contemporary amplified music course

in association with the SMAC (contemporary music scenes) of the Occitania region, Music’Halle – l’École des Musiques Vivaces and the Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès

organisation of studies

The contemporary amplified music course has been updated and now includes instrumental technique, interpretation, composition, and improvisation. The field of contemporary music is extremely vast, which is why there are no stylistic limits on the course provided by the isdaT.

5 Training Areas

Instrumental Technique
Performance
Polyvalence: deciphering, arrangement, composition, improvisation, studio, written and oral expression
Individual singularity, alone and within a group
Coherency.

These essential areas require regular and thorough training to reach the point of autonomy and improved self-expression.

organisation of studies

UE.1 / Musical practice (380 h)

instrumental mastery
workshop based on repertoire
improvisation/interaction workshop
additional instrument class
vocal and postural technique
choir

UE.2 / Musical culture (350 h)

composition/arranging
analysis of contemporary music
history (contemporary music, jazz, ethnomusicology or from different eras of classical music)

UE.3 / Cross-sectorial and professional skills (650 h)

methodology classes “preparation for professional life”
computer-aided music (production of a sound document)
internships and meeting with practitioners (artists, broadcasters, etc.)
residency and creation of an autonomous art project.

workshops/internships

Guest professors complete the training in the framework of internships and workshops on specific aspects, notably including:

posture and injury prevention for musicians
mental preparation of performances
stage presence and public speaking
ancient and contemporary music
analysis of movement
employment law, copyright law and status of performance musicians
devising art projects as part of cultural events and festivals (Siestes Électroniques, Passe ton Bach d’Abord, Toulouse les Orgues, Jazz in Marciac, Octopus network of contemporary music, Music’Halle, etc.).

teaching facilities

Whatever course is chosen, various teaching methods are provided:

individual classes,
collective classes,
masterclasses,
workshops with the dance unit and the fine arts department,
internships and external projects (concerts/public proposals).

professors

The teaching staff comprises the isdaT team in close collaboration with Music’Halle and Toulouse Jean Jaurès University.
Coordinating professor: David Haudrechy.