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Composition Masterclass
Timeline
Submission period
Sun Feb 16 at 05AM UTC
End of submission period
Mon Mar 24 at 10:59PM UTC
Results date
Mon Mar 31 at 04PM UTCEntry or Course Fee
430 €
The masterclass
Yan Maresz/Giovanni Verrando: 04-09 July 2025
The composition masterclass is aimed at all composers who wish to present their works (for any instrument) and who wish to discuss topics ranging from compositional techniques to reflections on contemporary writing with Yan Maresz and Giovanni Verrando.
During the course days there will be meetings dedicated to listening to and discussing the pieces presented with both professors, moments in which the professors will talk about their own production, concerts, and work with the ensemble, as well as convivial and informal moments in which to discuss the topics that emerge from the meetings in an atmosphere of mutual sharing and listening.
Ensemble in Residence: Collettivo_21
The contemporary music ensemble Collettivo_21 will be available to work with students and professors during the course. Each student will have the opportunity to work with the ensemble in one or both of the following ways:
-Laboratory work on chamber pieces: work on pieces that have already been written or on drafts of new works: the idea 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 (from the performer’s point of view), the relationship between performers and composers, and other relevant issues to be assessed on the spot.
-Work on a new work/miniature for solo instrument (or solo+fixed media), lasting up to 3 minutes, which will be worked on with the selected ensemble member and will be the subject of a public performance and live recording.
The ensemble will also organise shared moments in which to discuss writing for instruments, the relationship between performers and composers and topics of interest to the students.
The ensemble available for the masterclass (both chamber and solo works) is:
-flute (also piccolo and alto flute)
-saxophone (tenor, alto)
-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)
Ensemble contact: info@collettivo21.com
The course
Attendance as an actual student is €430; free access for auditors (subject to availability).
Lessons begin on 04/07/2025 and end on 09/07/2025 (total no. 6 effective days).
The course will be held in English/Italian/French.
Lessons will be held at CDM San Michele’s premises.
The cost of the course includes:
-Individual composition lessons with the two professors
-Workshops with ensemble Collettivo_21
-The possibility of attending all the lessons and/or seminar and lectures held during the course
-The performance and live recording of the pieces presented during the masterclass (miniatures) in a public concert organised by Foresty International Music Festival
-The use of study spaces, whose hours will be self-managed by the students and coordinated with the activities taking place.
-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-2025-maresz-verrando/
Yan Maresz/Giovanni Verrando: 04-09 July 2025
The composition masterclass is aimed at all composers who wish to present their works (for any instrument) and who wish to discuss topics ranging from compositional techniques to reflections on contemporary writing with Yan Maresz and Giovanni Verrando.
During the course days there will be meetings dedicated to listening to and discussing the pieces presented with both professors, moments in which the professors will talk about their own production, concerts, and work with the ensemble, as well as convivial and informal moments in which to discuss the topics that emerge from the meetings in an atmosphere of mutual sharing and listening.
Ensemble in Residence: Collettivo_21
The contemporary music ensemble Collettivo_21 will be available to work with students and professors during the course. Each student will have the opportunity to work with the ensemble in one or both of the following ways:
-Laboratory work on chamber pieces: work on pieces that have already been written or on drafts of new works: the idea 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 (from the performer’s point of view), the relationship between performers and composers, and other relevant issues to be assessed on the spot.
-Work on a new work/miniature for solo instrument (or solo+fixed media), lasting up to 3 minutes, which will be worked on with the selected ensemble member and will be the subject of a public performance and live recording.
The ensemble will also organise shared moments in which to discuss writing for instruments, the relationship between performers and composers and topics of interest to the students.
The ensemble available for the masterclass (both chamber and solo works) is:
-flute (also piccolo and alto flute)
-saxophone (tenor, alto)
-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)
Ensemble contact: info@collettivo21.com
The course
Attendance as an actual student is €430; free access for auditors (subject to availability).
Lessons begin on 04/07/2025 and end on 09/07/2025 (total no. 6 effective days).
The course will be held in English/Italian/French.
Lessons will be held at CDM San Michele’s premises.
The cost of the course includes:
-Individual composition lessons with the two professors
-Workshops with ensemble Collettivo_21
-The possibility of attending all the lessons and/or seminar and lectures held during the course
-The performance and live recording of the pieces presented during the masterclass (miniatures) in a public concert organised by Foresty International Music Festival
-The use of study spaces, whose hours will be self-managed by the students and coordinated with the activities taking place.
-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-2025-maresz-verrando/
