Brass Studio

Brass Studio – Brass extended

The Brass Studio invites brass players of all backgrounds to explore and shape the world of contemporary brass performance. We offer daily sessions focused on developing playing techniques, working on repertoire, exchanging ideas with colleagues and enhancing performance practices and presentation skills.

During the first week, participants will collaborate with the 3D-Audio Art Lab Spatial Spheres run by Brigitta Muntendorf, Aaron Holloway-Nahum and Lukas Nook, with a focus on brass and electronics. Players will have an opportunity to:

• Present their repertoire in a spatial audio setting
• Collaborate with composers to create new works for brass and electronics
• Learn, experiment with, and develop their own piece using live electronics in a spatial audio environment

The second week builds on this foundation by introducing new exchanges with Christine Chapman (horn), Stephen Menotti (trombone) and Maxime Morel (tuba). This week will concentrate on their specific instruments and specialized skills, covering areas such as:

• Learning and interpreting new repertoire
• Improving and maintaining performance skills, improvisation
• Most importantly – having fun with brass!

The Brass Studio offers a space for trying, failing, exploring and solidifying, learning and demonstrating – a welcoming atmosphere that sparks connections and generates ideas.

As part of the Brass studio, participants are invited to take part in the world premiere of a new 60-minute work by renowned composer Chaya Czernowin. A large ensemble of participants and tutors of the Darmstadt Summer Course will rehearse the new work together with Chaya Czernowin, soloist Claire Chase and conductor Vimbayi Kaziboni and perform it in a public concert at the end of the festival.