The FIU School of Music is pleased to announce a composition workshop in Assisi, Italy this summer.
This summer study abroad program will give music composition students the opportunity to receive an overview of contemporary sacred art music and compose a new work with the guidance of, FIU head of composition and composer in residence, Dr. Orlando Jacinto Garcia. In addition, the work they create will be rehearsed and an archival recording will be provided by the Suono Sacro Ensemble in residence at the Suono Sacro International Music Festival in Assisi, Italy. A number of student works to be selected by the ensemble in conjunction with Dr. Garcia will be presented at the closing concert of the Festival.
The language for the course will be English and no knowledge of Italian is required. A limit of 12 students will be accepted into the workshop.
LOCATION DESCRIPTION
The program will be held in the city of Assisi, Italy, home of the Suono Sacro Festival. Facilities for rehearsals, lectures, and master classes will take place in the city at selected locations, including churches and schools.
HOUSING
Students will be staying at the Cittadella residence space especially designed for study abroad programs.
SEMESTER
Summer B 2015
DATES
Abroad: July 12—25, 2015
Application Deadline: February 28, 2015
A portfolio of scores with recordings required by the deadline
Interviews in person or via Skype: March 2015
COURSE
MUT 5930 : Special Topics (3 credits)
CREDITS
3 Credits
COST
The estimated program cost of $2175 includes: accommodations in student residences, breakfast, and mandatory international health insurance.
The program cost does not include: airfare, daily meals, some local transportation, FIU course instructional fees ($203.59/credit), or the $175 non-refundable study abroad fee.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Dr. Orlando Jacinto Garcia Professor of Music
Program Coordinator for Music Composition
Composer in Residence, FIU School of Music
FIU College of Architecture & The Arts Miami Beach Urban Studios 420 Lincoln Road, Room 439, Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Tel: 305-535-2617 or Email: garciao@fiu.edu
OSA scholarships available.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
To contact the FIU Office of Study Abroad, click here.
To learn more about funding your study abroad experience, click here.
To download the flyer, click here.
