CAROUSEL MASTERCLASS 2024
What?
Public masterclasses for
clarinet, French horn, bassoon, oboe, violin, viola, cello, double-bass, harp, piano and chamber music with the members of the Carousel Chamber Music Ensemble &
daily yoga for musicians.
A co-production of Muziekcentrum Track Kortrijk
For whom?
Instrumentalists aged 16 to 30 (selection via video)
When?
August 25 - 31th, 2024
Where?
Kortrijk, Belgium (Conservatorium & Muziekcentrum Track)
How?
Apply & upload your video from March 10 2024 onwards HERE
Until?
Early bird deadline: April 15th 2024
Final application deadline: July 1st 2024
(Be aware that accommodation in ‘Hostel Groeninghe’ might only be available for applications received until June 1st.
You might need to have a look into the other accommodation options listed on our website in case the hostel cannot accept your reservation anymore.)
€
Early-bird fee: 540,00 €
Fee After April 1st: 590,00 €
Optional piano accompaniment: 100,00 € * (1 rehearsal, 1 masterclass and 1 appearance in concert)
Payment
Bank transfer via
CAROUSEL CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLE
IBAN: BE79 7340 6401 2733
KBC Bank
Description: ‘masterclass + instrument + first & last name + piano / no piano
For what?
- 3 individual solo masterclasses
- optional: one masterclass out of 3 with piano accompaniment + a rehearsal & performance with a piano-coach
- chamber music jam-session
- appearance in public concert (* piano accompaniment optional)
- 10 yoga classes ‘yoga for musicians’ with Lars & Nick
- 6 vegetarian lunches (25 - 30/08) from Dots & Bullets
* the participation fee for the yoga courses is included in the Masterclass fee.
It is totally up to you to see whether you would like to give the courses a try or not !
Accommodation?
Suggestion 1:
’Hostel Groenighe’
All rooms have a private bath- and restroom.
Prizes include breakfast and bed sheets. Towels are for rent for 1,50 €.
Single room, 1 bed in private room / 61,30 € per night per person
Twin room, 2 single beds / €37.10 per night per person
Multi-bed room, 4-6 beds/ €32.25 per night per person
Make your reservation - on your own or together with other students from your course via email kortrijk@vjh.be after having received a confirmation of your participation
Payment of 50% mandatory
Mention #CAROUSEL in your email to the youth hostel.
And list
- names
- addresses
- phone numbers
of all guests per room
- room type (single, twin, multi-bed)
More suggestions:
Homey Kortrijk Studios
Nevejan Appartments
Book your accommodation via booking.com or airbnb
Questions?
Reach out for us via carouselmasterclasses@gmail.com
Hoping to meet you soon.
CAROUSEL (Annelien)
Partner:
Conservatorium Kortrijk
Co-production partner:
Muziekcentrum Track
TEACHERS:
Clarinet: Annelien Van Wauwe (Royal Conservatoire the Hague)
French horn: Anthony Devriendt (Luca, school of Arts Leuven)
Bassoon: Marceau Lefèvre (Ensemble Intercontemporain Paris)
Bassoon: Gordon Fantini (Royal Conservatoire Antwerp)
Oboe: Karel Schoofs (Royal Conservatoire the Hague & Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel)
Violin: Shirly Laub (Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles)
Violin: Samuel Nemtanu (Luca, Lemmensinstituut Leuven)
Viola: Mihai Cocea (Conservatorium Maastricht)
Viola: Lech Antonio Uszynski (Royal Conservatoire the Hague)
Cello & chamber music: Louis Rodde (Conservatoire National Supérieur de Danse et de Musique de Paris)
Harp: Agnès Clément (Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel)
Piano: Julien Libeer (Luca, Lemmensinstituut Leuven)
Double-Bass: David Desimpelaere (Musikhochschule Luzern & School of Arts Ghent)
Collaborative piano & piano chamber music: Oana Zamfir-Cocea (Royal Conservatoire the Hague, Royal Conservatoire Antwerp)
Yoga for musicians:
Lars Mathiesen & Nick Hu: http://yoga-room.be
Annelien Van Wauwe (International Yoga Alliance TTC200)
Lars’ Bio:
Yoga found Lars in 1999 while living in Toronto and he loved the clarity, focus and vitality of the practice. Adventure called and Lars found himself living in Taiwan. In 2009 he began teaching classes. A passionate student, Lars has completed 700 hours of training and attends workshops on a regular basis with a keene interest in anatomy, alignment and therapy. His non-dogmatic approach to teaching includes: injury prevention and management; finding a smart balance between strengthening and creating space; and an encouraging, challenging and light hearted class environment in a variety of styles of yoga practice. His motto: discover with curiosity, learn with passion and be focussed but not serious.
Nick’s Bio:
Born in Taiwan, Nick has 15 years of experience working with the physical body as physical trainer, dancer, and performer in theatre. In 2005 he began yoga practice and discovered the many physical and mental benefits. Teaching yoga since 2009, Nick began to integrate his knowledge and understandings from the different physical disciplines and grew his understanding of the body and alignment helping his students across dance, physical training, aerobics and yoga. Nick has eRYT500 certification with a commitment to continued learning.
Yoga class description:
Yoga practices to invigorate your body and mind and help you as a musician! Join us for 9 yoga classes, taking place in the mornings and evenings. The morning sessions will be a fusion of different yoga styles and meditations aimed at awakening your body and clearing your mind for a fresh start to the day.
In the evening classes, we will focus on yoga poses and techniques that target the neck, shoulders, and arms to release tension and stress from the upper body. We will also delve into the mechanics of breathing to help you develop a deeper and more refined control of the breath.
Each class will last for 60 minutes. Classes are suitable for all levels of practitioners from beginner to experienced yogis. Nick and Lars will guide you through each practice, providing modifications and adjustments to ensure your safety and comfort throughout the session.
Practical notes: wear clothing that allows for movement. Shorts or leggings and a t-shirt are recommended. For morning sessions, it’s best to eat breakfast after practice.
