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Introduction
The 20th Voix nouvelles composition session will enable 15 young composers, selected on the basis of scores, recordings and portfolios, to write for a vocal soloist ensemble (Neue Vocalsolisten) and/or and instrumental ensemble (Linea ensemble of Strasbourg) during a 3-week period of residence at the abbey of Royaumont from 24 August through 12 September 2009.
Calendar
Audition
selection solely by portfolio prior to 18 April 2009
Session
Monday 24 August through Saturday 12 September 2009
for a total of 20 days (147 hours) of instruction
Public Presentation
two concerts on Saturday 12 September 2009 in the programming of the Saison musicale
Faculty
Brian Ferneyhough, composer
Isabel Mundry, composer
Misato Mochizuki, composer
Performers in the composition workshop
Neue Vocalsolisten: Susanne Leitz-Lorey, soprano; Noa Frenkel, alto; Michael Pflumm, tenor ;Andreas Fischer, bass
Francesco Filidei, organ
Luigi Gaggero, cymbalum
Linea; Jean-Philippe Würtz, conductor
Places available for
15 young composers.
The candidates must have been born on 1 January 1977 or later. It is possible to register as an auditor.
Session Curiculum
Theoretical Instruction
 | 9 group classes in analysis (3 hours each), given alternately by the 3 instructors. |
| 5 group courses to present the works of the students supervised by the 3 instructors, the second week. |
| 6 private lessons per student (duration 1 hour) during the first two weeks, with the three teachers alternating. |
There will be no theoretical classes on Sunday.
Practical Instruction
Instrumental/vocal workshop with conductor (2x2 hours rehearsal under the direction of a conductor and the teachers) with the Neue Vocalsolisten and Linea ensembles (conductor : Jean-Philippe Würtz)
All participants must prepare a piece of maximum 10 minutes performance time and send at least half of the piece to the Foundation Royaumont before 15 July with a program note. The performing material for this piece must be completed at the beginning of the second week of the session. Any piece not meeting these conditions may be played neither at the composition workshop
nor in concert.
Dress rehearsal and recorded public concert.
Method
Classes are given alternating group instruction in the form of workshops, and individual lessons.
proposed scorings
1- Obbligato cymbalum et ensemble: cymbalum solo and flute, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, violin, viola, cello | conducted
2- Hungarian Pierrot: soprano, flute, clarinet, cymbalum, violin, cello | conducted
3- Triple duo of male voices, brass and strings: tenor, bass, trumpet, trombone, violin, viola | conducted
4- Organ and wind quartet: flute, clarinet, bassoon, horn, organ | conducted
5- Bass, organ and brass trio: bass, horn, trumpet, trombone, organ | conducted
6- Vocal quartet and organ: soprano, alto, tenor, bass, organ | conducted
7- A cappella vocal quartet: soprano, alto, tenor, bass | conducted
8- String trio: violin, viola, cello | not conducted
9- Duo of female voices and cymbalum : soprano, alto, cymbalum | not conducted
10- Tenor and trombone/cello duo: tenor, trombone, cello | not conducted
11- Alto/bassoon duo: alto, bassoon | not conducted
12- Flute/cymbalum duo: flute, cymbalum | not conducted
13- Trumpet/organ duo: trumpet, organ | not conducted
14- Bassoon/viola duo: bassoon, viola | not conducted
15- Clarinet/horn duo: clarinet, horn |not conducted
residencies and exchanges
In the framework of cooperation agreements and with the support of the Fondation de France, Voix nouvelles has set up a program to follow up on the career of students who have completed the Composition Session. These partnerships enable us to offer students who have completed the 2009 composition session of Voix nouvelles the possibility of continuing their training via other composition courses (Takefu International Music Festival, Japan, Domaine Forget - Nouvel Ensemble Moderne, Canada), to benefit from residencies and commissions (the Percussions de Strasbourg, the Neue Vocalsolisten, the Musiques Inventives studio of Annecy etc.). At Royaumont the workshops are jointly organized by Voix nouvelles and Myriam Gourfink, director of the Center for Choreographic Research and Composition.
Fee information
The cost-sharing fee is made up of a compulsory registration fee (which includes membership in the Association des amis de Royaumont), tuition, and boarding expenses.
This session is not covered by an AFDAS agreement.
Financial aid for tuition
› for salaried employees (full or part time): via their employers’ continuing education programs.
› for the unemployed: instructions available from the local ANPE and/or ASSEDIC offices
› for RMI beneficiaries: via authorities in each département (Conseil Général) contact the appropriate services for further information.
If you are eligible for financial assistance, a total amount of 150 € remains at your expense.
Scholarships
Every year the Association des amis de Royaumont grants scholarships to artists under 28 years of age who do not yet have a regular professional
activity. This grant is made by a commission on the basis of a portfolio (resume, letter of motivation).
If you are eligible for this financial assistance from the Association des amis
de Royaumont, a total amount of 150 € remains at your expense.
For participants who do not qualify for any other financial aid, the Foundation grants scholarship stipends on request and based on a portfolio.
If you are eligible for this scolarship, a total amount of 1100 € remains at your expense.
Information and enrolment
Mélanie Guichard
Fondation Royaumont
F-95270 Asnières-sur-Oise
tel + 33 1 30 35 59 84
fax + 33 1 30 35 39 45
formation(at)royaumont.com
How do I enroll ?
It is mandatory to send an application form containing:
› motivation letter
› detailed curriculum vitae
› hand-written biography
› photo
› scores
› recordings on CD or DVD
Applicants are also requested to provide all these documents on paper and in digital format on DVD (except for scores). Enrolment is limited to composers born on or after January 1, 1977.
All sessions, except where indicated to the contrary, are to take place at Royaumont, in residency.