Subramaniam, a master, Southern India, modal improvisation and creation
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Introduction
Subramaniam is among the mythical musicians of the last thirty years. Since his “The Violin of Southern India” recordings he has caused Carnatic music from Southern India to shine forth througout the world, at once as music embodying one of the great cultures of the Indian subcontinant and as universal music, shaped by a devotional spirituality of irresistible power. His music can speak to everyone across all cultures, for Subramaniam is able to render this refined and complex language accessible to all. The borders between oral tradition and writing fade, as the split between heritage and creation is done away with: Subramaniam is presence and present. Hence, through direct contact with Subramaniam this international workshop is meant to make available the keys to the esthetics of Carnatic music, and to illustrate how recognized musician-improvisors and creators, hailing from all esthetic horizons, can use them to nourish their own imagination and creation. (Hence this is not a workshop reserved for violinsts alone nor solely for scholars of Indian music.)
Calendar
Audition
selection by portfolio before 13 February 2009
Session
Wednesday 18 through Thursday 26 March 2009
for a total of 9 days of instruction
Public Presentation
Fenêtre sur cour[s] Thursday 26 March 2009
Faculty
Subramaniam, artistic and pedagogical director (Indian violonist)
NN, percussionist (Indian percussion)
Places available for
10 participants: composers, professional-level musician-improvisers
Session Curiculum
Theoretical Instruction
Carnatic music, principles of modal and rhythmic structure. Possibilities for use of Carnatic structures in improvisation/composition. Instrumental and vocal constraints.
Practical Instruction
Individual, group improvisation, composition.
Méthode
Collective and group workshops (2-4 persons), time for individual practice.
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.
For this session a scholarship arrangement with the AFDAS is pending.
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 29 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 330 € 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
› a recording on CD or DVD
All sessions, except where indicated to the contrary, are to take place at Royaumont, in residency.