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Seminars for Concert bands and Wind bands
In order to do justice to everyone, let me emphasize one thing:
Let us discuss together how such a seminar should be designed, implemented and funded.
There are two possible alternatives to organise the seminars:
● For individual musicians or groups of musicians at a fixed place and at fixed dates
● For wind bands and church brass ensembles by appointment at their own location
Seminar B1:New Program – old problems?
Suitable for young people and adults from concert bands and wind bands
The situation:
“I have my routine, I know all the pieces and my voice. But when the conductor comes with a new program, I get the feeling that I am pushed beyond my limits. Is there a way to solve this recurring problem once and for all?”
The seminar contents:
Yes – with this seminar. In addition to working with sheet music and a detailed analysis of the problem, the focus of this seminar will be on the right techniques of embouchure and breathing. This is supplemented by all the necessary hints and tricks and immediately put into practice so that one can reach the target: A new piece of music should not provide a discomfort any longer.
The seminar modules:
warm-up – instrument care – finishing sessions – techniques of embouchure – breathing technique – articulation – dynamics – rhythm – tone shaping and quality – more skilful practicing – analysing sheet music – hints and tricks – interplay and aural training/tuning
Seminar dates/Seminar place:
on demand
Seminar costs:
€ 50 p.p. (for young people up to 21 years)
€ 75 p.p. (for adults) including soft drinks and biscuits
Seminar B2:Modern pieces, modern rhythms – how can you learn it?
Suitable for young people and adults from concert bands and wind bands
The situation:
„Traditional wind band music is not a problem for me. However, the more recent adaptations and pieces do have their pitfalls. The rhythms especially vary a great deal which can confuse me."
The Seminar contents:
The focal point of this seminar is on how to cope elegantly with the challenge of new pieces and how to expand one’s existing capabilities. A detailed “decryption” of the rhythms is followed up by intensive teaching of how and why proper articulation makes it easier to play. And from then on, any modern piece can be played with a smile.
The seminar modules:
Warm-up – finishing sessions – techniques of embouchure – breathing technique – articulation – dynamics – rhythm – Tone shaping and quality – analysing sheet music – interplay and aural training / tuning
Seminar dates/Seminar place:
on demand
Seminar costs:
€ 50 p.p. (for young people up to 21 years)
€ 75 p.p. (for adults) including soft drinks and biscuits
Seminar B3:Customized seminars for individual concert bands and wind bands
These seminars can also be organized for complete concert bands or wind bands.
Seminar contents and modules:
will be chosen according to your individual needs and problem areas
Seminar place:
at the “home ground” of each trombone band, in familiar surroundings
Dates and duration of the seminar:
can be arranged according to individual requirements
Seminar costs:
€ 50 euro per hour, plus a flat sum for meals and travel expenses by arrangement
Seminar B-PLUS:
Your band can do better!
Success is a matter of perspective. And new perspectives and approaches will open up new opportunities (of success).
I offer you experienced and professional support in sectionals or band rehearsals before your concerts. I will act as an independent and professional judge of the progress your band has achieved during practice and preparation for the next concert – always complemented by practical hints that cannot be found in the textbooks. All this is done to ensure that your concerts are successful.
Seminar contents:
sectionals, practice sessions for members of wind bands as well as woodwind players orchestra rehearsal with guest conductor
Location and times of the seminar:
weekends
(Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
or by appointment
Seminar costs:
€ 50 euro per hour, plus a flat sum for meals and travel expenses by arrangement
Before I start:
I am well aware that concert bands, wind bands and church brass ensembles (Posaunenchor) are not rich. They seldom ask members for contributions. Paying for seminars is new to them since their sponsors, for example the fire departments or the church, often provide all the material they need.
Therefore, the first item on my agenda is always to provide advice on how such a seminar should be designed, implemented and funded so that all parties involved will be satisfied.