Pedagogical Course

In order to achieve this course’s extraordinary musical level the Galaico Brass Festival is gathering a teaching staff made up of experts who many of them will be coming to Galicia and the Iberian Peninsula for the very first time. Such an event will offer a unique teaching experience, 5 days long that has yet to be made on offer in this region until now.

 

Additionally Galaico Brass Festival will have a wide selection of workshops and master classes given by our hand picked specialists to open up an unknown world of possibilities for the participating students: workshops on ancient music; ensemble and chamber music; practice techniques; mental training for auditions; relaxation and visualisation techniques through yoga.

Teachers

Application

In order to apply for the music course, fill out the form below with your details.
(Remember! Places are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis)

Choose now your speciality
tRUMPET Course
  • Individual and group lessons
  • Seminars and workshops
  • Tickets to all concerts of the Festival
  • Accommodation and food

HORN COURSE
  • Individual and group lessons
  • Seminars and workshops
  • Tickets to all concerts of the Festival
  • Accommodation and food
TROMBONE COURSE
  • Individual and group lessons
  • Seminars and workshops
  • Entrance to all concerts of the Festival
  • Acomodation and diets
Tuba AND Euphonium Course
  • Individual and group lessons
  • Seminars and workshops
  • Entrance to all concerts of the Festival
  • Acomodation and diets
CHAMBER MUSIC COURSE
  • Specialized chamber music lessons
  • Seminars and workshops
Listener Student

Trumpet, Horn, Trombone or Tube and Euphonium classes and seminars as listener student.

Limited places

Frequently asked questions

What is the Pedagogical Music Course about?

The Galaico Brass Festival’s Pedagogical Course is an educational music course for all brass players: trumpet, horn, trombone and tuba/euphonium. 

Students of all of ages and levels are invited to participate.

The course will last 5 whole days: 5th to the 9th of July 2021 and will take place in Merza, Vila de Cruces (Spain).

The total amount of active students will be limited to 60 places (15 per instrument) + 4 brass chamber music ensembles. Everyone will receive daily lessons between the hours of 09:00 to 20:00 and will also have access to  following activities: 

Individual Lessons
Group Lessons
Music Yoga
Wim Hof Method
Sport-Music Psychology
Lectures 

How do I apply for the Pedagogical course?

The application for the music course will be available from March.

Fill in the application from.

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Fill in the billing form and finalise your purchase. You can pay with credit/debit card, PayPal or wire transfer. If you choose credit/debit card or PayPal you will be redirected to the respective payment website.

Once the application is finished we will contact you directly with a confirmation.

The number of places is strictly limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. 

What does the pedagogical course include?

In addition to various lessons and activities, the music course includes entry to all concerts of the festival, accommodation and food depending on your application type:

 

Type 1 Active Student 299€

• 4 individual lessons and various group masterclasses
• Lectures and workshops
• Entry to all concerts of the festival

Type 2 Active Student + Feeding 349€

• 4 individual lessons and various group masterclasses
• Lectures and workshops
• Entry to all concerts of the Festival
• Feeding (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

 

Type 3 Active Student + Full Board 369€

• 4 individual lessons and various group masterclasses
• Lectures and workshops
• Entry to all concerts of the festival
• Accommodation and food included

 

Type 4 Listener Student 120€

• Group lessons
• Lectures and workshops

 

Chamber Music Groups 499€ (Price for whole chamber group)

• 4 hours of lessons with Mnozil Brass, Royal Concertgebouw Brass Quintet and others
• Lectures and workshops
* Accommodation and food can be arranged and requested via email

 

 

Students under 18 years

Application

Underage students need to provide a singed consent form from a parent of guardian in order to apply. 

Accommodation and Food

Individual dietary requirements can be provided for.  Underage participants will be provided with safe and separate accommodation. 

Chaperones

All underage participants will be cared for by a personalised team of chaperones who will be on call 24 hours a day to ensure their safety and allow them to gain the most out of the GBF.

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