Conditions
SICA offers participation in one of two categories:
Category A
conductors up to 35 years old
- 4 active participants selected personally by Theodore Kuchar
- 5 rehearsals with the Lviv National Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
- 3 rehearsals with correpetitors
- participation in the final concert of SICA
Category B (Unavailable for foreign students)
passive participants, with no restrictions on age or education
- the number of participants is unlimited
- the opportunity to freely attend SICA rehearsals and discussions
- engaging in networking within SICA activities
Participation fee for SICA
The participation fee for Category A is:
• USD 100 for applicants from Ukraine
• USD 350 for international applicants
There is no application fee. The participation fee is payable only by applicants selected for active participation in the Academy.
Participation in Category B is free of charge.
Accommodation and other expenses
Accommodation and travel expenses are not covered, but our team will be happy to help you find housing or assist with planning your trip.
SICA 2026 Program
Ludwig van Beethoven.
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
Johannes Brahms.
Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73
Felix Mendelssohn.
Overture to Ruy Blas, Op. 95
Yevhen Stankovych.
Cello Concerto No. 2