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Welcome to the Royal Conservatoire! You have been accepted to the first year of the Bachelor course at a highly multi-faceted institute which houses a large number of student colleagues, spread over a wide variety of departments. As senior students, teachers and staff, we want you to feel part of this inspirational society as quickly as possible, and to show you the many things the institute has to offer. As well as this, we are of course intrigued by you, and what your contribution to the Royal Conservatoire will be.
This festival offers you numerous opportunities to become acquainted with every aspect of our institute. We offer some previews to what will be happening this year. You will get to know many fellow students, your colleagues, and teachers in a very short period of time, and we’re challenging you with an early opportunity to show us what you can do. The programme has compulsory sections alongside a rich menu of elective choices, but either way there will be sufficient space to complete your personal obligations or to allow individual lessons to take place. All group lessons for first year Bachelors will however be suspended for this week.
Please note that the FYF programme is compulsory, you will need the course credits involved in order to finish the propaedeutic phase.
Those who wish to extend their introduction with student colleagues can enrol for activities organised by senior students; a jam session on Friday, a party on Saturday and/or an introduction weekend that will take place from 20 September to 22 September. There are costs involved in taking part in the introduction weekend.
You will read how all of this fits together in the following pages. We wish you an instructive and pleasant introduction to the Royal Conservatoire, and we look forward to getting to know you.
On behalf of the staff, teachers and students,
Henk van der MeulenPrincipal
9-13 SEPTEMBER 2013FYF is a festival to celebrate the arrival of new Bachelor students at the Royal Conservatoire at the beginning of the academic year. They are invited to present themselves and the school presents what it has to offer. FYF is dynamic and full of opportunities to meet new people and make new friends.
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As a part of your study programme FYF is credited with two ECs. You will receive the FYF-credits when you’ve attended at least 80% of the choir rehearsals and information/instruction sessions, five workshop sessions of your own choice, you tutor meeting and the FYF concert. Please note that some workshops consist of two sessions. In order to receive the credits we ask you to sign the attendance lists. If you don’t get your two ECs this will be a serious obstacle for finishing your propaedeutic phase.
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MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10:00-11:00 FYF CHOIR No better way to start your day! We kick-off every day at 10:00 sharp with our FYF choir. Conducted by the highly inspiring Daniël Salbert, the FYF choir will prepare a couple of pieces ranging from early music to jazz,
as it will be a mixture of experienced choral singers and students who have never sung in a choir before, to be performed at the FYF concert on Friday 13 September. The FYF choir will be the kick-off of the first year choir that will run for the duration of the first year of your Bachelors.
MONDAY 12:00 OPENING OF THE STUDY YEAR by Henk van der Meulen, director of the Royal Conservatoire in the Arnold Schönberg hall.
MONDAY 13:30-14:00 MEETING DEPARTMENTS Every department organises a meeting for its new students. Meet your coordinator and your new fellow students
TUESDAY TO FRIDAY 13:30-14:00 INFORMATION/INSTRUCTIONThe afternoon begins with a practical session to share information and inform you about the school and the study programme.
MONDAY TO THURSDAY 17:00-18:00 TUTOR MEETINGSFirst year students entering the conservatoire are assigned a tutor, students remain with a tutor for the first three years of the Bachelor course. You will have your first tutor meeting on one of these days. (see pag. 22)
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FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER: 15:00 FYF CONCERTAfter a week of hard work, it is time for the FYF Choir to perform some pieces. During the FYF concert you will share the stage with senior students from all departments and present yourself to the rest of the Royal Conservatoire community.
COMPULSORY FOR DEPARTMENTSClassical department: all students from the classical department meet in the AS-hall on Tuesday at 18:30 for the start of a wonderful classical evening. Bring your instrument!Early Music department: subscribe for workshop 15 and play together with senior students in the scratch session.Jazz department: subscribe for workshop 12 and meet your fellow students in the jazz summits.Teaching department: don’t subscribe for a workshop on Monday and be prepared for a prolonged department meeting in Studio I.
