1. Where does isa take place?
isa takes place in the wonderful city of Music, in Vienna. At the campus of the mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, in the 3rd district.

2. When do I find out whether I’ve been admitted to isa?
Audition results will be announced by E-mail in the middle of March.

 1. Do I have to pay extra to participate in the workshops?
Workshops are open only to master class participants and are included in the course fee.

2. How many workshops may I attend?
Participants decide for themselves how many workshops they will attend. You can get an idea of each workshop’s intensity and required time investment on our website.

 1. When and how may I register for the competitions?
At the beginning of each course, the professors will nominate the candidates who will be permitted to participate in the competitions. It is possible to be nominated for more than one award category, but it must be with different pieces

 2. Do I have to be able to play entire works?
Each nominated work must be prepared in full. The jury can decide which movement is to be played.

 1. What is the isaFestival?
The isaFestival is a presentation platform that offers participants the chance to play publicly in concerts. A high standard of artistic quality (suited to performing professionally in public) is required.

 2. In how many public concerts may I perform?
The isaFestival is planned so that each participant gets at least one chance to perform in a concert.

 3. When will I learn which concert I’ll be able to play in?
The programme of each concert is finalised one day in advance. Participants may register with appropriate works, but only after they have received approval from their professors. The artistic director is responsible for final selections and decisions on performances.

1. By when do I have to pay the various fees?
The registration fee is to be paid by May 15, 2025 at the latest.
The course fee is to be paid after confirmation of participation by July 15, 2023 at the latest.

2. Are the workshops included?
All supplemental offerings—such as the workshops—are already included in the course fee.

3. Will I get my money back if I cancel?
After 15 July 2025, the course fee can only be refunded in proven cases of force majeure. The registration fee is non-refundable.

1. How do I get to the course location?
The mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna is very close from the station Landstraße – Wien Mitte.

2. How do I get to my hotel?
Open a mobile map and put in the address.

3. May I choose my own roommate?
If you’d like to have a specific roommate, you’re welcome to send us an E-mail to this effect as soon as possible at isa-music@mdw.ac.at.