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  • What is FIMValencia?
    The Valencia International Music Festival is an educational and cultural project whose objective is the dissemination and promotion of music as a form of expression. The musical work of FIMValencia is reflected in musical improvement courses, instrumental groups, chamber competitions, concerts, workshops, conferences and master classes for all specialties. All these activities are carried out by top-level international professionals. The Valencia International Music Festival was officially established in 2017, and since then it has brought a total of 181 teachers and soloists from 21 different nationalities to Valencia, and since then has obtained a total of 1230 students from 28 countries. around the world. FIMValencia is undoubtedly one of the most complete and relevant music festivals in the entire national territory. In its 8th edition, FIMValencia 2024 will have 45 instrument teachers, 10 complementary activity teachers, 2 accompanying pianists, 2 conductors 10 team members, and will have a capacity of up to 250 registered students.
  • How did FIMValencia come about?
    Thanks to the great musical tradition that exists in the Valencian Community, we wanted to invest in musical education to broaden and improve the knowledge and goals of all music students and professional musicians. We have assumed a type of organization with international elite teachers, focused on the improvement of students who are studying music at any level, holding a week of high-performance musical coexistence every year.
  • Who organizes FIMValencia?
    The 2024 Valencia International Music Festival is an event organized by the "FIM Valencia Cultural Association" (G40595092) and under the direction of José Luis Cortell Añó, José Miguel Rodrigo Dorce and José Antonio Soria under the name of the brand registered FIMVALENCIA.
  • When and where is it celebrated?
    The courses will take place in Valencia, (SPAIN) at the Joaquín Rodrigo Higher Conservatory of Music of Valencia and will take place from July 16 to 20 (5 days), from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.. The concerts and recitals with the participation of the students will be held in the same building. FIMValencia 2024 Venue: "Joaquín Rodrigo" Superior Conservatory of Music of Valencia C/ de Ricardo Muñoz Suay, s/n, 46013 Valencia, Spain. Other activities such as the Chamber Competition will be held in Manises, in the Vicent Ros Hall, or the didactic concert on July 21 at the Manises Auditorium.
  • What are FIMValencia's music courses?
    Music courses are the main focus of the festival. To make it possible, the most outstanding international instrumentalists travel from different cities around the world to Valencia in order to share their knowledge with all those interested in living a unique opportunity that will bring them closer to knowing and receiving classes from the best artists of the moment.
  • How are the FIMValencia activities structured?
    All students will have at least one class with each teacher of the chosen specialty (it will not be possible to select a teacher). One of the characteristics that make this course special is that the classes with different teachers give different points of view, which nurtures the student in a more complete way The schedule structure is as follows: ​ 09:00-10:00 Group classes of different specialties ​ 10:00-11:30 Individual classes / Complementary activity ​ 11:30-12:00 BREAK ​ 12:00-14:15 Individual classes / Complementary activity ​ 14:15-15:30 BREAK ​ 15:30-21.00 Individual classes / Complementary activity / Groups ​ (Schedule may vary) At the end of classes: free access to the different concerts and recitals organized by FIMValencia, as well as attending the Chamber Music Contest as an audience. All the information will be provided through PDF quadrants, which will be sent to the students well in advance.
  • Who is it for?
    FIMValencia 2024 is aimed at professional musicians and music students in the most advanced courses, with a minimum age of 15 years old and 3rd year of professional education as minimum music studies completed. If a younger student or one with less studies wishes to access FIMValencia 2024, they must contact us before registering and provide us with a recording so that our teachers can evaluate it.
  • I am underage. Can I enroll in the course?
    Yes. To participate in FIMValencia 2024, a minimum age of 15 years is required. A signed consent authorization with the guardians' data will be required. A few days before the Festival, the document will be sent, which must be brought filled out and signed on the first day. If a younger or less educated student wishes to access FIMValencia 2024, they must contact us before registering and provide us with a recording so that our teachers can evaluate it.
  • What are the registration modalities and what do they include?
    You can find all the information in the section: FIMValencia 2024
  • What is cancellation insurance and why do I need it?