WORKSHOPSEvery student will take part in at least five workshop sessions. Students are free to compose their own programme of workshops. These workshops may differ in duration. Some workshops consist of several sessions.
As a ‘live’ festival the programme will inevitably contain changes: please check the programme regularly on the intranet of the Royal Conservatoire: intranet.koncon.nl/firstyears
FYF FESTIvAL OFFICEYou can find the Festival office in the foyer on the first floor (just outside the entrance of the Arnold Schönberg hall). Here you will find people who can answer your questions or help you to find out where things are happening. The Festival Office is open all week
FYF TEAMThe FYF programme has been created by Henk van der Meulen (director), Hanneke Faber and Marleen Leroy (communication and PR), Marijke van den Bergen (producer) and Renee Jonker (associate producer). With many thanks to Diana Jasperse and Saskia van Daalhoff (planning), Else van Ommen (production office), Bas Kalle (IT manager), and Detlev Boenders, Bram van Heijningen, Lex van den Broek and Paul Schenkels (technical staff).
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REGISTRATION FOR THE WORKSHOPSFirst come, first go. Please apply by sending an email to [email protected] and mention the following:1. The numbers of five workshops of your
preference and the specific times.2. The numbers of three alternative choices
in case your favorites are overbooked.3. Your main subject and department.4. Attach a picture of yourself and name it:
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For any further information look at: intranet.koncon.nl/firstyears
NOT A FIRST YEAR STUDENT, YET INTERESTED IN TAKING PART? Most activities have a limited number of participants. Of course first year Bachelor students have priority. If there’s still place or space in a workshop, other students and teachers are welcome to subscribe and join in at the last minute. In that case please make yourself known at the Festival office.
DUWO HOUSE OF MUSICSenior students of the Royal Conservatoire will organise a jam session on Friday evening and a Dutch party on Saturday in the famous DUWO House of Music in The Hague. They also give you the opportunity to subscribe for a camp that will take place from 20 September to 22 September. For more information: intranet.koncon.nl/firstyears [email protected]
FIRST YEAR FESTIvAL
01an InTRoDuCTIon To Tonal IMPRovISaTIon (NON-JAzz STUDENTS ONLY)Improvisation used to be common practice in early music and in the classical and romantic era. Nowadays improvisation seems to be the exclusive domain of jazz musicians and organists. What can classical musicians or early music specialists learn from those modern improvisers? Familiarise yourself with some basic improvisation skills applied to tonal music.
TUTOR: BERT MOOIMAN | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 10 PER WORKSHOP | WHEN: MONDAY 14:15-16:00 OR WEDNESDAY 11:15-13:00 | WHERE: M 602 | BRING/ORGANISE YOUR OWN INSTRUMENT
02 anoTHER looK aT IMPRovISaTIon(JAzz STUDENTS ONLY)Be inspired by the double bass player and composer Tony Overwater who will challenge you to enhance your improvisational skills by getting off the beaten track.
TUTOR: TONY OvERWATER | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 15 PER WORKSHOP | WHEN: TUESDAY 11:15-13:00 OR 14:15-16:45 | WHERE: STUDIO III | BRING/ ORGANISE YOUR OWN INSTRUMENT
04 voCal IMPRovISaTIon(CLASSICAL AND EARLY MUSIC SINGERS ONLY)A great jazz singer herself, Anka Koziel is the perfect teacher for all classically trained singers who have little experience with improvisation. Explore what enchanting worlds of vocal freedom lie hidden behind doobie doo and doobie do ahh.
