The academy for
orchestral leadership

The one-of-a-kind academy for orchestral leadership


First Chair Academy is a revolutionary and inspiring new initiative designed to develop the high levels of musical excellence and leadership skills demanded of the orchestra leaders of the future.

UPCOMING ACADEMY SESSION:

thessaloniki, greece
july 15-21

PLAY IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS WITH AN ORCHESTRA WHILE MENTORED BY INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED LEADERS

PLACES AVAILABLE FOR VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO & DOUBLEBASS

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PRESENTING THE FIRST CHAIR ACADEMY

The First Chair Academy gathers a team of prominent orchestra leaders, conductors, musicologists, motivational trainers and scholars, led by Igor Gruppman to inspire the next generation of orchestra leaders.

last summer fca session in greece

See the documentary film presenting the First Chair Academy annual encounter in Thessaloniki, Greece

OUR MISSION

The FCA is aN INvaluable source for orchestras seeking to RECRUIT AND train their string leaders and concertmasters

A revolutionary and inspiring new initiative, the First Chair Academy aims to develop the high levels of musical excellence and leadership skills demanded of the orchestra leaders of the future.

The FCA aims to select and bring together talented young musicians from around the world into its international programs, supported by the most renowned artists of today.

GREAT MUSIC LEADERS SUPPORTING THE FIRST CHAIR ACADEMY

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THE FCA FORMULA

THE FCA INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY SESSIONS

Our specialist team of dedicated international experts have created unique pedagogical programmes, both face-to-face and online, offering a diverse approach to education, mentorship, coaching, peer supervision, and performance.

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IGOR GRUPPMAN

welcome from our founder & artistic director

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