Sastamala Early Music Festival

SASTAMALA GREGORIANA

Early Music
MASTERCLASSES
July 25-30, 2010
At Karkku Evangelical College, Finland

Karkku Evangelical College is situated 13 km north of the centre of Sastamala, by
Lake Rautavesi 50 km from Tampere (nearest station KARKKU). Surrounded by beautiful countryside and with varied facilities for outdoor activities, the college offers a fascinating environment in which to study.
The medieval stone Church of Sastamala, venue for Sastamala Gregoriana concerts, lies 6 km from the school towards Vammala.

Application

Masterclasses

Teachers:
Evelyn Tubb (soprano)
Michael Fields (lute)
David Hatcher (viola da gamba)
Corina Marti (recorder)
Walter Reiter (baroque violin)
Anna Oramo (cembalo continuo)

Place of Instruction
Karkun evankelinen opisto, 38100 SASTAMALA, Finland

Time
Teaching starts during the afternoon of Sunday 25 July. You are welcome to arrive at the school on Saturday 24 when the first concert takes place. The course finishes with the master class concert on Friday 30 July.

Language of Instruction:
English

Fee:
500 euro

The price includes:
Tuition, photocopies of required music, full board and accommodation in double rooms from July 25th - Friday July 30, concerts in the programme in Sastamala Church and St Olof´s Church, transport to concerts – and daily sauna.

The vocal course is aimed at advanced singers, vocal groups, church musicians and professional performers. As well as contributing to the vocal coaching, Michael Fields also offers daily classes in T’ai–chi, and tuition on the lute for those interested.

Extra nights
15 euro / night

As the masterclass is a holistic experience where much learning takes place through the informal interaction between students, we strongly recommend that students stay the first and last nights (Saturday July 24 and Friday July 30) at the college, and be residential throughout the course.

The content of course
Evelyn Tubb teaches vocal technique and Michael Fields explores the background of the music from a historical viewpoint. Both tutors deal with the interpretation and characterization of solo and ensemble singing. There will be individual instruction as well as ensemble rehearsal and coaching in preparation for a “Student Concert”, in which all take part. This concert takes place in Sastamala Church on Friday, July 30th at 7 pm.

The viola da gamba students will concentrate on English consort music, with particular emphasis on music for voices and viols. Individual coaching will also be available and attention will be paid to the needs of each student, beginner or advanced.

Participants or groups are offered the chance to bring their own music to practise for performance.

The courses in recorder, baroque violin and cembalo continuo are taught by leading practitioners and are aimed at advanced students or performers. Tuition will be given individually within a masterclass environment, and students will be expected to perform in the masterclass concert at the end of the course.

Concerts
in Sastamala Church at 7 pm

Bookings
Karkun evankelinen opisto, Mainiementie 50, 38100 SASTAMALA, Finland
tel. +358 (0)3 513 4153, fax +358 (0)3 513 4051
email: toimisto@keokarkku.fi

Applications
by 15 May 2010

We look forward to seeing and hearing You!