TUTOR: ANKA KOzIEL | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 15 | WHEN: FRIDAY 11:15-13:00 | WHERE: STUDIO I
03 FREE IMPRovISaTIon At the Royal Conservatoire improvisation is not an exclusive activity for jazz musicians. In every study programme students will be introduced to improvisation. In a workshop lead by saxophone/clarinet player David Kweksilber, who has been crossing borders ever since he came to the stage, students with a background in classical or early music who may be less familiar with improvisation will be given the chance to explore different forms of this important aspect of making music. Experience the joy of acquiring more freedom in playing your instrument.
TUTOR: DAvID KWEKSILBER | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 15 | WHEN: TUESDAY 14:15-16:15 | WHERE: STUDIO I | BRING/ORGANISE YOUR OWN INSTRUMENT
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05IMPRovISaTIon on KEyBoaRD InSTRuMEnTS In THE ClaSSICal PERIoD(KEYBOARD INSTRUMENT PLAYERS ONLY)Many great composers of the classical era were great improvisers on the keyboard. Contests were held and composers were challenged to improvise on each other’s tunes. Find out about how they did that. And wouldn’t it be nice to create your own cadenzas? TUTOR: BERT MOOIMAN | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: UNLIMITED | WEDNESDAY 14:15-16:45 | WHERE: AS HALL
06THEaTRE IMPRovISaTIonExercises from the world of theatre and drama can be very valuable for musicians as well. Learn more about some of the theatrical aspects of your future profession.
TUTOR: GERIE LEIJSEN AND JORDEN vAN DER LEEDEN | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 15 PER SESSION | WHEN: WEDNESDAY 11:15-13:00 OR 14:15-16:45 | WHERE: STUDIO I
07SounD PaInTIng / ConDuCTIonPicture this: a conductor who is not just indicating tempo and dynamics but leads a whole orchestra through most sophisticated improvisations, using a large set of gestures and signals. A fascinating experience!
TUTOR: MARIE GUILLERAY | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 20 | WHEN: THURSDAY 14:15-16:00 | WHERE: KvB HALL | BRING/ORGANISE YOUR OWN INSTRUMENT
08 voICE TECHnIQuE(SIngERS only)An intensive practical training (along with theoretical understanding) of all the different muscles of the body that are responsible for voice production (sound quality, volume or both). Its theory and practice are mainly based on the Estill Voice Training System method.
TUTOR: SANDRA PUJOLS | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 10 PER DAY | DURATION 5 HOURS | WHEN: TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY 11:15-13:00 AND 14:15-18:00 | WHERE: M 301
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10 KEy noTIonS: PIano, oRgan, FoRTEPIano anD EaRly MuSIC KEyBoaRD InSTRuMEnTS In an unuSual EnCounTERThey all stem from the same family, but how different are these various keyboard instruments? And is repertoire strictly limited to period instruments? Would Bach have liked the modern grand piano and is it true that playing Ligeti can be dangerous for a church organ?
MODERATOR: BERT MOOIMAN | TUTORS: SHUANN CHAI, CvETANKA SOzOvSKA, GERARD BOUWHUIS | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: UNLIMITED | WHEN: THURSDAY 11:15-13:00 | WHERE: AS HALL
12 JaZZ SuMMITS(JAzz STUDENTS ONLY)Get to know your fellow students and teachers per instrumental section.
WHEN: MONDAY 14:15-16:00 DOUBLE BASSES | TUESDAY 14:15-16:00 DRUMMERS | WEDNESDAY 14:15-16:00 PIANISTS | THURSDAY 14:15-16:00 WIND PLAYERS | FRIDAY 11:15-13:00 GUITARISTS & vOCALISTS | WHERE: STUDIO Iv | BRING/ORGANISE YOUR OWN INSTRUMENT
11an InTRoDuCTIon To ElECTRonIC MuSICAn introduction to the world of electronic music: a part of music history that has its roots in the late 19th century, but received a real boost with the experiments in the nineteen-fifties, sixties and seventies. The composition department of the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague, as well as the Institute of Sonology, played a distinct role in this development. An introduction to this marvellous world of sounds and landscapes in the studio that was named after one of the founding fathers of electronic music: Karlheinz Stockhausen.
