MAS - Advanced Vocal Ensemble Studies
AVES is an innovative program designed for professional young singers. Developed by Anthony Rooley and Evelyn Tubb (formerly Consort of Musicke), it has been offered since the fall semester 2008/09. The next cycle has been guided by a new teachers’ staff (see below).
Key data
- ECTS points
- 60
- Next start
- January 2022
- Duration
- Part-time study over a period of two years, mandatory course attendance of 11 weeks in total.
- Teaching language
- English
- Place
- Schola Cantorum Basiliensis
- Price
- 2'000 CHF per term (3 terms)
Content
The rich and diverse repertoire for vocal ensembles in Renaissance and Baroque European music. Intensive weeks including rehearsal, vocal technique, language coaching, music history, cultural background, preparation of materials, public presentation and close feedback.
Goals
Highest level in vocal ensemble singing; leading an ensemble from within the group; development and realization of own performance projects, addressing different repertoires of and approaches to vocal ensemble singing.
Participation in AVES is available as elective for vocal students enrolled in a master program at the SCB.
Leaders
Paul Agnew, Stratton Bull, Björn Schmelzer
Vocal coaching - Assistance
Lisandro Abadie
Requirements for the aptitude assessment
Secretariat
- Studierendenadministration Schola Cantorum Basiliensis
- Telephone
- 061 264 57 42 (direct)
Programme Head
- Prof. C. Federico Sepúlveda
- Telephone
- +41 61 261 57 57 (direct)
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- Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, Leonhardsstrasse 6, 4009 Basel