Come get inspired and learn the music of our time!
The annual Summer Academy of the Time of Music festival to be arranged this year 30th June – 5th July offers unique opportunities to study music of our time under the guidance of world-famous teachers in an inspiring and international environment.
Take a look at the detailed course descriptions below and apply on time: Environmental Dialogue and Composing Time and Space by 22nd March, and Chamber Music Lab by 29th March.
“Environmental Dialogue” – with Claire Chase and Annea Lockwood
Teacher: flutist and interdisciplinary artist Claire Chase
Dive into the world of collaborative improvisation alongside fellow musicians! This course offers a unique opportunity for instrumentalists, vocalists, and electronic musicians to explore group dynamics, interaction, and performance ethics in a creative environment. The sessions are led by interdisciplinary flutist Claire Chase, and the course features a special visit from composer Annea Lockwood. Participants will interpret ensemble works by four iconic composer-improvisers: Lockwood, George Lewis, Pauline Oliveros, and Terry Riley. The course culminates in a performance as part of the Time of Music Festival!
The application is open until 22nd March.
Composing Time and Space: Transdisciplinary Approaches
Teacher: artist, director, and composer Thanasis Deligiannis
How does creative work take shape across different fields of art and science? How do time and space guide artistic choices? This course offers a collaborative environment for experimenting with ideas, open to composers, sound, light, and video artists, instrumentalists, and performers working with bodily movement. Composer Thanasis Deligiannis invites participants to cross disciplinary boundaries and challenge conventional artistic practices. The course includes listening, coordination, and movement exercises, as well as explorations of tools from theater, dance, and composition. It culminates in a performance as part of the Time of Music Festival!
The application is open until 22nd March.
Chamber Music Lab
Teachers: clarinetist Heather Roche and cellist Erik Borgir
The course explores contemporary chamber music through collaboration, experimentation, and artistic exchange. Heather Roche and Erik Borgir guide participants through coached rehearsals and collaborative workshops, introducing the nuts and bolts of knowledge and skills required for contemporary repertoire. The course is designed for adventurous performers of all instruments – soloists, duos, and ensembles – who are eager to initiate new collaborations and deepen their artistic practice.
The application is open until 29th March.