EMTASTRA

Department of Classical Music Performance

Call for guest lecturer with the competencies of holding chamber music master classes

The aim of the course: to master the technical control and interpretation of ensemble playing

The course by guest lecturer should cover following topics:

• The main works of  chamber music from classical, romantic and contemporary eras and their stylistic features through practical experience.
• Objective and subjective aspects of ensemble playing interpretation from the perspective of performers;
• Methods of practice to enhance a better collaboration and mutual understanding between the ensemble members, their goal-setting, motivation etc;
• Dealing with performance stress: the reasons for it, and strategies to deal with it, both long and short term.

Requirements for an applicant:

• Very good theoretical and practical knowledge of the chamber music repertoire of the aforementioned eras;
• Ability to observe students’ progress, identify the weaknesses in the practice habits, and to make recommendations for the improvement;
• Availability to hold master classes and seminars from 4 to 7 December 2023;
• Performance and teaching experience at international level;
• CV.

Application procedure:

• Application for the guest lecturer should be submitted by 24 October 2023 latest via e-mail kai.kiiv@eamt.ee
• The application must contain CV of the guest lecturer;
• The application must include the fee (gross) the guest lecturer wishes to obtain.

Covered expenses:

• Travel costs to Tallinn and back (standard class tickets);
• Accommodation in Tallinn.

Selection process:

• The applications will be assessed by the Head of Instrumental Chamber Music studies;
• The successful applicant will be announced within 3 days after the application deadline.

The Centre of Doctoral Studies at EMTA is looking for a violist to participate in a doctoral
concert.

The viola part is needed in two pieces, Hamlet Echoes by Christian Jost and En
Sourdine by Joel Järventausta. The doctoral concert is part of a research project on the influence
of the partnering instrument on the voice and the viola would be a new partner in a demanding
repertoire.

The concert will take place on 5th November 2023 at 19.00 in the Estonian Academy of Music
and Theatre Chamber Hall.

Requirements for an applicant:
● Master’s degree
● Good command of the English language, as the rehearsals will be conducted in English
● Availability on 5th November plus rehearsals 3.11 and 4.11

The submission deadline is 25th October 2023, via e-mail to kristel.karu-kletter@eamt.ee

The proposal must contain:
– A short letter of motivation in participation for the project
– CV of the performer
– The honorarium (nett) the performer wishes to obtain. Please indicate preferred payment type (invoice or contract).

Selection process:
The applications will be assessed by the members of the Centre for Doctoral Studies
of the EAMT.
The successful applicant will be announced within a week after the application
deadline via e-mail.