XI International Clarinet Course
La Lira Ampostina Music School – Amposta
Laura Ruiz Ferreres
XI International Clarinet Course
La Lira Ampostina
Music School Amposta
La Lira Ampostina organizes regularly the international clarinet course with Laura Ruiz Ferreres, professor at the Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main, also being Principal clarinet at Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra.
The course focuses on aspects such as study techniques, breathing techniques as well contemporary music techniques, the understanding of the two existing systems of clarinet (French or Boehm and German or Oehler) and interpretation of the clarinet repertoire including orchestral, solo and chamber music.
The course includes instrumental technique and orchestral repertoire lessons (active and passive).
The number of attendees is limited to 12 active participants and unlimited lecture passives. The course takes place in the premises of the La Lira Ampostina Music School, Amposta, Tarragona.
The course will provide piano accompaniment.
Laura Ruiz Ferreres
She is Professor at the “Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst” in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). Between 2006 and 2010 she was 1st Solo Clarinet of the “Komische Oper Berlin” Orchestra and from 2007 to 2010 Guest Professor at the UdK – “Universität der Künste Berlin”, at which she directed her own class.
She currently plays as principal clarinet with the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra. Laura Ruiz plays the two existing clarinet systems, the French and the German.
CALENDAR AND COURSE SCHEDULES:
The course runs from the 9th to 11th of February 2024
On the 9th to 10th of February, sessions are scheduled from 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:00.
On the 11th of February, the session is from 10:00 to 14:00.
Piano accompaniment is provided.
– Each student will have at least two individual lessons with piano accompaniment.
– All students will have the opportunity to participate in group lessons and orchestral audition preparation.
– Certificates of completion will be provided at the end of the course.
WHO CAN APPLY TO THIS COURSE?
This course is specifically for clarinet students with a minimum standard of Grade 8, who are either:
– Currently studying their Bachelor or Masters Degree at a Music High School.
– Those who are interested and about to apply to study the clarinet at a Music High School.
REGISTRATION
Registration must be received by the 29th January 2024.
Applications must be submitted using the registration from. All applications are on a first-come, first-served basis and must include payment.
Minors must also submit an authorization to attend signed by their legal representatives.
registrationPRICES
Active student: €200
Listening student: €80
Payment should be made to La Lira Ampostina Musical Society’s account:
CaixaBank:
IBAN: ES23-2100-0086-1002-0078-1008
The course is taught by Prof. Laura Ruiz Ferreres for the benefit of the School and the Professional Music Center of La Lira Ampostina
Location
Carrer del Mestre Francesc Casanovas, 44
43870 Amposta
Offices: 97 770 10 04
internationalclarinetcourse@
Amposta bus station
Pl. de la Castellania, s/n · 43870 Amposta
AP7 highway
Exit no. 41 (Amposta / La Rapita)
Road
N-340
C-12
