OPEN CALL Study Tour residency

XL RESURREXIT festival organized by concert institution „Polifonija“ is the oldest representative professional music festival of the city Šiauliai, known both, in Lithuania and Europe. This year RESURREXIT is celebrating its 40th anniversary. During Easter week (10-16 April) there will be twelve concerts, full day scientific conference "Religious music: art, science,practice" and Study Tour residency.

Study Tour is a seven-day educational residency for Lithuanian and foreign young musicians (up to 35 years old). It is intended for students, singers, composers, educators, conductors and and others who are interested in choral music. Mentor of residents dr. Linas Balandis will invite you to explore the RESURREXIT festival from various perspectives, gain practical and theoretical knowledge.Together we will observe rehearsals, concerts, participate in a series of seminars, organize meetings with festival guests, initiate discussions, gain new connections and experiences. Of course, in addition to the program, you will also have some free time to explore the city.

We will provide participants with:
- compensation for travel expenses (up to 300 EUR);
- accommodation services;
- per diem for meals;
- Study Tour ticket, with it you will enter all RESURREXIT events for free;
- a diploma.

All you need to participate is to be no older than 35 years old, fill out the application form and send a motivational letter bye-mail to julija@polifonija.lt

Application form: https://forms.gle/hG4SYNSGAKTefcHX9
Deadline – 10 March, 2023.

If you have additional questions, please contact us by e-mail - julija@polifonija.lt

Sponsors of the Festival:
Šiauliai City Municipality
Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania
Pakruojis District Municipality

The internationalisation of this event was supported by the IGNITE project
Co-funded by the European Union