TUTOR: DARIEN BRITO | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 12 | WHEN: THURSDAY 11:15-13:00 | WHERE: STOCKHAUSEN STUDIO
13 THE aRT oF THE Canon (SINGERS AND INSTRUMENTALISTS)The canon is one of the oldest forms of polyphony. Great composers have created canons but at least as many are part of folk music traditions. Get to know some of the finest examples and learn to sing or play them on your instrument.
TUTOR: LENIE vAN DEN HEUvEL | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 15 | WHEN: MONDAY 14.15-16.00 OR TUESDAY 11:15-13:00 | WHERE: M 301 (MONDAY) OR STUDIO I (TUESDAY) | BRING/ORGANISE YOUR OWN INSTRUMENT
09 PRESEnCE on STagE THRougH aCTIngLooking ahead to a drama course that will be given later this study year in the classical singing department. An introduction to the wonderful world called opera.
TUTOR: SEBASTIEN DUTRIEUX | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 5 ACTIvE (SINGERS ONLY), UNLIMITED PASSIvE | WHEN: MONDAY 14:15-16:00 | WHERE: KvB HALL
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14 THE CaTHy BERBERIan lEgaCy(SINGERS ONLY)With an unequalled flexible voice (encompassing three-and-a-halve octaves) Cathy Berberian (1925-1983) was the first singer whose repertoire stretched from classical opera to pop music and from traditional folk songs via Monteverdi to contemporary music. In the sixties and seventies, Berberian inspired composers such as Luciano Berio, John Cage and Louis Andriessen but she also wrote her own songs. This workshop explores some of these pieces as well as her own Stripsody.
TUTOR: MANON HEIJNE | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 15 | WHEN: THURSDAY 11:15-13:00 | WHERE: M 201
15 SCRaTCH(EARLY MUSIC STUDENTS ONLY)One of the major attractions of the Early Music department of the Royal Conservatoire is the wide range of possibilities to play the repertoire of your choice with others. How easy it is to make contact and start something new is demonstrated in this early music jam session. Harpsichord will be available.
TUTOR: ISAAC ALONSO MOLINA A.O. | WHEN: TUESDAY 11:15-13:00 | WHERE: KvB HALL | BRING YOUR OWN INSTRUMENT
16 BaRoQuE DanCEDiscover and experience music and movement through this complete and versatile workshop. Open to everyone who is interested in the relation between music and dance, this workshop will show you how these two disciplines work ‘perfectly together’. The ‘Suite de Danses’ represent an essential part of the repertoire of the Baroque and its influence on further development in instrumental music. In this workshop you will learn the basics steps. Instrumentalists can bring their instruments since there will be the opportunity to explore a dance of the Suite you are working on. Piano and harpsichord will also be available.
TUTOR: RICARDO RODRíGUEz MIRANDA | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 25 | WHEN: TUESDAY 14:15-16:45 | WHERE: KvB HALL | BRING/ORGANISE YOUR OWN INSTRUMENT AND SUITABLE SHOES AND CLOTHING
18 an InTRoDuCTIon To PlayIng anD SIngIng TRaDITIonal MuSIC FRoM SEnEgalUse your voice and explore some ancient rhythms from Senegal while playing the sabar, djembé or doun-doun.
TUTOR: ANNELOES MEIER | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: MAX 20 PER WORKSHOP | WHEN: FRIDAY 11:15-13:00 | WHERE: STUDIO II
17 ElECTRonIC PoEMS anD ElECTRonICIMPRovISaTIonSA fascinating reconstruction of one of the earliest multi-media performances using electronics: the Poème électronique of Edgard Varèse and the presentation of an improvisation workshop with electronics.
