Music at ISL

Table of contents

5 Curriculum classes

6 Instrumental and vocal tuition

14 Lessons and options costs

14 Group tuition

16 Extra-curricular ensembles

18 Performances

18 Examinations

18 Teaching books and repertoire

Instrumental Music Programme | International School of Lausanne 3 4 Instrumental Music Programme | International School of Lausanne Curriculum music classes

The Music programme at ISL is rich and varied. We have a team of 19 qualified, experienced, and incredibly talented instrumental teachers who can help your child learn to play their dream instrument. ISL’s state-of-the-art facilities include a modern 400-seat auditorium, an industry-standard recording studio, a - teaching studio, an iMac suite for music production, and 8 practice rooms to suit all tastes of music-making. Musical learning at ISL takes place in 3 settings:

→ Curriculum music classes → Instrumental and vocal tuition → Extra-curricular ensembles

Early Childhood

Students begin to experiment with their voices by singing simple melodies, matching pitch, and using movement and actions to reinforce the or main ideas of the . Students also experiment with small percussion instruments, developing the ability to keep a steady beat and copy and/ or create simple rhythms.

Primary School

Students develop foundational musical skills including ensemble performance, improvisation, composition, and choral singing. Each year, they explore a range of instrumentation, musical concepts, skill development, and musical styles in line with the International Baccalaureat (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) arts framework.

Middle School

Students receive initial technical training in singing, piano, music production and technology, and ensemble performance. They also explore a range of music in context through the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) arts framework.

High School

Students develop advanced performing skills in solo and ensemble settings, create original compositions in a variety of genres and styles, learn to record and edit music with professional materials, and explore the purpose and contexts of music from a range of different cultures.

Instrumental Music Programme | International School of Lausanne 5 Instrumental and vocal tuition

At ISL, students of all ages are able to sign up for private instrumental or vocal lessons with one of our specialist teachers. This allows them to develop advanced instrumental skills to develop their musicianship further. Students continuing their music studies in the High School are advised to commit to instrumental lessons to support their musical development. The following instrumental teachers are available for lessons at ISL.

Alejandro Martin Segovia

Alejandro is from Málaga in Spain and started playing at the age of 8. He studied with the Master cellist Valentin Berlinski for 6 years and spent a number of years studying in Paris at the Pôle Supérieure under Xavier Gagnepain. A year later, Alejandro auditioned for the Master d’Interprétation Musicale at the Haute École de Musique de Cello Genève (HEM) and has since also completed there, a Master de Pédagogie Musicale. He regularly performs with the Orchestre Symphonique d’Alicante, the Ensemble Symphonique de Neuchâtel, the Orchestre Symphonique des Îles Baléares, and others. He has many years of teaching experience across and is a truly gifted and inspirational teacher.

Alexandre Tkaboca

Born in Grasse (France), Alexandre obtained his Pedagogical Bachelor and Orchestral Master from the Amsterdam Conservatory of Music. He also studied with Michel Bellavance at the Haute École de Musique de Genève (HEM), during an Erasmus exchange, and with José-Daniel Castellon at the Haute École de Musique de Lausanne (HEMU). Alexandre performed in several orchestras (Cannes-Provence-Alpes- Cote-d’Azur, Bad Kissingen, ’s Landswehr, Flûtes d’Azur), youth orchestras

Flute/ Piccolo (Mediterranean, Dutch youth orchestras), and ensembles (Akom, Canal City Flute Quartet, Opus Opéra). Currently, Alexandre is completing a Pedagogical Master at the HEMU, and teaching flute and musical initiation classes at ISL, and at “l’Avenir” in Le Mouret (Fribourg).

Dan Marginean

Dan was born in Romania where he began studying the piano at the age of 10. After graduating from the Music Academy in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, he went on to study in London under Niel Immelman and finally Switzerland with Professor Jean-François

Piano Antonioli. Through the years, Dan has performed recitals in many European countries as well as in South Africa. Notably, Dan also participated in the Lang Lang Inspires Mass Concert, and was a several times prize winner of the National Romanian Olympics of Music. As well as teaching at ISL, Dan is the director of the Lutry based Music School ArtsCademia and teaches the piano in the Regional Music Conservatory.

