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Composition Masterclass
Timeline
Submission period
Sun Feb 16 at 05AM UTC
End of submission period
Mon Apr 21 at 09:59PM UTC
Results date
Tue Apr 29 at 04PM UTCEntry or Course Fee
430 €
The composition masterclass 04-09 August 2025 is aimed at all composers who wish to present their works (for any ensemble) and who wish to discuss topics ranging from compositional techniques to considerations on contemporary writing with Franck Bedrossian.
During the course days, there will be meetings dedicated to listening to and discussing the pieces presented with the teacher, moments in which the teacher will talk about his own production, concerts, work with the ensemble, and there will also be convivial and informal moments in which to talk about the topics that emerge from the meetings in an atmosphere of mutual sharing and listening.
Individual Lessons
The course days will be organised between individual lessons with Franck Bedrossian, public lectures and work with the ensemble. For the individual lessons, it will be possible to present already written works, working drafts of new pieces and new arrangements of existing pieces. It is strongly advised to provide audio (or audio/video) examples of the extended techniques used in your work.
Working with the ensemble
The contemporary music ensemble Collettivo_21 will be available to work with the students and teacher during the course. Each student will have the opportunity to work with the ensemble on chamber pieces that have already been written, on drafts of new works, or on new arrangements of existing pieces: the aim is to create a free space in which to work, not aimed at a performance of a piece, but focused on the possibilities of experimenting with timbral and instrumental combinations, optimising technical and instrumental issues of writing (also from the point of view of the performer), the relationship between performers and composers, and other relevant issues to be assessed on the spot. It will also be possible, during the work, to record useful sound combinations and/or small sections of the pieces.
The ensemble also offers individual time with each performer during the course, with the opportunity to discuss extended techniques and other relevant issues.
Lectures and Workshops
Lectures and workshops will be given during the course by Franck Bedrossian and the Collettivo_21 ensemble. Lectures will focus on the lecturer’s production, the aesthetics and technical realisation of the amplification of acoustic instruments, the relationship between composers and performers, and other salient topics. The members of the Collettivo_21 ensemble will additionally hold short workshops dedicated to each instrument, in which the main technical writing issues will be addressed, including extended techniques – from the perspective of the performer, and answering questions from the participants. The ensemble of Collettivo_21 available for the masterclass is:
* flute (also piccolo and alto flute)
* saxophone (tenor, alto)
* violin
* cello
* piano (please contact in advance for piano preparation)
* classical guitar and electric guitar (for chamber work only – please contact for effects/instrumentation)
* percussion (please contact for a list of available instruments)
* electronics (tape/fixed media only – please contact for a list of available instruments)
In addition, the ensemble will present a monographic concert with music by Franck Bedrossian on the first day of the course.
The course
Attendance as an actual student is €430; free access for auditors (subject to availability).
Lessons begin on 04/08/2025 and end on 09/08/2025 (total no. 6 effective days).
The course will be held in English/French. Lessons will be held at CDM’s premises.
The cost of the course includes:
1. Individual lessons with the professor
2. Work with the ensemble as described
3. The possibility of attending all the lessons and/or seminar and lectures held during the course
4. The use of study spaces, whose hours will be self-managed by the students and coordinated with the activities taking place.
5. Issue of certificates of participation authenticated by the teacher and the organisation
Details are available at web pages:
https://cdmsanmichele.com/en/music-masterclasses/composition-masterclass-franck-bedrossian-2025/
During the course days, there will be meetings dedicated to listening to and discussing the pieces presented with the teacher, moments in which the teacher will talk about his own production, concerts, work with the ensemble, and there will also be convivial and informal moments in which to talk about the topics that emerge from the meetings in an atmosphere of mutual sharing and listening.
Individual Lessons
The course days will be organised between individual lessons with Franck Bedrossian, public lectures and work with the ensemble. For the individual lessons, it will be possible to present already written works, working drafts of new pieces and new arrangements of existing pieces. It is strongly advised to provide audio (or audio/video) examples of the extended techniques used in your work.
Working with the ensemble
The contemporary music ensemble Collettivo_21 will be available to work with the students and teacher during the course. Each student will have the opportunity to work with the ensemble on chamber pieces that have already been written, on drafts of new works, or on new arrangements of existing pieces: the aim is to create a free space in which to work, not aimed at a performance of a piece, but focused on the possibilities of experimenting with timbral and instrumental combinations, optimising technical and instrumental issues of writing (also from the point of view of the performer), the relationship between performers and composers, and other relevant issues to be assessed on the spot. It will also be possible, during the work, to record useful sound combinations and/or small sections of the pieces.
The ensemble also offers individual time with each performer during the course, with the opportunity to discuss extended techniques and other relevant issues.
Lectures and Workshops
Lectures and workshops will be given during the course by Franck Bedrossian and the Collettivo_21 ensemble. Lectures will focus on the lecturer’s production, the aesthetics and technical realisation of the amplification of acoustic instruments, the relationship between composers and performers, and other salient topics. The members of the Collettivo_21 ensemble will additionally hold short workshops dedicated to each instrument, in which the main technical writing issues will be addressed, including extended techniques – from the perspective of the performer, and answering questions from the participants. The ensemble of Collettivo_21 available for the masterclass is:
* flute (also piccolo and alto flute)
* saxophone (tenor, alto)
* violin
* cello
* piano (please contact in advance for piano preparation)
* classical guitar and electric guitar (for chamber work only – please contact for effects/instrumentation)
* percussion (please contact for a list of available instruments)
* electronics (tape/fixed media only – please contact for a list of available instruments)
In addition, the ensemble will present a monographic concert with music by Franck Bedrossian on the first day of the course.
The course
Attendance as an actual student is €430; free access for auditors (subject to availability).
Lessons begin on 04/08/2025 and end on 09/08/2025 (total no. 6 effective days).
The course will be held in English/French. Lessons will be held at CDM’s premises.
The cost of the course includes:
1. Individual lessons with the professor
2. Work with the ensemble as described
3. The possibility of attending all the lessons and/or seminar and lectures held during the course
4. The use of study spaces, whose hours will be self-managed by the students and coordinated with the activities taking place.
5. Issue of certificates of participation authenticated by the teacher and the organisation
Details are available at web pages:
https://cdmsanmichele.com/en/music-masterclasses/composition-masterclass-franck-bedrossian-2025/