TUTORS: KEES TAzELAAR AND RICHARD BARRETT | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: UNLIMITED | WHEN: WEDNESDAY 14:15-16:45 | WHERE: KvB HALL
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19 an InTRoDuCTIon To PlayIng THE JavanESE gaMElanAn introduction to the art of playing one of the oldest orchestral traditions in the world. Enjoy the overwhelming sound of the Javanese gamelan and experience the feel of playing the rhythmical patterns of the bonang and gender.
TUTOR: MICHIEL NIEMANTSvERDRIET | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: MAX 15 PER WORKSHOP | WHEN: THURSDAY 14:15-16:45 | WHERE: STUDIO TARWEKAMP
20 an InTRoDuCTIon To PlayIng THE MBIRa & TRaDITIonal MuSIC FRoM ZIMBaBwEDriving polyrhythms, endless flowing melodies, cyclical patterns, and typical singing styles...mbira music has it all! The mbira, often referred to as a ‘thumb piano’, is a lamellophone from Zimbabwe that has at least 22 metal keys mounted onto a wooden soundboard which are plucked by both thumbs and the right index finger. It accompanies a wide range of songs, sung by the mbiraplayer.
TUTOR: DEBBY KORFMACHER | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: MAX 8 PER WORKSHOP | WHEN: TUESDAY 11:15-13:00 OR 14:15-16:15 | WHERE: M 201
21 THE PIano MuSIC oF louIS anDRIESSEnAn introduction to the piano works of legendary Dutch composer Louis Andriessen by the pianist who has been a close friend and associate of the composer for many years.
TUTOR: GERARD BOUWHUIS | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 15 | WHEN: THURSDAY 14:15-16:45 | WHERE: M 602
22 aPPlIED RECoRDIng TECHnIQuESAn introduction to the basics of sound recording techniques in a professional sound recording studio. You will record a song on a digital multitrack harddisk system and experience the recording process from both sides of the glass.
TUTOR: MARIJN KOOY | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: MAX 10 PER WORKSHOP | DURATION: 4,5 HOURS | WHEN: TUESDAY 11:15-13:00 AND 14:15-16:45 OR WEDNESDAY 11:15-13:00 AND 14:15-16:45 | WHERE: RECORDING STUDIO A | BRING/ORGANISE YOUR OWN INSTRUMENT AND PREPARE A PIECE THAT MAY BE RECORDED
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23 InTRoDuCTIon To uSIng a SIMPlE aMPlICIFaTIon SySTEMHow to use amplication without killing the ears of your audience or distortion of your own sound? An introduction to the basics of using microphones, a mixing console and sound amplification.
TUTOR: ERIK BRINKHORST | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 8 | THURSDAY 14:15-16:45 | WHERE: STUDIO I | BRING/ORGANISE YOUR OWN INSTRUMENT AND PREPARE A PIECE THAT NEEDS TO BE AMPLIFIED
24 wHERE’S THE BEaT?Bringing things together isn’t always easy. This workshop will teach you some basic conducting techniques that will help you to play in sync in rehearsals or help others doing so.
TUTOR: FRANK zIELHORST | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 8 | DURATION: 4 HOURS | TUESDAY 11:15-13:00 AND 14:15-16:45 | WHERE: AS HALL
25 HElP I’M on STagE!Being on stage isn’t always the fun part of making music. Many of us have to deal with a certain degree of stage anxiety at some point in our careers. You can learn to cope with stage anxiety. It is a matter of know-how and training. How do our brains work, what is concentration and what exactly happens when tension occurs? How can we create an ultimate stage performance and enjoy the music we play? The workshop deals with the road from study to stage, and participants will get more insight in the processes that occupy our brains while playing and performing.
TUTOR: WIEKE KARSTEN | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 15 PER WORKSHOP | WHEN: MONDAY 14:15-16:45 OR WEDNESDAY 11:15-13:00 | WHERE: M 201 (MONDAY) OR STUDIO III (WEDNESDAY) | BRING/ ORGANISE YOUR OWN INSTRUMENT
26 BoDy languagETheatre director Lindertje Mans makes you aware of what your body is communicating while being on stage. View your body as an instrument.
