Building a Successful Professional Artistic Practice
Teachers
Willem Wander van Nieuwkerk (CvA), Leo Deijsselbloem (MCN), guest instructors
Term
January-December 2011
Learning objective
This course teaches soloists and performers of chamber music how to develop and present music programs, musical events, and educational projects that reflect their artistic qualities, or those of their ensemble, while attracting the attention of agents and audiences.
Course description
First period: intensive seminars given by guest professors. Renowned musicians, festival leaders, concert and label managers, music educators, and media specialists will give their views on musical life, and cast judgement on your proposals. These experts offer not only a wealth of artistic insight and management experience, but also an opportunity for critical discussion and feedback.
Second period: under extensive supervision you will turn theory into practice as part of a project that will help you launch your career after graduation.
The Conservatorium van Amsterdam offers this course jointly with Music Centre The Netherlands. Previous guest teachers have been Jan Van den Bossche (Early Music Festival Utrecht), Peter Tra (Muziekcentrum Vredenburg), Kees Vlaardingerbroek (Zaterdag Matinee), Jurriaan Röntgen (Noorderkerkconcerten), Paul Janse (Etcetera, Globe, Codaex Nederland), Eleonore Pameijer (Future Classics, Uilenburger Concerten), Alban Wesley (Calefax), Bart Schneemann (Netherlands Wind Ensemble), Roland Kieft (Avro Klassiek).
Literature
Provided by guest teachers
Assessment
Period 1: active participation in seminars; assignments
Period 2: completion of artistic project
Credits
15