Phase I. Auditions
The audition procedure, required repertoire and web link to register online are on this web site (Audition Info). To view the information needed for registration, see Orchestra Audition Questionnaire.

• After registering online for an AIMS audition, you will receive a Confirmatory Email with the link to a document, the Orchestra Audition Questionnaire and Report. These are the instructions you will be given:
  
  1. OPEN and PRINT OUT THIS DOCUMENT.
  2. FILL OUT the questionnaire, your repertoire, attach a small photo and your one-page résumé. Your résumé should include competitions you have won/placed.
  3. BRING THESE ITEMS TO YOUR AUDITION.
  4. GIVE THEM TO THE AIMS REPRESENTATIVE.
  The judge will use page 2 of the document to record the results of your audition.
  
  For Recorded Auditions: register online, pay the audition fee and send these same items with your recording to the AIMS Office.

• Please discuss how you plan to finance AIMS in Graz with the AIMS Representative. See You Can Afford AIMS in Graz.
• For detailed directions, map links, address, building, and location of your audition: see Orchestra Audition Details

Phase II. Acceptance
You will be notified of your acceptance as a member of the AIMS Festival Orchestra on April 1 both by an Acceptance Email and by posting your name on the Orchestra Roster on this web site. Your Contract will be attached to the Email. Both the $250 Contract Deposit and your Signed Contract must be returned to AIMS within 14 days to hold your place in the orchestra. The 14-day period begins on April 1. A $25 fine is levied when the contract is not returned within two weeks. Efforts to replace you will begin promptly. Your responsibilities are to provide AIMS with a valid email address to receive your contract without delay and to view the new Orchestra Roster on April 1.

Your contract can be signed electronically by following the directions in your Acceptance Email. Alternatively, you may print and sign a paper contract and return it within 14 days. You are requested to pay the $250 Contract Deposit by credit card through PayPal (see "Make Payment" page on this web site); checks will be accepted if received by AIMS within the 14-day period.

Phase III. Enrollment/Travel
To Enroll as a participant in AIMS in Graz, click on the web link in your Acceptance Email. Information needed includes your updated contact information (from April to July), passport and visa info, health insurance coverage, travel information, permission for emergency health care, health history, and proficiency in German (if you plan to enroll in a German class). AIMS’ Limits of Responsibility and Housing policies also are included. You are not officially accepted until this phase is completed.

Travel
You will be asked to review AIMS travel policies and give your travel preferences--your originating city, destination(s) and preferred travel dates. This information will be sent to the travel agent and an itinerary developed for your approval. If you are traveling with another person, please type the name(s) in the Special Request box. You also may record your travel plans if you are NOT booking travel through AIMS.

To view information needed in this Phase, click on the documents below. Note: These documents are only for information. All phases of registration are now Online.

Vital Statistics

Housing Info

Passport and Visa Info

AIMS Limits of Responsibility

Travel Info

Medical Reminders

Emergency Treatment Permission and Health History

German Class Placement

For your Information:

Major Events Calendar

Descriptions of Concerts and Recitals in Graz.

Photo Gallery: View Graz concert venues.