    Enrollment cancellation insurance: The price of the cancellation insurance is €50. ​ If for any reason the student has to cancel their attendance at FIMValencia 2024, the amount paid for the registration will be refunded in full, less the amount of the cancellation insurance and a transfer fee of €3. ​ The cancellation insurance will be valid until June 30, 2024 included. The cancellation insurance will cease to be valid on July 1, 2024. The amount paid will not be refunded for cancellations made after July 1, 2024. ​ This cancellation insurance affects all the products contracted in the registration, except for the contracting of accommodation.​
  • What group will I participate with?
    All active students will take part in one of the groups and will receive classes and rehearsals to prepare for the concert. ​ The FIMValencia management, together with the international teaching staff, will select and distribute the students into the different groups that the festival offers. This distribution will take into account the instrument and the level required to be able to perform the pieces. Students will be informed in advance so they can prepare the repertoire properly. ​ The size and staff of the groups may change according to the level and number of students attending FIMValencia. ​ The closing concert will be on Saturday, July 20, starting at 5:30 p.m.
  • How to sign up?
    On April 1st at 10:00 a.m. Spanish Peninsular time, registration for FIMValencia 2024 will open. At that time you can access the registration form from the main page of our website.
  • What methods of payment do you accept?
    Payment can be made by card payment or by transfer.
  • Will there be individual study rooms?
    Yes, there will be practice rooms
  • Where can we leave our instrument while we don't have classes?
    There will be an enabled room controlled at all times by the STAFF for large instruments. FIMValencia is not responsible for the loss or theft of any property including instruments.
  • What happens if I am late for my class?
    Each student must be responsible for attending their classes punctually, since not attending a class means losing it. We recommend that you arrive at your classroom at least 5 minutes in advance.
  • Liability insurance
    The organization has contracted civil liability insurance during the days of the festival at the FIMValencia headquarters​. The FIMValencia organization is not responsible for the damages and damages that the student may cause to other people or institutions during the festival week. ​The Organization of FIMValencia is not responsible for damages and damage to the student's material objects during the festival week. ​The Organization of FIMValencia is not responsible for the health and well-being of students inside or outside the center.
  • Lunches and meals
    The restaurant-cafeteria in our building will be open and available to students throughout the festival. ​ There are also many restaurants around the center, and even a shopping center just 1 minute from the Conservatory of Music of Valencia.
  • Accommodation
    The festival will have shared accommodation available with other festival students. ​​ The date of entry will be Monday, July 15 in the afternoon and departure on Sunday, July 21 in the morning. ​​ The price is €300 for 6 nights (€50 per person and night), without breakfast. ​​ If you are interested in hiring accommodation through us, we recommend that you contact us before registering to ensure availability. You can do it through WhatsApp or by calling us at +34 611 60 36 97. ​​ The accommodation will be shared with other students of the festival of the same sex, of similar ages and in separate beds. ​​ To contract the accommodation, the student must be over 18 years of age. ​ The organization of the festival is not responsible for any damage or harm caused by the students in the accommodation.
  • Who is it for?
    FIMValencia "Junior", a version of our festival adapted for younger music students, with a minimum age of 7 years and a level of musical studies from 1st Elementary to 2nd Grade. Professional Grade.
  • Where and when?
    At the Joaquín Rodrigo Higher Conservatory of Music in Valencia C/ de Ricardo Muñoz Suay, s/n, 46013 Valencia, Spain From Tuesday, July 16 to Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 09:00 to 15:00
  • What does the registration include?
    Students will receive daily collective instrument classes, group rehearsals and activity workshops such as Yoga, Pilates or the Alexander Technique. In addition, at all times that they are not actively participating in the classes, they will be working together with a teacher with whom they will carry out different activities. ​ The number of individual classes the student receives will depend on the type of enrollment.
  • Enrollment Types
    You can find all the information in the section: FIMValencia "Junior" 2024
  • Payment methods
    Payment can be made by card payment or by manual transfer.
  • Cancellation insurance
    The price of the cancellation insurance is €30. ​ If for any reason you have to cancel your attendance at FIMValencia Junior 2023, you will be refunded the amount paid in full, less the amount of the cancellation insurance and a transfer fee of €5. ​ The cancellation insurance will be valid until June 30, included. The cancellation insurance will cease to be valid on July 1st. Cancellations made on or after July 1 will not be refunded the amount paid.
