KURSE DER GC PARTNERINSTITUTIONEN
Sommersemester 2026
Anmeldung per Mail an globalconservatoire@mdw.ac.at bis 28. Jänner 2026 möglich.
The Songs that shaped a nation - a portrait of Danish composer carl nielen's vocal music
Institution: The Royal Danish Academy of Music
Studienniveau: Bachelor, Master
Lehrende: Søren Schauser
Kursinhalt:
Learn more about the historical and cultural background of Nielsen’s songs through this course that combines asynchronous teaching and 1-2 individual online masterclasses, where you will work on interpretation of a song by Carl Nielsen chosen with guidance from RDAM voice faculty, including Professor of Voice, Eva Hess Thaysen.
Outside of Denmark, Carl Nielsen is one of the most fascinating figures in European musical culture in the early 20th century. In his homeland, a large part of his song oeuvre of more than 300 songs has been known by virtually every Danish citizen, making him extremely influential in creating a unique style of music.
But what is the background of these songs? We will start by examining the political landscape in Denmark after the country’s disastrous defeat to Germany in 1864 that gave rise to longing for national pride through artistic expressions.
We will discuss the benefits and challenges of performing these songs in their original language, studying the music from the performers’ perspective and learning about the experiences of singers and pianists. And finally, we’ll have a look at Carl Nielsen’s controversial label as a “national” composer and at the common critique of such labelling as wrong and abusive.
Termine der Live Sessions (Zoom):
- March 17, 2026, 16:00-17:00 PM (local time CET/CEST)
- March 31, 2026, 16:00-17:00 PM (local time CET/CEST)
- Apric 21, 2026, 16:00-17:00 PM (local time CET/CEST)
Contemporary ideas in music education
Institution: The Royal College of Music, London
Studienniveau: Master
Lehrender: Dr Mary Stakelum
Kursinhalt:
This module is for performers and composers who want to develop their critical understanding of contemporary ideas in music education, and explore the impact of tradition and innovation on their own creative practice and that of others.
We will work with ideas from philosophy, sociology, psychology and human geography, and draw on the scholarship of leading contemporary thinkers such as Biesta, Koza, Monbiot, Murris, Voegelin and Westerlund.
Topics include World Centred Music Education; Conceptions of Musicality; Rewilding Music Education; Developing the Musician; Soundworlds; Partnership Pedagogy in Theory and Practice; Understanding the Learner: Voice, Agency and Lived Experience.
Termine der Live Sessions (Zoom):
- February 3, 2026, 14:30-17:00 PM (local time London)
- March 3, 2026, 14:30-17:00 PM (local time London)
- April 21, 2026, 14:30-17:00 PM (local time London)
introduction to musical theatre writing
Institution: Manhattan School of Music
Studienniveau: Bachelor
Lehrender: Andrew Gerle
Kursinhalt:
Creating a compelling and memorable musical theatre song requires writers to master a breadth of skills: music theory, harmonic and melodic techniques, vocal composition, dramaturgy and playwriting. Students will analyze songs from the Broadway canon and write music and lyrics for two original songs of their own that are active and actable, and satisfying both musically and dramatically. This class is aimed at students from different backgrounds, but with a prerequisite of basic theory and harmony, and at least rudimentary piano skills.
Termine der Live Sessions (Zoom):
- February 18, 2026, 10:00-11:00 AM (local time New York)
- March 18, 2026, 10:00-11:00 AM (local time New York)
- April 22, 2026, 10:00-11:00 AM (local time New York)
Improvisation Techniques
Institution: Conservatorium van Amsterdam
Studienniveau: Master
Lehrender: Yaniv Nachum
Kursinhalt:
Exploring the art of spontaneous musical creation in ‘Free Improvisation techniques’ This course covers foundational exercises, instrumental possibilities, and advanced methods in free improvisation. Engaging in live collaborative sessions, drawing insights from classical and jazz examples.Develop personalized improvisational skills through diverse practices and examples, bridging theory, analysis, and practical application in a dynamic learning environment.
Termine der Live Sessions (Zoom):
- February 9, 2026, 17:00-19:00 PM (local time Amsterdam)
- February 16, 2026, 16:00-19:00 PM (local time Amsterdam)
- March 2, 2026, 09:30-11:30 AM (local time Amsterdam) extra session for mdw students
- March 16, 2026, 17:00-18:00 PM (local time Amsterdam)
Wichtig: Die Live Sessins finden am Campus der mdw statt.
ANMELDUNGEN FÜR mdw STUDIERENDE (für alle externen GC Kurse)
Anmeldungen bis zum 28. Jänner 2026 per Mail an globalconservatoire@mdw.ac.at unter Angabe von Vor- und Nachname, Anrede, Geburtsdatum, Telefonnummer, Studienfach, Studienniveau und Martrikelnummer.
Die Kapazität der Kurse ist begrenzt, es gilt das Prinzip "first come, first served"! Das Restkontingent an Plätzen wird zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt bekannt gegeben.