L’ISEB offers the following Courses and Seminars:

a) Beginners Course in Band Conducting (one year)
b) Course in Band Conducting (three years)
c) Advanced Course in Band Conducting (two years)
d) Course specialising in Euphonium (annual)
e) Contemporary Singing Course (annual)
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TEACHERS:
Jan Cober - Felix Hauswirth - Carlo Pirola - Marco Bazzoli - Gianni Caracristi - Steven Mead

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ITEM A
Course in Band Conducting for Beginners

Annual course
This course is open to:

• those who have never had experience in conducting;
• Music Conservatory graduates;
• those who have other kinds of musical-artistic training;

at the end of the course those who have achieved a good enough level may ap

• ply to the subsequent Course in Band Conducting;
• monthly lessons of four days each session;
• possibility of accommodation at reduced rates.

Course subjects:
Conducting – orchestral training – repertoire studies – score reading – ear training – instrument organology – culture of wind music.

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ITEM B
COURSE IN BAND CONDUCTING

Duration of course: 3 years

• the course is open to those who have a qualification equivalent to “Compimento Inferiore” of a main course offered by a Conservatory (approximately equivalent to 5 years of instrumental/ vocal study);
• possibility of direct admission to successive years according to C.V. and qualifications;
• monthly lessons arranged over four days per meeting;
• practical lessons in conducting with various instrumental ensembles;
• final examination and awarding of diploma;
• enrolments by 30 August every year;
• possibility of accommodation at reduced rates;
  
  
  

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ITEM C
ADVANCED COURSE IN BAND CONDUCTING

Duration of course: 2 years

• course open to those who have completed the initial three year Diploma in Band Conducting;
• or those who have qualifications indicating a sufficiently high level of experience;
• monthly lessons arranged over four days per meeting;
• practical lessons in conducting various instrumental ensembles;
• final examination with diploma awarded;
• enrolments by 30 August every year;
• possibility of accommodation at reduced rates.

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ITEM D
COURSE SPECIALISING IN EUPHONIUM

...a unique experience to study with Steven Mead, now in its 4th year. Work with Steven Mead on all aspects of euphonium technique, repertoire, stylistic genres, instruments, mouthpiece advice, practice /breathing routines. Go jogging/running in the early morning in the surrounding beautiful countryside (optional). A unique opportunity not to be missed.

• Participating students only, no observers;
• Auditions for students;
• Five workshops a year;
• Certificate of attendance at the end of the course;
• Possibility of discounted student accommodation

What former students have to say about this course:

• Massimo Oldani, age 28, music teacher and professional player, from Magenta, Province of Milan, Italy.
  
  What can I say about the course? A really great, interesting experience, well-organised... An excellent teacher! A nice guy, but at the same time very precise and demanding. I’ve been able to learn some secrets about the euphonium and some very important and useful theoretical aspects. I’ve had the chance to get to know different players at various levels and can safely say that thanks to Steven’s work there is not one of them that hasn’t improved significantly.
  
  Thanks to this course I’ve been able to meet and admire a great artist which is a great incentive for continuing to study for the general appreciation of this instrument!
  
  
• Corrado Colliard, age 40, professional trombone/ euphonium teacher and player from Hône, Val d’Aosta, Italy
  
  The ISEB euphonium course, taught by Steven Mead has been an interesting experience which has enabled us all to get to know our instrument better with all of its quirks! Steven is a generous and patient teacher who manages to communicate his enthusiasm to all his students. He tackles each student’s individual lesson with the same seriousness and patience whether a professional or a beginner. Each meeting has proved full of surprises and every session in Sardagna was really worthwhile.
  
  Steven doesn’t have a rigid conception of music and his philosophy, his approach to the instrument are constantly evolving. It is precisely for this reason that I believe that regular contact with him is indispensable and this course provides the best occasion for that. I believe that every player should have this experience.
  
  
• Francesco Carito, age 40, surveyor, amateur player and big euphonium fan, from Turin, Italy
  
  Euphonium course: another reason for living! I hope to be able to take part in lots of other courses. Thanks to Steven and those who organised this great course!
  
  
• Alberto Pedretti, age 20, student, amateur band player from Bienno, Province of Brescia, Italy
  
  An interesting experience thanks to the possibility of being able to compare yourself with other euphonium players (both professional and non-professional), and the opportunity of having an exceptional teacher like Steven Mead!
  
  
• Angiolino Delvecchio, age 42, industrial technician, amateur band player, from Taverne, Switzerland
  
  This course offers you the chance to really improve, to understand your problem areas and to have motivating goals to reach. You have to try it to believe it!!
  
  
• Domenico Gianuzzi, age 30, 1st Euphonium player with the Italian Marines Band, Nepi Province of Vitterbo, Italy
  
  Fantastic! A really great experience from every point of view; to be recommended to those like me who want to study the euphonium to a high level.
  
  
• Ueli Kipfer, age 26, professional soloist, teacher and conductor, Burgdorf, Switzerland
  
  Super! Thank you. Maybe I can only come for 3 or 4 weekends of next year’s course, but I definitely would like to continue!
  

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ITEM E
CONTEMPORARY SINGING COURSE

This year ISEB has added a new course in: contemporary singing

• the course will consist of individual and group lessons according to the type of music and the needs of individual students;
• the course will begin in October 2004 and end in May 2005 with lessons every fortnight held on Saturdays (morning and afternoon) and Sunday morning;
• lessons will adopt the latest methodology both from a technical and practical point of view;
• students will have access to different types of accompaniment including CDs, piano and other instruments according to the style of music.

DATES: to be decided