CAS in chamber music
This continuing education programme is aimed at ready-formed ensembles wishing to deepen their artistic competencies with a renowned tutor.
The content of this training represents an in-depth look at the practice of chamber music and a look at stylistic approaches in the music of the past and/or contemporary music. It is organised in such a way as to meet the needs of a ready-made ensemble looking to hone its craft (main examples: voice and piano duo, string trio, trio with piano, string quartet, quintet with piano, four hands and two pianos, wind quintet, brass quintet), not least through the flexibility of the programme as regards the demands and pace of its’ members’ working lives.
The training is structured around two modules (primary training and additional stylistic training), topped off with coursework that results in a certificate. It involves regular teaching of chamber music, and sessions and special projects on the music of the past (repertoire, playing, instruments) and/or contemporary music.
Study plan and modules
Admission criteria
To be admitted to the course, candidates must have a degree or equivalent qualification at Master’s level from a higher school of music, or substantial experience that is deemed equivalent.
Skills targeted
- Reinforcement of specific individual and collective skills in the field of chamber music.
- Development of capabilities in an additional stylistic field of performance (early music, contemporary music).
- Preparation for competitions and performances, and also for the processes of engagement of an ensemble, in general.
- Development of the personality of the ready-formed ensemble, and of its identity.
Annual training cheque
The continuing education courses offered by the HEM are approved by the State of Geneva for the annual training cheque (CAF).
Teaching team
Michel Bellavance, wind instruments
Hélène Escriva, brass instruments
Diana Ketler, chamber music with piano
James Alexander, chamber music with piano
Nina Uhari, chamber music with piano
Antoine Marguier, wind instruments
Noémie Bialobroda, strings
Axel Schacher, string quartet
Philippe Spiesser, percussion
Joshua Hyde, contemporary music
Lise Berthaud, strings - Neuchâtel site
Gerardo Vila, chamber music with piano - Neuchâtel site
Academic committee
Chair: Nancy Rieben, teaching coordinator
Members:
Noémie Bialobroda, chamber music coordinator - Geneva site
Lise Berthaud, viola and chamber music teacher - Neuchâtel site
Study regulations
