CZECH-AMERICAN SUMMER MUSIC INSTITUTE
announces the
15th International Summer Program in Composition
Prague, Czech Republic
June 30 - July 19, 2008
Ladislav Kubik
composer/lecturer
Ladislav Kubik is the recipient of 18 international music awards,
including the International Rostrum of Composers UNESCO, Intervision
Prize, first prize in the International Franz Kafka Composition
Competition, first prize in the NACWPI annual composition contest and
second prize in the World Music Contest, Kerkrade, Holland. His works
are published by Triga and internationally represented by Schott Musik
International. His compact discs are produced by Col Legno - Qualiton.
Currently, he is a Professor of Composition at Florida State University.
Prior to joining the FSU Faculty he taught at the Prague Conservatory,
Charles University in Prague, University d'Orsay and the University of
South Florida.
"Deep Music ....... meticulous craftmanship ....... boldly individual
style."
Donald Rosenberg, Cleveland Plain Dealer
The CASMI International Summer Program was conceived as an intensive
study in composition in Prague, a city of unique musical history and
architectural beauty. During their stay in Prague, the participants are
encouraged to compose a piece, review their compositions, and discuss
various aspects of the creative compositional process.
Admission is open to persons currently enrolled at or graduated from
conservatories, colleges and universities. Enrollment is limited to 14
participants. Professor Ladislav Kubik will give eight master classes and four individual lessons to each participant. He will also coach performances of the participants' works to be presented at public concerts.
Practice studios will be provided to enable continuous daily work. The concerts of the CASMI Program participants will be presented in the Concert Hall of the Antonin Dvorak Museum.
The participants will enjoy a sight-seeing tour of Prague, visits to museums and galleries, a bus trip to the castles Karlstejn and Krivoklat in Central Bohemia, and a boat trip on the Moldau River.
Double-room accommodation at the Kajetanka Dormitory of Charles University is included in the program cost, as well as three meals per day. Single-room accommodations will be available for an additional fee.
Optional Program:
On July 11-13, 2008 there will be a three day bus trip to Vienna, Austria (7/11, 7/12) and Cesky Krumlov (7/13), a historical city and castle in Southern Bohemia. For this porgram an additional fee is required.
Program Cost: $2,280
This fee includes double-room accommodation, three meals daily, tuition and trips. Travel to and from Prague is not included.
A fee of $440 is required for an optional three day trip to Vienna and Cesky Krumlov.
Application:
Write a letter including applicant's name, address and phone number, the level of study (undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate), and a brief
description of music experience. Also indicate interest in the optional three day trip to Vienna and Cesky Krumlov. Enclose 1-3 scores and tapes, if available.
A non-refundable application fee of $25 is to be paid to the Czech-American Summer Music Institute.
After being admitted to the program, applicants can secure their places by paying a deposit of $1,140. The balance of the program fee is to be paid on or before June 15, 2008.
Application Deadline: June 1, 2008
The applications and scores will be reviewed in the order they are received.
For more information contact the
Czech-American Summer Music Institute
P.O. Box 13062
Tallahassee, FL 32317-3062, U.S.A.
phone/fax: (850) 668-5767
e-mail: lkubik@mailer.fsu.edu
I loved my time in Prague - it's a beautiful city and I had more fun and
had a chance to do more creatively then I have had in a very long time.
Greg D'Alesio
Thank you for this great opportunity to study and interact with others from
all over the world. It's a great experience that I'll remember forever.
Renee Arakaki
Ladislav, Congratulations! Another fine program. I appreciate your
ability to recognize your students' compositional direction, your valuable
insights into our music, and your encouragement in the development of our
individual compositional voices. It is a pleasure to work with such fine
musitians, and a thrill to walk the streets of one of the most beautiful
cities in Europe.
Kevin March
This program is by far the most fun summer program I ever
participated in. I loved feeling comfortable to speak honestly and deeply
about all of our music; you nurtured an open, supportive environment which
made honesty and deep inquiry possible. That too, is in my experience a
unique strenght of CASMI.
Paul Swenson
Prague and the Institute provided for me meaningful musical experiences,
new friendships and deep respect for Ladislav Kubik and his music.
Andrew Rindfleisch
I can't wait to come back to Prague...It's an excellent program!
John Kline
My second trip to Prague was much richer then the first. The music in our
program was extremely inspired and full of excellent craftmanship. I am
honored to have been a part of this group.
Georgina Genova
The CASMI program was a fantastic experience for me. The sessions with
Ladislav Kubik were excellent. I feel I have taken another step in my
growth as a composer.
Justin McCarthy
Thank you for providing my first opportunity to visit Europe. I found
Prague to be a truly inspiring city. I appreciate all the comments you
made about my music and I look forward to receiving your input on the
remainder of the violin and piano piece.
Heather Schmidt
A truly Czech-American experiance - the best of both worlds.
Paul Baserman
Thank you for bringing me here. I learned a great deal from the things I
worked on with you. I am very grateful for the musical bridges you've
created. Bravo!
Michael Timpson
There is only a small percentage of composers in the world who have the
talent and creative abilities that Ladislav Kubik has in his approach to
teaching and composing.
Scott McAllister
Ladia, you are one of this century's great composers and teachers.
Charles Mason
I hope you realize your importance to all of us.
Eric Delson
One thing I've discovered through my participation in this program, is that
it is the source of lasting friendships as well as an invaluable
opportunity to work with a mentor of genuine genius such as Ladislav Kubik.
Long may it last...
Ciaran Hope