RupertG
contemporary violinist & composer
www.rupertg.com
THE RUPERTG INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC
"The most incredible masterclass I have ever done! I wanted to perform classical music concerts through improvisation which would sound like my own sound, but I didn’t want to do jazz. I found this method to be the way to make my own concert repertoires keeping all the subtlety I am used to in classical music”
Professor Penelope Gunter-Thalhammer
cello faculty, Landeskonservatorium Vorarlberg, Austria
COURSES FOR PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS
The International Academy of Music is dedicated to offering Masterclasses and Courses to professional musicians, soloists and chamber groups to enable them to create their own original concert repertoires of contemporary classical music at an international concert hall standard, through improvisation-based composition.
Details of Courses and Events below.
HISTORY
The Academy was founded by Australian concert violinist RupertG (aka Rupert Guenther) in Vienna in 2004. Masterclasses, Ensemble Courses and Summer Academy have already been held in Melbourne (Australia), Milan (Italy), Vienna (Austria), Milton-Keynes (UK), and the districts of Linz (Austria) and Salzburg (Austria) since its beginning.
PARTICIPANTS
Participants include European conservatorium faculty, students and professional players from the leading orchestras in Europe.
UNIVERSITIES INTERESTED
Leading universities from around the world have shown interest in the Academy and its programs. Courses & Masterclasses have already been held in Australia at Monash University, University of Western Australia and University of Queensland.
The Academy now has a permanent home in Melbourne at the historic venue Carmyle House.
The Summer Academy continues to be offered in Europe and the UK each year.
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COURSES OFFERED
Masterclasses
Integrated Contemporary Performance Studies, from 1 month to 3 years
Summer Academy
Professional Development Courses
Private Lessons
Ensemble Courses
Teacher Training Course
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UPCOMING COURSES 2006
Masterclass ICP1: Making Contemporary Classical Music Through Improvisation
Date: Sat 30th Sept & Sun 1st Oct 2006
Venue: Carmyle House, Melbourne
Time: 10am-5pm each day
Cost: $380 AUD including textbook
save $15 with early bird pre-pay by 12th Sept ONLY$365
Bookings tel: (03) 9018 5221
email: academy@rupertg.com
Further dates:
Masterclass ICP1: Making Contemporary Classical Music Through Improvisation
Date: Sat 4th & Sun 5th November 2006
Venue: venue tbc, Launceston (TAS)
Time: 10am-5pm each day
Cost: $280AUD/$240 conc including textbook
save with early bird pre-pay by Fri 29th Sept ONLY$265/$230
Bookings tel: 0407 048 212
email: dengray@iprimus.com.au
Masterclass ICP1: Making Contemporary Classical Music Through Improvisation
Date: Sat 11th & Sun 12th November
Venue: Carmyle House, Melbourne
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THE MASTERCLASSES
Masterclass ICP1: Making Contemporary Classical Music Through Improvisation
Format: one-day or two-day.
Description: an intensive practical course to quickly orientate and equip professional classical players with the complete how, what and why of improvisation in contemporary classical music. Participants learn quick, easy and systematic musical ideas for improvisation at the instrument to apply in their music making immediately, enabling them to create mature, coherent expressions of improvised music at a professional level as a legitimate part of their concert platform repertoire. Each participant develops a strong relationship with the entire spectrum of tonality and masters a deeply practical understanding of all the modes and scales from an emotional as well as from a musical perspective. Establishes the way to each participant’s own individual sound and style and teaches basic techniques for overcoming stage-fright.
Pre-requisite: open to all professional players who want to start contemporary clasical music improvisation or accelerate their progress further.
Masterclass ICP2: Ensemble Skills at The Instrument — new textures, voicings and concept development for ensemble improvisation
Format: one-day or two-day.
Description: an intensive professional-level course which focuses on enhancing the maturity of musical ideas through developing responsive and dynamic musical interaction, practical application of the principles of musical texture as well as developing a lexicon of motifs and concepts, sounds and textures and establishes authentic flow in ensemble improvisation. Further enhances originality of style and interpretive maturity which is applicable to all areas of music studies and performance.
Pre-requisite: Masterclass ICP1
Masterclass ICP3: Atonal Improvisation
Format: one-day or two day
Description: a deep understanding and practical working knowledge of atonal improvisation for contemporary classical performance. Mastering the new spectrum of musical languages, textures, complexities and freedoms which this unique idiom brings. Presented in a systematic and comprehensible format to use right away. An essential toolbox for all contemporary performers.
Pre-requisite: Masterclass ICP1
Masterclass ICP4: Contemporary Techniques — exploring new dimensions of sound for improvisation in the 21st century
Format: one-day or two day
Description: this course focuses on developing and consolidating a new palette of tonal and experimental sounds on acoustic instruments for application in contemporary classical performance. Includes known as well as new contemporary techniques and explores the expressive potential of the instrument from a wide and innovative sonic perspective. Dedicated to completely practical, useful skills for all professionals.
Pre-requisite: Masterclass ICP1
Masterclass ICP5: Contemporary Studio & Stage Techniques
Format: one-day.
Description: this course gives a thorough grounding in the contemporary studio and stage techniques of the recording industry sessions, as well a practical working knowledge of what is required stylistically for playing in live string and orchestral on-stage sections.In addition it equips players with the practical expertise, insights and understanding of acoustic and electric instruments and electronic effects which enables them to make the right choices regarding amplification of their instruments in a professional context. Applicable to both solo and ensemble applications.
Pre-requisite: professional-level proficiency
Masterclass ICP6: Stage Fright
Format: one-day.
Description: stage-fright is a big issue for some people. If you do get really nervous to the extent that you can’t enjoy or deliver in your performances, this highly effective course will take you through the process which gets to the root of your anxiety and enables you to heal it. You will thank yourself a thousand times for processing out the faulty core beliefs which caused you to feel fear instead of joy when you play music. Includes specific take-home techniques and practical tools for on-the-spot use in even the most demanding performances.
Pre-requisite: a sincere desire and commitment to reclaim joy instead of fear.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE ACADEMY:
Stockholm tel: +46-8-501 64389
Melbourne tel: +61-3-9018 5221
email: academy@rupertg.com
Australasian Headquarters address:
Carmyle House
7 Carmyle Avenue
Toorak VIC 3142
Australia
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