GISA Ambassadors

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GISA Ambassadors

Follow the links to reach out our GISA Ambassadors for any questions or guidance.

Cheng Io Lo - Ambassador

Ambassador
Cheng Io Lo

Studies:
Columbia University, Julliard School, Colburn School


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Eva Kobor - Ambassador

Ambassador
Eva Kobor

Studies:
Sivom Cap D’Ail School of Music, Académie Rainier III of Monaco, Liszt Ferenc Academy


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Alessandra Yang - Ambassador

Ambassador
Alessandra Yang

Studies:
Julliard pre-college, Musik und Kunst Privatuniversität der Stadt Wien


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Barbora Butvydaite - Ambassador

Ambassador
Barbora Butvydaitė

Studies:
Universität Mozarteum in Salzburg


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GISA Ambassadors Program

This is your guide to becoming an Ambassador for the Geneva International String Academy (GISA).
It outlines your role as an Ambassador, answers frequently asked questions, and includes resources to help you get started and make an impact.

Why GISA Ambassadors?

  • Promote the Academy to professors and conservatories
  • Attract students' applications

What is the motivation of being an Ambassador?

  • Being a GISA Ambassador is an opportunity to develop leadership, communication skills, and a sense of initiative. You become part of a team, gain experience that can enrich your CV.
  • Each student Ambassador will be assisted in gaining access to ClasseekLink professional network, in collaboration with our partner Classeek.
  • An Ambassador is eligible to receive one set of strings. 

Who can be an Ambassador: Alumni and Professors.

GISA Calendar

  • GISA Web Site ready: when Guest of honour is identified
  • Flyers and Posters: December
  • Applications start: December 15th
  • Applications end: March, on first Monday at 23:59.
  • Summer Academy: 9 days starting first week of July

What is the role of a GISA Ambassador?

Below is a list of suggested actions that a GISA Ambassador may take. These are flexible and meant to inspire, not prescribe. Be sure to read the Q&A section that follows to better understand the freedom you have in shaping your involvement according to your context and strengths.

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Introducing the Academy to Professors and Students

Contact violin, viola, and cello teachers

Identify the most influential teachers and send them an email explaining the benefits of GISA for their students.

Request a short meeting to present the Academy at the beginning or end of a class.

Provide promotional materials (brochures, website links, testimonials from former students).

Encourage teachers to personally recommend the Academy to their students.

Present GISA during chamber music classes

Ask to give a 10-minute presentation during chamber music sessions.

Show a slideshow with videos and testimonials from former participants.

Leave flyers for interested students.

Distribute flyers and posters in the conservatory and practice rooms

Place posters in strategic locations: entrance hall, cafeteria, classrooms, library.

Leave flyers at the conservatory's front desk.

Spreading the Word on Social Media

Share posts, videos, and stories on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp

Publish a content following a calendar (e.g., one post per month, one story per week during application period).

Use relevant hashtags (#GISA #GenevaStringAcademy).

Encourage students to share posts to increase visibility.

Publish testimonials from past participants and masterclass excerpts

Publish existing testimonial videos as contained in videos summarizing a day during the Academy.

Share GISA résumé clips and explain their educational value.

Post a “Did you know?” series about the professors and program.

Post original content: musician interviews, behind-the-scenes footage

Conduct interactive Instagram polls (e.g., "Do you know these pieces performed at GISA? Do you know participation costs are paid by GISA? …").

Organizing Presentations and Mini-Events

Information session

Book a room at the conservatory and invite students to a 20-minute presentation prepared by GISA.

Show a short GISA video about the Academy and answer questions.

Plan a Q&A session with past participants.

Live demonstration

Invite a former participant and have him/her share their experience.

Record and share this event on social media.

Introductory masterclass

Ask a violin, viola, or cello professor from GISA to host a masterclass.

Invite students to attend for free.

GISA Ambassador Q&A

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You will be assisted in gaining access to Classeek’s professional network, in collaboration with our partner Classeek, and besides being offered two free sets of strings per year, being a GISA Ambassador is an opportunity to develop leadership, communication skills, and a sense of initiative. You become part of the team, gain experience that can enrich your CV, and in the case of strong involvement, may be invited to perform during the Winter Season at the Franz Liszt hall of the Conservatoire de Genève.

Starter kit

The starter kit contains files you can download, including a powerpoint file. You will need to fill the form for getting the authorization.

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References

GISA edition 2024 – Matthew McDowell, Ayano Nakamura, Andrew Samarasekara
GISA edition 2024 – Matthew McDowell (Yale), Ayano Nakamura (Yale), Andrew Samarasekara (Yale) at the Société de Lecture in Geneva
Concert 2021 at the E. Fitzgerald theatre

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