TUTOR: LINDERTJE MANS | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 15 | WHEN: FRIDAY 11:15-13:00 | WHERE: STUDIO III | BRING/ORGANISE YOUR OWN INSTRUMENT
27SPEaKIng In PuBlIC / How To uSE youRvoICE PRoPERlyThere will be times when also non-vocal musicians have to address an audience using their voice. How can you use your voice so that you will be clearly understood by the crowds you’re facing?
TUTOR: ROB STALLINGA | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 20 PER WORKSHOP | WHEN: WEDNESDAY 11:15-13:00 OR FRIDAY 11:15-13:00 | WHERE: AS HALL
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28Don’T Call uS: wE Call you!Performing music puts you in the spotlights. Be introduced to various ways of presenting yourself on stage and become more at ease when lots of people are watching you.
TUTOR: PHILIP CURTIS | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 20 | WHEN: MONDAY 14:15-16:45 | WHERE: AS HALL | BRING/ORGANISE YOUR OWN INSTRUMENT
29 MaKIng MuSIC, PRaCTISIng anD THE BRaInStudents can learn to practise effectively. It is a matter of know-how and training. How do our brains work, what is concentration and how can we use our time most effectively? How do we know if we have practised enough or if we could do more? In this workshop the student will get insights into the processes that occupy the brain while studying music.
TUTOR: WIEKE KARSTEN | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 15 PER WORKSHOP | THURSDAY 14:15-16:45 OR FRIDAY 11:15-13:00 | WHERE: STUDIO III (THURSDAY) OR M 201 (FRIDAY) | BRING/ORGANISE YOUR OWN INSTRUMENT
32 PRaCTISIng In Flow‘Flow’ is a term to describe the effortless, efficient working together of the mind and body that we experience in moments of ‘peak performance’: the state where a performer feels control, ease, and enjoyment, and a heightened state of awareness. In this course we explore the assumption that one can train and practise this state of mind-body co-operation that also enables us to learn quickly and effectively.
TUTOR: SUSAN WILLIAMS | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 20 PER WORKSHOP | WHEN: THURSDAY 11:15-13:00 OR FRIDAY 11:15-13:00 | WHERE: STUDIO III (THURSDAY) OR M 301 (FRIDAY) | BRING/ORGANISE YOUR INSTRUMENT
30 alEXanDER TECHnIQuEAlexander Technique is a practical method for learning awareness of the way mind and body act as a unity, and how this affects balance and co-ordination in response to whatever daily life throws at us. By looking at the ‘how’ of movement the Alexander Technique teacher educates students in self-awareness. The student learns how to prevent unhelpful habits and harmful patterns of response, which interfere with the good functioning of their whole system. The student therefore has a greater chance of fulfilling his or her technical and musical potential. Achieving more often means learning to do less!
TUTOR: FIONA TREE | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 8 PER WORKSHOP | DURATION: 45 MINUTES | WHEN: WEDNESDAY 14:15-15:00 OR 15:05-15:50 OR 15:55-16:40 | WHERE: M 201 | BRING/ORGANISE YOUR OWN INSTRUMENT
31 BREaTHIng anD BoDy BalanCE(WIND PLAYERS ONLY)In this workshop flutist Thies Roorda will teach you about the interdependency of breathing and body balance. Learn about the discrepancy between the natural and the habitual, about breathing through physical awareness and physical awareness through breathing for easier playing and enhanced expressiveness.
TUTOR: THIES ROORDA | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 12 PER WORKSHOP | WHEN: TUESDAY 11:15-13:00 OR THURSDAY 11:15-13:00 | WHERE: BALLET STUDIO 2 | PLEASE BRING COMFORTABLE NON-TIGHT CLOTHES, BARE FEET, YOUR OWN INSTRUMENT AND IF POSSIBLE A YOGA MAT
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34 waT ZEgT u?Uhmmm....sorry....eh... can you repeat that in English? The Dutch aren’t very helpful if you want to learn their language. Too proud of their own ability to speak different languages, they won’t even let you try. What a pity it is to study four years in the Netherlands without being able to speak some simple sentences in the local language. If enough students subscribe, this workshop can lead to a Dutch language course during the study year.
