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LICA
Lund International Conducting Academy 2014
General information
Lund International Conducting Academy (LICA) is a master class aimed at students at a Masters level in conducting, and at professional conductors wishing to improve their conducting skills. The master class is given every year as an independent 8 credits course, and takes place at Odeum, Lund University. Instruction will include conducting gesture, interpretation, and practice with professional ensembles, and is concluded with a public concert. The academy is given in cooperation between Odeum and Malmö Academy of Music, both representing Lund University.
LICA 2014
In October 2014 the fourth edition of LICA will take place, in connection with Lund Choral Festival. There will be more information on this webpage later on.
Dates
October 2014
Academic qualifications of participants
Course acceptance requires studies at a higher music academic level, a music exam at a bachelor level in conducting, or work as a professional conductor.
Application
All students applying for LICA 2014 have to register on the Swedish national registration website www.antagning.se
Students also have to send the following application materials to Odeum, Lund University:
- DVD recording of a rehearsal or concert (conductor from the front) with chorus or orchestra or a combined ensemble (duration max 10 min, and max two years old)
- Curriculum vitae including a list of complete courses and practical experiences as well as compositions performed (over the last 2 years)
- Application form (can be downloaded from this page later on)
More about LICA 2014
Course content
The content of Lund International Conducting Academy includes conducting technique, rehearsal methods, score analysis, practice and concert with professional choir and orchestra, discussions on interpretation.
Number of participants
LICA 2014 will accept 5-6 active students.
Observing participants
It is possible to take part as an observing (passive) participant in Lund International Conducting Academy.
Examination
The instructors of the master class are the examiners of Lund International Conducting Academy. Examination is on a continuous basis. All participants will receive at certificate for taking part in the master class. The grades Failed or Passed will be given. Participants who pass Lund International Conducting Academy may be able to include the course in their academic degree. Level: Undergraduate. The course is valid for 8 ECTS credits.
Scholarship
Lund International Conducting Academy offers a scholarship of 30.000 SEK for non-European students. If you are applying for this scholarship please tick the appropriate box on the application form. LICA will contact you later on concerning your application.
Location
The master class will take place at Odeum, Lund University, in the town of Lund in southern Sweden.
Course language
English
Scores
Participants in Lund International Conducting Academy are responsible for bringing their own scores required for the course.
Accommodation and meals
Participants are responsible for their own accommodation and meals during the course. For information about hotels in Lund, please check:
Contact
For more information, please contact the coordinator of Lund International Conducting Academy, Cecilia Martin-Löf, at Cecilia.Martin-Lof@odeum.lu.se or tel. +46-46-70-227 91 67.
Last modified 17 Apr 2013
Cecilia Martin-Löf
choral director
Odeum
E-mail:
Cecilia.Martin-Lof@odeum.lu.se