areas.

The secretariat will be available for general guidance if needed.

Participants (Effective and Auditors) may join two daily shared meals at a reduced rate: €15 per day

Includes:

• Lunch

• Dinner

Breakfast is not included. Several cafés and bars are available in the historic center.

The daily meal contribution:

• Is not included in the tuition fee

• Must be paid daily (same day or the day before, according to on-site instructions)

This flexible formula allows participants freedom to dine independently when desired.

Monday 13 July – Friday 17 July

Daily structure:

• 09:00–13:00 — Morning lessons

• 13:00–14:00 — Lunch break

• 14:00–19:00 — Afternoon lessons

• 19:15–20:15 — Dinner

• 21:00 — Evening concert (in church)

Lesson Structure Details

Individual Lessons – Marco Mencoboni

Individual lessons take place in the church, on harpsichord and organ.

With 12 active students and 6 hours (360 minutes) of individual teaching per day, each student is entitled to:

30 minutes of individual lesson per day.

Group Lessons – Richardus Cochlearius

Group sessions take place in the small municipal theatre and are held on harpsichord.

Auditors are welcome to participate, with priority given to active students.

The course takes place in
San Quirico d’Orcia (SI), 53027, Italy

There are no direct public transport connections to the town.

Participants may:

• Arrive independently

• Use the transfer service organized by the Association

Participants wishing to use the transfer must:

• Arrive at Chiusi–Chianciano Terme railway station

• On Sunday 12 July 2025

• Between 16:00 and 18:00

Detailed instructions will be sent to enrolled students.

The station is easily reachable from Firenze Santa Maria Novella.

The most convenient airport is Florence Airport.

Recommended route for air travel:

1. 1) Arrival at Florence Airport

2. 2) Transfer to Firenze Santa Maria Novella train station

3. 3) Train to Chiusi–Chianciano Terme

4. 4) Organized transfer to San Quirico d’Orcia

Further details will be provided after enrollment.

Lessons conclude on Friday 17 July with the final concert at 21:00.

Departure is possible from Saturday morning.

For participants using the transfer service:

• Transfer to Chiusi–Chianciano Terme station

• Approximately between 13:00 and 14:00

Participants booking return flights are advised to choose an evening departure (after 18:00) from Florence Airport.

Additional practical information will be communicated to enrolled participants.