Voix célestes 1880-1914
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Introduction
Along with the opera, religious music is an area that at the turn of the 20th century gave the greatest impets to singing and choral art. The Voix Célestes 1880-1914 workshop seeks to bring to light the most significant works of sacred inspiration, while revealing the context to which they belong. The equal-voices motet with organ constitutes an extensive repertory waiting to be rediscovered. Musicians as prestigious as d’Indy, Fauré, Ropartz owe to it a significant part of their renown, but many others (such as Bréville, Guilmant…) deserve to have their contribution to the genre recognized and highlighted. The interpretation of this French sacred music has not yet undergone significant study on the part of singers and instrumentalists (style, esthetic, spirit…): hence a reflection that echoes that of the baroqueux of thirty years ago. Emmanuel Mandrin, organist and director of Les Demoiselles de Saint-Cyr, will contribute his knowledge of the repertory of works for female voices to furthering acquaintance of his little-known era, while meeting the demands of performance in keeping with the musical text.
Calendar
Audition
February –March 2009 (to be specified)
Session
Monday 20 through Thursday 30 July 2009
for a total of 11 days of instruction
Public Presentation
Fenêtre sur cour[s] Thursday 30 July 2009
Faculty
Emmanuel Mandrin, organist and director of Les Demoiselles de Saint-Cyr
Vincent Genvrin, organist
Joris Verdin, organist specializing in the harmonium
Joël-Marie Fauquet, musicologist specializing in the study of 19th century repertories
Jean-Yves Hameline, musicologist and liturgy specialist
Kurt Lueders, musicologist and organist
Places available for
8 female singers, 4 organists
Session Curiculum
Goals
 | to bring singers and organists into contact for an all-too-rare close collaboration |
| to have young performers discover an extremely rich repertory |
| to teach singers how to sing with an organ, as soloists or in ensembles |
| to familiarize organists with the duties they would have had at the time (interpretation, accompaniment, improvisation, Gregorian chant…). |
Theoretical Instruction
Given by specialists in various areas, these theoretical classes allow participants to deepen their knowledge of 19th century repertories using the organ or harmonium but also the general context connected with liturgy as well as the social and artistic society of the era.
Practical Instruction
Training of singers in the practice of the repertories and the quest for novel interpretation; training of instrumentalists in the practice of the Cavaillé-Coll organ and of the harmonium, as well as in the repertories of sacred music composed for these instruments.
Method
Alternating group classes and specialized classes in small groups with time for individual practice. Group instruction will deal with theory and practice, particularly the relationship between voice and instrument (organ or harmonium).
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
› available for casual workers in entertainment (intermittents du spectacle): through the AFDAS under the following conditions:
2 years in activity, 48 fee units (days) within France, as attested by payslips and Congés Spectacles certificates.
› 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 scholarship, a total amount of 370 € 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 ?
In all cases it is mandatory to send an application form containing:
› motivation letter
› detailed curriculum vitae
› hand-written biography
› photo
After examination of the dossiers, the selected candidates will be convened to an audition.
All sessions, except where indicated to the contrary, are to take place at Royaumont, in residency.