  • Lunches and meals
    The restaurant-cafeteria of the facilities will be open and available to students throughout the festival. ​ At lunch break, students will head to the cafeteria for lunch. They will be accompanied by the Monitor at all times and will not leave the facilities of the Superior Conservatory of Music of Valencia.
  • Other information
    We will have a classroom to be able to leave the instruments during the day. ​ All students will receive a festival t-shirt. ​ The FIMValencia 2024 "Junior" teaching staff is different from the FIMValencia 2024 teaching staff and will be made up of qualified professionals with experience in teaching music to the youngest. ​ All classes will be in Spanish or Valencian, depending on the preference of the student. The distribution of the classes will be carried out by the organization of the festival. If a student needs to change a class, they must do so directly with their classmates. ​ If a student is late or does not attend any class, it will not be recoverable in any case. ​ The minimum number of students to take the course of the corresponding specialty is 3 students, if the minimum is not reached, the student's parents will be contacted to refund the full amount or change the modality.
  • If we need help or information, who do we turn to?
    FIMValencia will have several members of the Staff who will be identified by the Festival t-shirts. They will always be at the entrance of our headquarters and will help you in everything in their power.
  • If a medical emergency arises, what do we do?
    If an accident or medical emergency occurs, you must immediately notify STAFF personnel, who will contact emergencies (if necessary) and in the case of minors, will call the parents or legal guardians of the student to notify them of the incident. The educational center has sanitary material to perform first aid until the arrival of the emergency team.
  • If we are victims of or observe aggressive or discriminatory conduct, what do we do?
    If you are a victim of or witness aggressive or discriminatory conduct, you must notify our STAFF immediately. The FIMValencia organization will not tolerate this behavior under any circumstances and the person responsible will be immediately expelled. This person will not be able to continue attending the FIMValencia 2024 activities and in no case will the registration amount be reimbursed. If the student is a minor, the parents or legal guardians will be called to notify them of the incident and communicate the immediate expulsion of the student.
  • equality and diversity
    FIMValencia has an "Equality and Diversity Agent" responsible for ensuring that our organization offers equal opportunities, regardless of race, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or beliefs to workers and students.
  • How to get?
    FIMValencia 2024 Headquarters: Higher Conservatory of Music Joaquín Rodrigo" from Valencia C/ de Ricardo Muñoz Suay, s/n, 46013 Valencia, Spain
  • Why sponsor FIMValencia?
    Supporting this type of educational-cultural events improves the image and reputation of your company. In addition, it differentiates you from your competitors and presents you as a company committed to the community. We will promote your brand, provide it with visibility and help you to engage directly with consumers, offering you our space to expose your product and carry out a market study if necessary. It will also serve to retain your existing customers.
  • How many people does the festival attract?
    It is important to know that FIMValencia is a Festival that attracts a significant number of people every year. About 200 direct students, whose families are always present in the different activities we offer. Music concerts with around 3000 people in the seats. Representation of city councils and other entities of the Valencian Community, as well as newspapers, photographer and reporter of the Festival…
  • What visibility would my sponsorship achieve?
    From the FIMValencia Cultural Association we thank you and as a reward we offer you visibility in our brochures and programs, as well as in all our online platforms. Web page: www.fimvalencia.com, where we accumulated 35,447 page visits, for a total of 8,956 users (data collected by Google Analytics during the second quarter of 2021). Facebook: www.facebook.com/fimvalencia, with currently 5,200 followers. Instagram: www.instagram.com/fimvalencia, with 13,750 followers and increasing day after day. It should be noted that all our visits to the web and followers on social networks are from professional musicians, music students or people with some other relationship or interest in music, so your brand will be seen by thousands of people within the musical and cultural field.
  • From how much amount can I access to be a sponsor of FIMValencia?
    From €300 + VAT (21%)
  • What should I do if I want to sign a sponsorship in cooperation with FIMValencia?
    For more information, please send an email to info@fimvalencia.com or call 611603697
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