EMTASTRA

Department of Classical Music Performance

Call for guest lecturer with the competencies of holding master classes in baroque violin

The aim of the course: to introduce the principles of the baroque violin repertoire, and their stylistic features through practical experience

The course by guest lecturer should cover following topics:

• the main works, both accompanied, for baroque violin;
• bowing techniques, frequencies of vibration as opposed to contemporary instrument;
• aspects of frasing;
• baroque ornamentation.

Requirements for an applicant:

• Very good theoretical and practical knowledge of the baroque repertoire;
• To conduct the violin masterclasses on 17-18 March 2023;
• Performance and teaching experience at international level;
• CV.

Application procedure:

• Application for the guest lecturer should be submitted by 1 February 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 Studies of the Early Music;
• The successful applicant will be announced within 3 days after the application deadline.

EMTASTRA

Department of Classical Music Performance

Call for guest lecturer with the competencies of holding master classes in baroque trumpet, baroques orchestra and a guest concert

The aim of the course: to introduce the principles of the baroque trumpet and orchestra repertoire, and their stylistic features through practical experience.

The course by guest lecturer should cover following topics:

• the main works, both accompanied, for baroque trumpet;
• the main repertoire for the baroque orchestra;
• blowing techniques, frequencies of vibration as opposed to contemporary instrument;
• aspects of breathing;
• baroque ornamentation.

Requirements for an applicant:

• Very good theoretical and practical knowledge of the baroque repertoire;
• Availability to conduct the baroque trumpet and orchestra masterclasses on 24-25 March and a guest concert on 26 March 2023;
• Performance and teaching experience at international level;
• CV.

Application procedure:

• Application for the guest lecturer should be submitted by 26 January 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 Studies of the Early Music;
• The successful applicant will be announced within 3 days after the application deadline.

Department of Drama

Call for Guest Lecturer with the competencies of holding the Character Based Improvisation Process course

The aim of the course: to introduce students to engage in the Character Based Improvisation (CBI) Process.

The course by Guest Lecturer should cover following topics:

• Introducing of the CBI Process by providing practical hands-on experience, tools and competency to use CBI methods in the development of the various characters;
• Helping to find considerable creative freedom to empower and liberate the actors;
• Understanding how CBI can be used alongside conventional script material and also a stand-alone process for creating ensemble scenes or complex improvised dramas;
• Experimenting with character-based improvisations;
• Adding depth and complexity to the performances, channelling spontaneity and new perspective on texts when preparing for auditions.

Requirements for an applicant:

• Expert analysis in Character Based Improvisation;
• The ability to improve communication between actor and director to showcase tools for finessing performance;
• Skills to demonstrate how improvisations can deliver results and to explore the unexpected as a dramatic tool;
• Trail of emergent narrative through the quality of the sources and documentation of the process.
• Availability to conduct the course on 13-22 February 2023;
• Teaching experience at international level;
• CV.

Application procedure:

• Application for the Guest Lecturer should be submitted by 26 January 2023 latest via e-mail kai.kiiv@eamt.ee
• The application must contain CV of the Guest Lecturer;
• The application must include the fee (net) the Guest Lecturer wishes to obtain.

Selection process:

• The applications will be assessed by the Chief Coordinator of the Department of Drama;
• The successful applicant will be announced within 3 days after the application deadline.