TUTOR: HANNA BERNHEIM | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 20 | DURATION: 45 MINUTES | THURSDAY 14:15-15:00 OR 15:05-15:50 | WHERE: AvO 203
33MEMoRaBlE MoMEnTS: an InTRoDuCTIon To MaKIng MuSIC FoR anD wITH young CHIlDREnMemorable Moments (MEMO) are short performances for groups of young children aged 0-6 years. Learn how MEMO combines high quality musicianship and dynamic non-verbal communication. See how these skills can transform a performance into an interactive and vibrant ‘meeting’ between artist and audience. These are transferable skills to enrich your performances everywhere.
TUTOR: MAX BRENMAN | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 40 | WHEN: THURSDAY 11:15-13:00 | WHERE: COLLEGEzAAL
36 yogaLet the body and mind be in harmony. Dru yoga teacher Esseline van de Sande will introduce you to a yoga sequence that gives you lots of positive energy.
TUTOR: ESSELINE vAN DE SANDE | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 20 | DURATION: 2 TIMES 1 HOUR | WHEN: TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY 08:45-09:45 OR THURSDAY AND FRIDAY 08:45-09:45 | WHERE: STUDIO III | BRING SUITABLE CLOTHING AND A TOWEL/YOGA MAT
37 KaRaTEOne of the oldest martial arts, karate teaches you to find power in balancing physical and mental energy. But is it the right sport for a musician? How about lips, teeth, fingers? Two workshops led by Andrea Vasi, student classical piano, will show you what karate can do for you.
TUTOR: ANDREA vASI | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: MAX 40 (20 PER WORKSHOP) | DURATION: 2 TIMES 1 HOUR | WHEN: TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY 08:45-09:45 OR THURSDAY AND FRIDAY 08:45-09:45 | WHERE: KvB HALL | BRING SUITABLE CLOTHING AND TOWEL - KARATE IS TO BE PERFORMED ON BARE FEET
35 MEno FoRTE Loss of hearing or damaging the ears is a professional hazard that is still a taboo among musicians. Professor Jan de Laat of the Leiden University Medical Centre is a specialist in the field. Open your ears for what he has to say.
TUTOR: JAN DE LAAT | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: UNLIMITED | WHEN: WEDNESDAY 11:15-13:00 | WHERE: COLLEGEzAAL
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38 THE DuTCH Do DanCE!Don’t expect tulips but do expect wooden shoes and be suprised by indigenous songs and dances from the Dutch folk tradition. Highly recommended for both Dutch and non-Dutch students and great fun to practise!
TUTOR: JANNELIEKE SCHMIDT | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 15 | DURATION: 1 HOUR | WHEN: MONDAY 14:15-15:15 | WHERE: STUDIO III
MONDAY 17:00-18:00Johan van Kreij - M 303Manon Heijne - M 406Ana Sanchez - M 503
TUESDAY 17:00-18:00Julia Stegeman - M 303Carolien Drewes - M 406Lenie van de Heuvel - M 407Ali Groen - M 503Daan van Aalst - M 603
WEDNESDAY 17:00-18:00Huub de Vriend - M 303Pietia van Proosdij - M 403Jarmo Hoogendijk - M 503
THURSDAY 17:00-18:00Heleen Nijenhuis - M 303Henk Westhiner - M 403
TuToR MEETIngSFirst year students entering the conservatoire are assigned a tutor, whose role is to help the students to reflect on their study and to monitor their progress. Students remain with a tutor for the first three years of the Bachelor course.Find your tutor meeting in the schedule below:
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