The Orchestre de Chambre des Étudiants de Lausanne (OChE) is delighted to be organising the sixth edition of its competition for students of the Haute École de Musique de Lausanne. This is your chance to take part in our spring 2025 concerts as a soloist.
Our orchestra is made up of music-loving students and amateur instrumentalists, and has been operating without a conductor since it was founded in 2013. We give you the opportunity to play a programme that is close to your heart, in a close-knit orchestra where a good atmosphere is an important factor. Over the course of the semester, if you choose to participate, you will be asked to take part in a significant number of rehearsals, which will take place on Tuesday evenings on the EPFL campus. Your collaboration with our Konzertmeisterin will be an important part of our work together.
Calendar
The competition is organised in two stages. The first stage is a selection process based on applications, after which five candidates will be selected for the second stage. Then, an audition with piano is organised with our committee. Candidates must bring their own accompanist. The OChE does not offer accompanists.
- October: Acceptance of applications begins
- 31 October: Deadline for applications
- 16 November: HEMU admission audition
Application
The application must include:
- A motivational letter, explaining the choice of piece you would like to perform with us
- CV
- A video recording of a performance that shows you in your best light. Preferably the exposition of the piece you are proposing.
- The application form
The piece you propose will be a major factor in our committee’s decision. We are a Mannheim ensemble (strings, 2.2.2.2, 2.2.0.0, timpani). There may be differences, but the orchestration must be consistent with our orchestra. We remind you that we play without a conductor. To maximise your chances, find out more about our orchestra.
You can find a selection of suitable concertos and others to avoid here.
Conditions of registration
The conditions for the competition are the same as for the previous ones: you must be enrolled in at least the third semester (second year) of your bachelor’s degree in an instrument at the HEMU and be a member of the ADE. It is open to all instruments and all periods. Group applications are possible; in this case, a group video is required.
Our spring concerts will take place at the beginning of May 2025. There will be one concert on the EPFL campus and another in a hall in Lausanne. More detailed information will be published here as soon as it becomes available.
The orchestra committee remains at your disposal should you have any questions.
We look forward to reading your beautiful proposals!
For more information & for sending applications : [email protected]
FAQ
Can I apply as a singer ?
Of course !
Does the recording have to be that of the proposed work ?
Not necessary, you can choose one (or several) that shows you in a good light.
Can I suggest several works ?
Yes you can, just don’t forget to send us one registration form per work.