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International Brass Symposium & Masterclasses
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We are pleased to invite you to the International Brass Symposium and Masterclasses, which will take place from 13 to 15 October 2026 at the Academy of Music, University of Ljubljana (Kongresni trg 1, Ljubljana, Slovenia).
The symposium and masterclasses, led by distinguished brass performers and renowned pedagogues, will provide an intensive artistic and educational experience for music students, young professional musicians, and teachers. Through individual lessons, group workshops, public lectures, and concert presentations, participants will gain direct insight into outstanding artistic practices, contemporary interpretative approaches, and innovative pedagogical methods in higher music education.
Faculty:
- Jeroen Berwaerts, trumpet (Belgium)
- Kris Garfitt, trombone (United Kingdom)
- Lasse Mauritzen, horn (Denmark)
- Thomas Røisland, tuba (Denmark)
- Reinhold Friedrich, trumpet (Germany)
- Viktor Praxmarer, mental coach (Austria)
- Kristian Steenstrup, mental performance specialist (Denmark)
The programme will focus on the development of musical interpretation, technical excellence, orchestral and chamber music performance, the musician’s psychological and physical preparation, and artistic communication with audiences. Particular emphasis will be placed on connecting artistic practice with reflection on pedagogical approaches, thereby contributing to the enhancement of music education and the professional development of students.
Participation in the symposium and masterclasses is free.
Programme & Locations
Tuesday, 13 October 2026 |
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10:00–13:00 OPENING OF THE SYMPOSIUM
& BRASS MASTERCLASS / Prof. Kristian Steenstrup (Denmark): INDIVIDUAL LESSONS for all brass instruments
SiBRASS Concert Cycle 2026: |
Wednesday, 14 October 2026 |
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10:00–11:30 LECTURE I / prof. Kristian Steenstrup (Denmark): TEACHINGS OF ARNOLD JACOBS AND NEUROSCIENTIFIC FINDINGS RELATED TO BRASS PERFORMANCE
ROUND TABLE / Discussion on regional artistic and pedagogical experiences of university professors Prof. Branislav Aksin (AU Novi Sad)
WORKSHOP / Prof. Viktor Praxmarer (Austria): MENTAL TRAINING |
Thursday, 15 October 2026 |
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9:00–11:00 LECTURE II / prof. Kristian Steenstrup
Prof. REINHOLD FRIEDRICH, trumpet (Germany) Prof. JEROEN BERWAERTS, trumpet (Belgium) Prof. LASSE MAURITZEN, horn (Denmark) Prof. KRIS GARFITT, trombone (United Kingdom) Prof. THOMAS RØISLAND, tuba (Denmark) |
Application information
Application form
Closing date for the application: Friday, 11 September 2026
Participation is free.
Contact
Prof. Dušan KRANJC, mag. art.
E: dusan.kranjc@ag.uni-lj.si
T: 0043 664 4324 367
Izr. prof. Franc KOSEM
E: franc.kosem@ag.uni-lj.si
T: 00386 41 209 561