MUSIC ACADEMY – JULY 17 – 31, 2027 – near Bordeaux, France
A true immersion in the French art of living :
music, culture, gastronomy, nature and conviviality
We invite you to join us this summer at the Rencontres Musicales Internationales des Graves, a two-week academy and festival that brings together talented young musicians and internationally recognized artists in the heart of the Bordeaux wine region.
You’ll enjoy an inspiring mix of artistic excellence and cultural exchange — study, rehearse, and perform in a warm, supportive environment that celebrates both music and friendship.
The summer academy welcomes young professionals and students from conservatories and music schools.
The Academy Experience :
- 2 full weeks on site at the beautiful gated Moulerens vacation village (15 minutes from Bordeaux, France)
- 6 private lessons
- optional workshops (4 sessions each) : chamber music, baroque interpretation, jazz & improvisation…
- Public performance opportunity for all students ( following the professor’s assessment )
- Open Access to concerts of the Musique en Graves festival
Optional outings :
Cultural
outing
a visit to the historical center
of Bordeaux
Natural wonder outing
on the Atlantic Coast
the Dune du Pilat
(the largest sand dune in Europe)
All lessons and rehearsals are open to the public
Registration opens October 15, 2026
Early bird Registration Deadline : December 31st, 2026 (Registration fee waived)
Registration deadline : January 20, 2027
Limited places available – early registration recommended.
Come be part of an unforgettable week of music, friendship, and inspiration in one of France’s most beautiful regions !
Summer session : July 17–31, 2027
For more information about pricing and the registration application :
The 2027 faculty list will be online soon
PROFESSORS 2026 :
CELLO
CONTREBASSE
PIANO and accompaniment
IMPROVISATION JAZZ
FLUTE
CLARINET
SAXOPHONE
OPTIONAL MUSIC WORKSHOPS
NB : The workshops can be taken as a comprehensive course with no obligation to register for private lessons.
Chamber music :
Various chamber music ensembles for students with a minimum level of a pre-college program.
Professors : Iakov Zats, Lydia Becker,…
Introduction to baroque music
Professor : Lydia Becker
The mechanics of music have changed over time, following the natural development of any living language. In this course, students will explore the basics of historical performance practices, including notation, ornamentation, and general 17th and 18th century musical aesthetics.
A Public Masterclass with Max Zorin, violin
Trad Music
Professeur : Lydia Becker
This elective is dedicated to cultivating a creative space for students to have fun with music. In these sessions, students will learn traditional fiddle tunes by ear and learn ways to accompany melodies free from notated music, including shuffling, chopping, and other non-classical techniques. All instruments are welcome, and no previous experience is necessary to sign up.
MUSIC ACADEMY LOCATION
Château de Moulerens, 2 Rue de Pichey – 33170 GRADIGNAN, FRANCE
Situated on a large gated campus, 10km from Bordeaux, the Château De Moulerens offers a favorable place for practice, study and relaxing surrounded by a spacious wooded park. Students with full board enjoy individual rooms with private bath, three meals a day, access to a gym, tennis court, soccer field, and an olympic swimming pool.
PRATICAL DETAILS
ACCOMODATIONS :
Individual rooms.
Simple, welcoming and comfortable rooms with views of the forest and equipped with private full bath, bedding, closet, desk and flat-screen TV.
Bring a toiletry bag and towel. On the day of departure the linens must be placed in the trolleys provided for this purpose.
Full board restoration. Three traditional European meals per day prepared by a French chef ( self-service ).
Access to a gym, tennis court, soccer field, and an olympic swimming pool.
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* Room keys that are not returned will incur a fee of 30€. Please keep the rooms clean and respectful of the staff in charge of receiving the rooms.
A fee of 50€ may be applied for additional cleaning service if deemed necessary by the staff.
More information : Château Moulerens
INSURANCE :
Students must be fully covered by insurance, including health and instrument insurance.
OTHER DETAILS :
If possible, please bring a music stand. Each student must bring their scores, and concert attire (black pants or skirt, black shoes, white shirt).