EOV partner courses at a preferential price
Discover the diverse and high-quality chamber music and orchestra courses offered by the established and new EOV partners. Treat yourself to further musical training and benefit from an exclusive 10% discount as a member of an EOV orchestra.
This year, we are once again able to offer musicians from our EOV member orchestras a range of attractive orchestral and chamber music courses from established and new EOV partners with an exclusive discount. The focused training courses are aimed at active amateur musicians, with something for every level. The courses are booked directly via the partner's website. When registering, simply state the EOV orchestra in which you play and you will benefit from a ten percent discount on the course costs.
In March, the EOV editorial team had the pleasure of attending the chamber music course run by Roswitha Killian, a long-standing EOV partner, on the picturesque music island of Rheinau in north-eastern Switzerland. We were allowed to join
The experienced music teacher teaches the amateur ensembles sensitively and with a great deal of specialist knowledge. Highlights of the course
were also the beautiful Rhine island and the carefully renovated rooms of the former monastery, which are ideally equipped for music rehearsals.
Chamber music courses with Roswitha Killian
The violinist and violist Killian organizes several chamber music courses in Switzerland, Germany and Italy every year. This year's main course will take place from July 27 to August 3 at the Hindemith Music Center in Blonay. Cellist Florian Arnicans and pianist Angela Killian will also be teaching. Killian's courses are primarily aimed at string players and pianists, but are also suitable for wind players. Registration is possible until June 1.
Chamber music course with Anna Brunner
The new EOV partner is concert violinist and passionate chamber musician Anna Brunner. Her course from 7 to 12 July 2024 at the well-equipped La Fermata cultural center in Falera in Graubünden focuses on string players, but wind players are also welcome in mixed ensembles. The registration deadline is May 31.
www.annabrunner.ch/kammermusikkurs
Chamber music week as part of the Goms music vacation
Also during the summer week from July 7 to 13, the chamber music week will once again take place in Fiesch in the tranquil Goms (Valais) as part of the Goms Music Holidays. In addition to Paul Locher, Arlette Hock (both violin) and Matthias Walpen (violoncello), oboist Kurt Meier and flautist Eliane Locher-Walpen will also be teaching, so this course is also highly recommended for wind ensembles. Registration is possible by appointment.
It is possible to take part in all courses as an individual or as a fixed formation. It can be
own repertoire can be requested and brought along.
Boswil Orchestra Academy for amateur musicians
In autumn, from 29 September to 6 October, the Boswil Orchestra Academy for amateur musicians, under the direction of Anne-Cécile Gross, will once again be preparing an exciting concert program with works by Debussy, Mussorgsky and Fernand de la Tombelle. In addition to the tutti and register rehearsals, the experienced physiotherapist Angela Gebler teaches the amateur musicians daily in music physiology with many practical exercises to prevent pain and postural damage. The EOV offers scholarships to cover the course costs for young first-time participants under the age of 26.
Gstaad Festival Amateur Orchestra
There are still a few places available for brass players and a harpist in the Gstaad Festival Amateur Orchestra, which has been part of the renowned Gstaad Festival for more than 15 years.
The Gstaad Menuhin Festival is always forming anew. Participants in the extremely popular symphony orchestra course can attend the festival concerts at a 50 percent discount during the course week from July 29 to August 3.
