Marimba Academy
Be inspired, discover the world of Body controlled Marimba Sound Production
The annual International Marimba Academy, related to the prestigious Universal Marimba Competition, is founded by Belgian marimba virtuoso Dr. Ludwig Albert in 2006. The academy gathers the marimba around the globe and foster cross cultural understanding. It has been dedicated with success to inspire young students, to train competition candidates and to promote the popularization and development of the marimba art at amateur and professional level. The academy is highly praised by students for its unique locations and atmosphere, its intense training and amount of lessons, the available practice facilities and presented concerts. It is open for children and for intermediate-, advanced- to professional marimba-players in solo, duo to chamber music disciplines. Albert created in 2004 Europe’s first official Marimba Master’s Degree and established over years his acclaimed marimba movement method reaching for an optimal musicality and revolutionary new sonority. This method will be highlighted and trained during the academy. In addition the course will offer further training In playing technique, musical interpretation, colorization, improvisation, sound production, body movement, body awareness, stage behaviour etc.
The academy welcomed during past editions in Belgium, Spain, Portugal & Italy over 600 participants from all continents and presented as guest lecturers a topflight of leading artists such as Keiko Abe (JP), Mark Ford (US), Momoko Kamiya (JP), Nanae Mimura (JP), Naoko Takada (US), Filippo Lattanzi (IT), Tanasit Siripichwattana (TH), Chin-Cheng Lin (TW), Rodrigo Marques (PT), Igor Lesnik ((HR), Hidemi Murase (JP), Vasco Ramalho (PT), Axoum duo (PL), Seung Myeong Oh (KR), Joy Yung-Ping Liu (TW) and Foo Pui Yee (HK). The Academy’s worldwide leading role is reflected by the embarking study careers and resulting winning competition Prizes of passed students. It is with proud to witness their further artistic growth. No doubt that this ground breaking academy keeps marking internationally a brand new milestone of the marimba, providing an inspirational pedagogic training and presenting a unique music experience.
A full week of practicing, individual lessons, masterclasses, chamber music, marimba ensemble and in- and outdoor concerts by students, lecturers & guests. The course offers to participate as an active performing participant or as a passive observer participant. Each active participant should prepare at least 3 compositions. Apply now for the next edition and enjoy a wonderful academy at a beautiful location, sharing our passion for the marimba.
Marimbas laugh and weep, are furious and funny, are pure passion and mystery.
Shape your sound through body controlled movement. Explore a new world of colours. Truly define your unique expressive voice, and communicate all these emotions with your audience. Join us, be inspired!
© Dr. Ludwig Albert
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