B14 Latin American Music
Level 3
Clara Biach (IT)
I was born in Italy, but at age 2 my family and I were forced to travel to South America (Argentina) just in time to avoid the 2nd world war!
I lived there, went to school, had my very first approach to music.
And together with the Rio de la Plata breeze I breathed the local rhythms – coming from the old native culture and transformed with other influences from many European countries.
This is what I will like to share: tunes, melodies, songs, dances which are part of the Latin-America’s musical story (and mine too…) harmonised and transcribed for our Bamboo Pipes.
Music in 4 voices … so bring basses too!
B15 Individual/Ensemble coaching
Level 2, 3, 4
Mette Laugs (NL)
As a chamber music teacher at the conservatoire, I’ve the experience to work on all aspects of making music together.
Individual coaching
Are you interested in making progress on your own playing level, develop your technique, articulation, musical interpretation and breathing? Apply for an individual lesson which can help you. We’ll work on the pieces you’ll come up with, or we choose a good piece you want to work on. The session is open for all questions you have.
Ensemble coaching
How do you collaborate in an ensemble? Where do you need to focus on? How to play together, in tune and in style? How to get all aspects of music in the same direction? Bring your own ensemble to this class, with music prepared at home. After one session you can work on the piece(s) and have another session later in the week. Two or three ensembles can be accommodated per session. The teachers will divide their time.
B16 Brunettes Françaises
Level 3, 4
Nicole Bougeant (FR)
The ‘Brunettes’ were small vocal pieces, gallant songs appreciated during the 17th and the beginning of the 18th century.
The melodies were simple, but they were embellished with ornaments. So, we’ll play them with trills, voice ports, etc… as they were sung.
Music in 4 voices… so bring basses too!
B17 Modern Playing Techniques
Level 4
Rose Atkinson (GB)
In this class we will learn about modern playing techniques used by contemporary composers, such as vocalising and playing simultaneously, sometimes even two different melodies at the same time!
Other techniques include playing differently, or using the pipe in new ways to produce interesting sounds.
We will then study music using some of these techniques.
Bring pipes of all different sizes as they will make different sounds and different effects.
Come with a curious and open mind, don’t be afraid to make some strange noise - and we will have fun!
B18 Masterpieces for Double Choir
Level 4
Flanders Recorder Duo (BE)
Keywords are: Venice, Gabrieli, Circa 1600, energetic canzonas, lush polyphonic textures.
Want to immerse yourself in colourful and inventive instrumental works for double choir?
Be our guest!
We’ll cover different composers and work on ensemble technique, beautiful details, contrasting sections and style.
Bring your lowest pipes!
Tom Beets and Joris van Goethem will alternate classes B18 and B20
B19 Divertimento A. de Klerk
Level 4
Brigit de Klerk (NL)
I am looking forward to playing this joyful divertimento with you.
My father composed it when I was 16 years old.
We will learn good playing techniques to play more musically.
