Biennale College Musica 2021

The workshop is open to young experimental performers, DJs/turntablists/controllerists and live electronics performers interested in experimenting with pre-recorded voice.

The selected performers will have the opportunity to realize an experimental performance under the supervision of the Artistic Director of the Biennale Musica, Lucia Ronchetti, supported by different tutors.

The selected performers will present their works within the Biennale Musica (17-26 September 2021).

The workshop will consist of three different stages. During the workshops the participants will learn techniques connected with the pre-recording voice and the live treatment of the voice. The first stage will be focused on the conception of the project, under the supervision of the tutors, while the second will be focused on the work in the CIMM (La Biennale di Venezia Centre for Computer Music and Multimedia) Studios; the third stage will be dedicated to the rehearsals and production of the new project.

The voice material can be any kind of pre-recorded voice files. In case new samples are needed, the selected composers can collaborate with Andreas Fischer.

The Biennale College Musica team under the supervision of the Artistic Director of the Music Department will be in communication with each performer throughout the whole process of ideation and realisation of the project, from April to September 2021 and will also be available for suggestions and revisions.

Tutors:
Samir Odeh-Tamimi, Berlin, composer
Jennifer Walshe, London, composer, performer
Andreas Fischer, Stuttgart, bass, Neue Vocalsolisten
Guido Barbieri, Ravenna, dramaturgy
Thierry Coduys, Paris, sound engineer, computer music design - Biennale College Musica CIMM
Guglielmo Bottin, Venezia, composer, music producer - Biennale College Musica CIMM
Roberto Benozzo, Padova, sound engineer - Biennale College Musica CIMM

Workshop dates:
1 week in April (12-18 April 2021);
1 week in July (19-25 July 2021);
1 week in August (23-29 August 2021).

Venue: Venice

Venue of the concert: Arsenale, Venice

Number of possible of participants: 2

Nationality: The application is open to all nationalities

Age limit: 30 years (as of 30 March 2021)

Aplication Deadline: 18 February 2021

Announcement selected performers: 15 March 2021

Project deadline: 3 September 2021

Rehearsal phase: September 2021

Performance: During the Biennale Musica (17-26 September 2021)

Required documents
Detailed CV, brief description of the project (each candidate can present one or two projects), 1 or 2 recordings or videos of previous performances.

Candidates selection
Performers selected for admission will be chosen by the Artistic Director after close scrutiny of their CVs and performance.

Registration fee
Each selected applicant will be required to pay a registration fee in the amount of € 80.00 (VAT included, non-refundable) to be paid exclusively by credit card following the announcement of their acceptance.

Arrival and accommodation
La Biennale di Venezia provides accommodation and travel costs for the selected young performers.

college-musica@labiennale.org