Masterclasses with OPERcussion and Pieter Roijen

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Thursday, 12 June 2025

Masterclass
Drum Masterclass by OPERcussion

With Pieter Roijen
Rehearsal Hall of the GNO Orchestra – SNFCC • Duration: 14.00-17.00

The OPERcussion drum masterclass (for active participants and listeners) to be conducted by Dutch percussion soloist from the Bavarian State Orchestra, Pieter Roijen, is targeted at conservatory students studying at higher education institutions specializing in European percussion, and/or as professional musicians holding diplomas. Candidates will be required to perform only one piece for drums up to 4 minutes long. The participants are invited to preferably select études for drums from the methods of Keune, Knauer, Hochrainer, Krüger, Delecluse, Woud, and Bayer and/or orchestral excerpts.

Application submission deadline: 30/5 at 12.00.
More information/applications here.

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Friday, 13 June 2025

Masterclass
Solo and Orchestral Percussion Masterclass

Featuring the percussion ensemble OPERcussion
GNO Alternative Stage – SNFCC • Duration: 14.00-17.00

The masterclass (intended for active participants and listeners) led by the ensemble OPERcussion is designed for conservatoire students studying at higher education institutions specializing in European percussion, and/or as professional musicians holding diplomas. Candidates will be required to perform only one solo piece up to 7 minutes long (without piano accompaniment or prerecorded electronics) on one of the following instruments: marimba (5 octaves C2 - C7), xylophone (4 octaves C4 - C8), vibraphone (3 octaves F3 - F6), and snare drum. Moreover, candidates may choose one of Iannis Xenakis’ two pieces: Rebonds Α or Rebonds B for percussion set.

Application submission deadline: 30/5 at 12.00.
More information/applications here

The production “2nd PERCUSSION FESTIVAL OF THE GNO ALTERNATIVE STAGE” is part of the GNO Alternative Stage’s unit of programming titled “CYCLE OF THEMATIC CONCERTS”, which falls under the ACT “FESTIVAL EVENTS OF THE GNO ALTERNATIVE STAGE 2024-2025” » (MIS 6002467) with code 2024ΕΠ08570049 (Priority: “Fostering regional social cohesion through the enhancement of mechanisms and infrastructure to support employment, education, health care and socioeconomic inclusion” of the programme “Attica 2021-2027) and is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and National Resources.