Each year, together with Palma Choralis® · Research Group & Early Music Ensemble we are happy to welcome students with an interest in Early Music from all over the world . Even spending a semester (or just having a brief stay) means to become a part of the exciting music life at our Department. Every student has full access to the Music Library and departmental facilities, cultural activities, lectures, music projects, other resources and all events running at DipMusAnt·Brescia.
All of our courses can be taught in English and students need to be sufficiently fluent in the English (or Italian) language to work without disadvantage.
If available, help can be provided to non-EU students applying for an Italian Visa.
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What do we offer?
Our varied range of Programmes at the Early Music Department (coordinated by Palma Choralis® · Research Group & Early Music Ensemble) includes several different paths and modules: master programmes, prep-courses, professional trainings for soloists and vocal/instrumental ensembles, and workshops focussed on 15/17th-cent. Music besides seminars on Renaissance Music and Culture, and disciplines such as Counterpoint, Ornamentation, Improvisation, Vocal Technique, Basso Continuo for strings, plucked instruments and keyboards, and much more.
Why DipMusAnt·Brescia?
» Cutting-edge Pedagogy based on historical sources
» Golden opportunity to perform in unique locations and historic places (Churches, Palaces, etc.) as required by the repertoire
» Top-class Teaching Staff (both performers and musicologists internationally renowned)
» Highly-rated Festivals, Master Classes and International Summer Schools and a huge network of European and American Universities/Institutions
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Our Programmes – IN BRIEF
Our one- or two-year Master Programmes focus on HIPP (Historically Informed Performance Practice) of sacred and secular repertoire from 15-17th centuries by thoroughly studying historical sources, performance practice treatises, improvising and ornamenting techniques for polyphonic and concertato-style pieces.
The Master programme requires a study plan (one or two-year) consisting of 60 credits per year including Core Courses (Theory and Practice) besides Complementary/Elective Courses and a final exam (Recital plus Master thesis).
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We offer a large variety of Taught-Programmes (Corsi Curriculari/PRO): preparation courses, undergraduate/postgraduate courses as well as specific training for professionals. Our aim is a historically informed performance of sacred and secular repertoire from 15-17th centuries by developing vocal/instrumental techniques and experiencing principles of improvisation/ornamentation.
Such courses and training include a series of further activities (Workshops, Lectures, Master Classes) besides the major subject (small group/individual lessons). Students must take exams or tests in order to be awarded a Palma Choralis® Certificate and progress to the Diploma.
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Enrolling on Corsi Liberi (Individual Tuition and Other Courses) is the best choice for all age students with any experience level: we offer several paths on specific instruments or disciplines, organised in series of modules (Individual/Collective Classes). The focus will be on sacred and secular music from 15-17th centuries.
Students will not take any exam or test as they will be awarded a Certificate of Participation.
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In addition, DipMusAnt · Brescia offers many other opportunities (Altre Attività & Percorsi Personalizzati) for you to approach Early Music, develop your skills or further your studies.
Seminari e Conferenze are designed to give sparks and deepen your knowledge on performance practice and Italian music sources.
Tour Biblio-Musicali give you the possibility to visit beautiful music libraries and archives, singing from ancient manuscripts and early prints, and getting acquainted with Italian historical and artistic heritage.
Palma Choralis® Workshops are brief and more informal sessions (1-2 days) for vocal and instrumental ensembles to perform neglected repertoire from Renaissance Brescia and Italy.
Palma Choralis® Master Classes are full immersions (2-5 days) of Ensemble Music for Singers and Players, Workshops and Seminars. Participants are given the opportunity to perform in breathtaking locations (Renaissance and Baroque Churches, Palaces, etc.) and with historical instruments. Each Master Class focusses on a different topic and a specific repertoire, and gives numerous hints and tips on performance practice (techniques, improvisation, diminution, etc.). A nice, relaxing environment helps you with the learning process, meeting new friends and growing your professional network.
With extensive experience in organising international festivals and summer schools (such as BIEMSSF, which hosted the Chamber Choir of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst USA in 2017), Palma Choralis has created SEMC · Sarteano-Salò Early Music Campus, open to singers and players of all ages. This unique opportunity for intensive training and performance in Italy offers weeks of inspiring classes, concerts, social events, and tours through some of the most beautiful cities and historic villages in Central Italy and the Lake Garda region, nestled at the foot of the Alps. Students from across the globe work alongside Europe’s leading early music ensembles, specialists in HIPP, and experts in Voice, Early Music Pedagogy, and Improvisation. Read more [...]
Further, you can also make contact to know more about further activities and opportunities of personalised education (Altri Percorsi Personalizzati).
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