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Florian began playing the clarinet at the age of 9. He completed his Bachelor of Music at the Haute École de Musique de Lausanne (HEMU), in the class of Frédéric Rapin and his Master of Pedagogy at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) in the class of Paolo Beltramini. With keen interest in , Florian has conducted many concerts with the Military Orchestra, prestations and rehearsals of the “Harmonie Lausannoise”, and other music ensembles. Florian also conducts the Clarinet wind band of Amsoldingen and the wind band of Châtel-St-Denis and Remaufens. As a soloist, Florian has appeared in 2010 and 2011 with the Philharmonisches Orchester Budweis during the “Biel Summer Academy” and in 2015 with the “Harmonie Lausannoise” within the context of the “Clarinet Year”.

Gisela Maier

German born Gisela started playing the flute at the age of 9. She left Germany to study at the Conservatoire de Lausanne in the class of Brigitte Buxtorf where she obtained her teaching diploma. She continued her studies at the Haute École de Musique de Lausanne (HEMU) with José-Daniel Castellon and received her concert diploma. Passionate about teaching, she participates regularly in workshops to offer a large repertoire of different music styles and approaches. Besides teaching, she played and

Flute/ Recorder created musical tales with “Les souffleuses d’histoires“ and performed with this trio at the Festival de Théâtre in Avignon in summer 2017.

Ivana Vukosavljev Moix

Originally from Belgrade, Serbia, Ivana graduated from the Belgrade Music Academy and then gained her Masters Degree of concert at the Conservatoire de Lausanne (HEMU) with Professor Fernando Rossano. Ivana is an active member of several ensembles, and as a solo and chamber musician she has performed in Italy, France, Switzerland, Montenegro, and in Serbia. She performed in various concerts such as organised in cooperation with the Secretary for Culture of the city of Piano Belgrade, at the Festival of Modern Arts Forum, and in several performance workshops. Her concert appearances were recorded and broadcasted on TV stations in Belgrade and on Radio Suisse Romande (Espace 2) where she performed Isabel Mundry «WER?» for soprano and piano. In April 2018, Ivana was also a finalist in the International Concours d’Evian in France.

Jansen Morehouse

American pianist Jansen was born in upstate New York, where he began taking piano lessons at the age of 7. At age 17, he began his bachelor degree in . During these 4 years, Jansen received a solid foundation of piano technique, and the groundwork for his skills as a music and piano teacher was laid. He also received second prize at the Capital District Chopin Competition during this time. Since then, Jansen has completed his master in Piano Performance at the Musik-Akademie , Piano Switzerland, and commenced a master programme in Piano Pedagogy. He has over 13 years of music and piano teaching experience, including group lessons, and continues to learn and strive to find the best methods possible to teach each individual student. In addition to teaching, Jansen has had both solo and collaborative concerts in the United States, Switzerland, Germany, and South Africa.

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Seongmi, most fondly referred to as Miss Mia, is originally from South Korea. She holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in voice from Kyung Hee University in Seoul and a Master of Music Degree in voice from the Manhattan School of Music in New York, where she studied with Patricia Misslin. At the Theatre Biel Solothurn, she sang several leading operatic roles such as Adina (L’Elisir d’Amore), Donna Elvira (Don Giovanni), Antonia

Voice (Les Contes d’Hoffmann), Sandrina (La Finta Giardiniera), Adele (Il Pirata) and Ms Anderssen (Musical - A Little Night Music). She worked as an assistant stage director and a coordinator at the Lucerne Theatre, and the Opera House Zürich as part of the programme «Executive Master in Arts Administration» at the University of Zürich where she completed a diploma in 2009. She has been a member of the Swiss Association of Music Pedagogy since 2006.

Instrumental Music Programme | International School of Lausanne 11 12 Instrumental Music Programme | International School of Lausanne Instrumental Music Programme | International School of Lausanne 13 Lesson options and costs

Lessons are available at the following time costs: → 30 minutes: CHF 46 → 45 minutes: CHF 69 → 60 minutes: CHF 92

Group tuition

A number of lessons are offered collaboratively. A minimum of 3 participants is required to run these lessons. Group tuition cost: CHF 280 per term/ per student.

