12th International Saxophone Meeting

International saxophone summer school

Nova Gorica, 30th June - 5th July 2008

Classical saxophone
Jazz saxophone
Info
Accomodoation
Registration form (.PDF)
Chamber music masterclass
Audition
Registration form for masterclass(.PDF)

Classical saxophone tutors:

Jazz saxophone tutors: Rhythm section:

Classical saxophone

Events Timetable:

  • 5 individual lessons
  • chamber music masterclass with Matjaž Drevenšek
  • work in chamber groups
  • preparation and study of pieces intended for the final concert
  • rehearsals with piano accompanist
  • occasional performances by participants
  • free entry to concerts of the 12th International Saxophone Meeting
SPECIAL OFFER NEW!
Do not waste the opportunity to attend individual lessons given by the tutor for classical saxophone. An individual lesson lasts 45 minutes, and costs €70. You can opt for more individual lessons. (In the application form, indicate the tutor’s name and the number of lessons.)

Chamber music masterclass with Matjaž Drevenšek NEW!

Thursday, 3rd July 2008 at 10 am at the Nova Gorica Music School

Admission requirements:
The masterclass is open to any previously formed and trained chamber groups, which include saxophone.

For the participants of the summer school, the masterclass is free of charge. However, every participant of the summer school has to indicate on the application form his or her attendance to the masterclass.

Jazz saxophone

Events Timetable:

  • 5 individual lessons
  • preparation and study of pieces intended for the final concert
  • occasional performances by participants
  • free entry to concerts of the 12th International Saxophone Meeting

Audition NEW!

The 12th International Saxophone Meeting in Nova Gorica invites young soloists to the audition (ages up to 20 and up to 25) for solo performing with the Slovene Police Orchestra, conducted by Milivoj Šurbek, as a part of the Festival that will take place at Kromberk Castle on Friday, 4th July at 9 pm.

Programme:

  • Jules Demersseman: Fantasie sur un theme original for alto saxophone and concert band (up to 20 years old)

  • André Waignein: Deux mouvements for alto saxophone and concert band (up to 25 years old)

The soloist will be chosen by a jury composed of tutors. The audition will take place on Monday, 30th June 2008 at 7 pm in the Nova Gorica Music School concert hall. Bring along your piano accompanist. You can apply for the audition in the application form for the summer school.

Info

At individual lessons, a choice can be made among classical music, jazz music, or the combination of both. Do not miss the opportunity of a chamber music masterclass by Matjaž Drevenšek or jazz masterclass. (Participation to be stated on the registration form accordingly.)

The organisation of the lesson(s) is exclusively the domain of the artistic director of the summer school.

The timetable will be set in accordance with the number of participants, and will be announced immediately before the commencement of the International Summer School.

WITHOUT AN AGE LIMIT, THE SUMMER SCHOOL IS OPEN TO PARTICIPANTS OF DIFFERENT LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT ON THE INSTRUMENT.

Price list

Tution fee for the saxophone summer school
250 €
Individual lesson – 45 minute
70 € / per person
Chamber music masterclass
(on 3rd July 2008 at 10 am)
Tutor: Matjaž Drevenšek
50 € / per person

At the close of the Meeting, all participants of the Summer School will receive attendance certificates.

The number of participants is limited. The list will take into consideration the order by which the applications are received. The closing date is Monday, 9th June 2008 (date as postmark). In the case of subsequent cancellations, the organiser will retain 20% of the tuition fee as reimbursement for administration costs.

Method of payment:
Payments should be made to the account of the Kulturni dom Nova Gorica
Bevkov trg 4
SI – 5000 Nova Gorica

Bank name: Bank of Slovenia
Swift code: BSLJSI2X
IBAN: SI56012846030358603

Please send your completed registration form to:
Kulturni dom Nova Gorica
Bevkov trg 4
5000 Nova Gorica
Slovenia

Or by fax:
+ 386 (0)5 335 40 20
Please attach a copy of the receipt of payment to the application form.

The organisers are not liable for any possible accident, loss, theft, and suchlike during the International Meeting of Saxophone in Nova Gorica. The official languages are Slovenian and English.

Accomodation

Participants of the Meeting shall provide their own food and lodging. We recommend:

Students' hostel / Dijaški dom Nova Gorica,
Streliška pot 7, 5000 Nova Gorica
(T +386 5 335 48 11, W www.info@ddng-si & www.info@hostel-ng.si):

Unit A (1/3 rooms with communal showers and toilets)
- bed & breakfast: 17€
- half board: 20€
- full board: 23€

Unit B (1/2 rooms with bathroom)
- bed & breakfast: 23€
- half board: 29€
- full board: 29 €

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