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With increasing number of instrumentalists developing their performance beyond the traditional approaches, we are offering a course for players to experiment with their performance style, and movement skills, and to take part on stage in opera specially commissioned with this in mind. 

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In 2019, instrumentalists will work with the Vonnegut Collective, performing alongside BBC Philharmonic musicians Gary Farr (trumpet) and Gemma Bass (violin).

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Course Outline...

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Throughout the process you will be mentored by the Vonnegut Collective

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July 22  Receive parts/scores

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Aug 27  Course Week 1 - Creating a Company - inhabiting the stage and the music

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Sept 2  Course Week 2 - Rehearsal and performance week

 

Sept 5  Filming day

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Sept 6  Performance day

 

In addition to preparing the operas, you are requested to bring a solo [unaccompanied] piece you would use for audition, preferably written in the last 30 years, which you can use to experiment with.

 

The cost of the 2019 course will be £290. Fees are heavily subsidised thanks to the generosity of our funders. (The actual cost to MCYO per participant is in the region of £1000.)

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To apply, please complete the application form at the top of this page.