Chamber Music Quartet A quartet for secondary school musicians consisting of flute, cello, and two violin players. Students meet for one-hour weekly rehearsals. Led by Erika Lukin- Mertz

Colour Strings A string ensemble for Year 1 to Year 3 students with violin or cello background. The students learn a varied repertoire of musical styles and gain skills essential for musical collaboration and performance. Students must be enrolled in private tuition to participate in this ensemble. Directed by Ms Erika Lukin-Mertz

Musical Initiation In the first two years of our Music Initiation pro- (First two years) gramme, classes introduce children to different mu- sical instruments as well as the basics of music, rhythm, and pitch. Children have the opportunity to explore musical dynamics through singing, dance movement, and other fun activities. Open to students from Reception 4 to Year 3, available in French and English. Directed by Alexandre Tkaboca

Musical Initiation In the next two years of our Music Initiation (Last two years) programme, students have the opportunity to expand their music skills by progressing through to group instrumental lessons. There are three instrumental groups to choose from; strings, keyboard, or per- cussion. Students in these classes are able to motivate each other by imitation, interaction, and performance with peers. They also develop physical skills by synchronising and coordinating both hands which is a great habit to form for the younger children. Open to students in Year 2 and Year 3. Directed by Alexandre Tkaboca

14 Instrumental Music Programme | International School of Lausanne Musical Production A course of shared weekly lessons of 45 minutes. Music production lessons prepare students to the art of producing and recording electronic music. Directed by Michael Freeman

Music Transcription and A 45-minute weekly course for students in Year 6 Workshop to Year 13 with some musical theory knowledge. This workshop teaches students the act of notating music and writing musical arrangements. Directed by Marcos Rufino Del Val

Saxophone Quartet This quartet meets weekly and performs many fun cover arrangements as well as jazz and contemporary pieces throughout the year. Students also participate in recording music. Directed by Marcos Rufino Del Val

Instrumental Music Programme | International School of Lausanne 15 Extra-curricular ensembles

16 Instrumental Music Programme | International School of Lausanne Primary School A musical involving the entire Year 5 and Year 6 Musical cohort. Students participate in this yearly musical Year 5 and Year 6 as either a cast member through the After-School Activities Programme (ASA) or as a member of the chorus through our weekly curriculum chorus class. The Primary School Musical is a great opportunity for students to develop their acting and singing skills while building confidence on stage. Directed by Rebecca Macoskey and Jamison Odling (Primary School Music Teachers)

Primary School Students from Year 3 to Year 6 have the opportunity Ukulele Ensemble to refine their ukulele skills and ensemble experience Year 3 to Year 6 through participation in our ukulele activity. Students develop both the ability to play chords and to fingerpick melodies in a large group setting with multiple parts. Directed by Rebecca Macoskey and Jamison Odling (Primary School Music Teachers)

Primary School The Primary School String Ensemble allows players String Ensemble to build their ensemble skills and musicianship in collaboration with their fellow string players. Directed by Erika Lukin-Mertz

Cello Ensemble The class provides students with the important skills Secondary School needed to perform in an ensemble followed by a performance. Directed by Alejandro Martin Segovia

Concert Band The Concert Band is the flagship instrumental en- Secondary School semble of ISL. Comprising about 30 players, its repertoire ranges from arrangements of contemporary pop music to jazz, funk, and classical concert music. Directed by Marcos Rufino del Val

High School Choir The High School Choir is a vocal group of the most advanced singers, working on bespoke arrangements of music in a variety of styles, usually in four or more parts. This is an invitation-only ensemble, though all students are encouraged to apply. Directed by Arend Koeditz (Secondary School Music Teacher)

Jam Nation Jam Nation is a student-run ensemble, where mu- Secondary School sicians collaborate to create their own arrangements and improvisations of music in any genre in a “session-style” environment. Directed by Marc Ribas (Year 12 student)

Secondary String The Secondary School String Ensemble is a small Ensemble chamber music group where string players develop their ensemble and technical abilities through a variety of repertoire, including classical music for strings, film music, and also contemporary arrangements. Directed by Erika Lukin-Mertz

Instrumental Music Programme | International School of Lausanne 17 Performances

Students are encouraged to participate in many of the fantastic performance opportunities organised throughout the year, mostly in our auditorium. Music per- formance teaches our students to be risk-takers, principled, and self-motivated, and it is a great way to prepare students in handling anxiety that can come with live performance. Examinations

Students are able to take music exams with the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) and are encouraged to do so. ABRSM and practical exams take place at ISL twice a year. There are prescribed fees for these examinations. Teaching books and repertoire

Depending on the teachers’ recommendations, students might be required to purchase books and not use photocopies. This is especially evident during performances. The methods of teaching can vary from instrument to instrument and as the students’ skills develop over time. If you have any questions regarding our Instrumental and Vocal Music Programme, please contact Beata Chudyba.

18 Instrumental Music Programme | International School of Lausanne Beata Chudyba Instrumental and Vocal Music Programme Coordinator [email protected] +41 21 560 02 19 International School of Lausanne Chemin de la Grangette 2 | CH - 1052 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne +41215600202 | [email protected] | www.isl.ch