You will also get mental training with Dr. Vera Popper, dynamic balancing Coach for more than 15 years, and Physical Balance Classes with Oluwafemi Oladeji, lifelong practitioner and expert in Pilates, Kung-Fu and Shiatsu.
⚡ EXCLUSIVELY FOR FLUTISTS & TRUMPETERS
🔴 AUDITION MASTERCLASS 2024 | August 24th – September 1st | Ebensee, Austria
Your Doorway into the Orchestra!
In this 9-days LIVE masterclass you will learn our comprehensive 360º method, which equips you with the skills to audition at the highest level precisely when it matters most. You'll learn the tools to capture the juries attention and embark on your journey into orchestral life.
Imagine a moment that could change everything ...
You sense it – the piercing spotlight.
The gentle hum of the audience.
The anticipatory gazes of the jury.
Your heart quickens, palms dampen and in an instant ...
you feel your confidence waver before a single note escapes your instrument. 🫣
Moments like these are all too common for aspiring musicians with dreams of an orchestral career.
In these fleeting seconds, it's not just your talent that's scrutinized, but also your self-confidence and mental strength are put to the ultimate test.
Welcome to the Penthesilea Academy Masterclass 2024 – your gateway to unwavering confidence, focus and joy in making music, precisely when you need it most.
In the fiercely competitive realm of orchestral music, we recognize that sheer talent alone is not enough.
It's about meticulous preparation, not only for the music itself, but also for the unexpected challenges that may arise during those crucial moments.
❤️ NEARLY 50 STUDENTS FROM OVER 18 DIFFERENT NATIONS
Hear why our participants love it
... and what they already achieved
★★★★★ Lena Beitelhoff
★★★★★ Karen Wong
★★★★★ Larissa Maron
★★★★★ Oscar Brodahl
★★★★★ Adam Woods
It's not just practicing - and you know it!
The Penthesilea Academy Masterclass is more than just a course – it’s the beginning of your journey to a fulfilling orchestral career, free from fear and full of confidence in your abilities.
Three main pillars are at the heart of the Penthesilea Academy Masterclass, aiming to prepare you not just for your audition but for a lifelong career in music.
Are you ready to take the first step?
Dive into a world where your musical dreams become reality.
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Mind Control & Stress Management
Through targeted techniques and strategies in mind control and stress management, you will learn how to handle your nerves before and during performances.
Our aim is to equip you with the tools to find inner peace, even in the most thrilling moments of your career. Learn to build mental strength that makes you unshakeable, no matter what happens on stage.
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Confidence & Self-Awareness
We focus on boosting your confidence and sharpening your self-perception.
Discover the power of positive self-talk, learn to believe in yourself and your abilities, and find out how to optimally leverage your unique strengths on stage.
This part of the program is designed to help you grow not just as a musician but as a person, enhancing your presence both on stage and in everyday life.
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Musical Skills & the Art of Storytelling
Musicality extends far beyond technical skills – it's about telling a story that touches the audience.
At the Penthesilea Academy, we dedicate ourselves to refining your musical abilities and the art of storytelling.
Through masterclasses, individual coaching, and practical exercises, you will learn how to express emotions through music and build a deeper connection with your audience.
Develop a nuanced musical language that allows you to infuse every note with meaning and bring your musical narratives to life.
👥 ABOUT THE PENTHESILEA ACADEMY
These are your 9 world-class coaches in this year's masterclass
✨ HEADCOACH FLUTE
Hi, I'm Karin Bonelli!
I'm a flutist at the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and have been mentoring music students since 2012.
My daily routine involves rehearsals with exceptional musicians, composers, and directors, as well as performances at the Vienna State Opera, the Musikverein WIEN, and renowned music stages worldwide.
How did I find my own musical voice?
By listening not only to my own authentic inner guidance but also to other perspectives and ideas in my musical and personal surroundings.
My mission now is to share what I’ve learned through the Penthesilea Academy and to empower young music students.
I am here to help you discover your strength and your unique voice through music, just as I did for myself!
✨ HEADCOACH TRUMPET
Hi, I'm Roman Rindberger!
I'm a Trumpet and Brass Chamber Music Professor at the Music and Arts Private University of Vienna (MUK) since 2012, and a member of the renowned ensemble Mnozil Brass.
My days are filled with musical work with my students and alongside my colleagues from Mnozil Brass, performing in prestigious concert halls such as Suntory Hall, the Sydney Opera House, the Elbphilharmonie, the Royal Albert Hall.
Through these experiences, I have developed a blend of musical practice and holistic training methods to improve my mental, physical and emotional resilience.
I have achieved certification as Wim Hof Method and mental coach to simultaneously utilize the transformative abilities of breathwork and the resilience of a strong mind.
Now I'm going to share these insights at Penthesilea Academy. My aim is to support aspiring musicians in this very special masterclass by combining musical training at the highest level with innovative mental and physical techniques.
Gudrun Hinze
✨ Coach Flute & Piccolo
After her studies, she was engaged by the WDR Symphonie-Orchestra (Köln) and MDR Symphonie-Orchestra (Leipzig). From 1993 until today, she has been solo piccoloist with the Gewandhaus Orchestra.
Additionally, she was appointed as principal piccoloist with the Bayreuth Festival Orchestra from 1999 – 2017.
She has been teaching the piccolo flute during her whole professional career as a musician, in institutions like the "Hochschule für Musik" in Leipzig, Hannover and München.
During the years 2018 – 2020 Gudrun completed an apprenticeship in family constellation therapy, psychological astrology, and regression therapy. The skills of these disciplines go beyond music – but if integrated into teaching classes, they make a bigger picture of the approach to music and enable the teacher to reveal the potential of every student with much empathy and a deep, holistic attitude.
Hans Gansch
✨ Visiting Professor Trumpet
Hans Gansch, born on April 13, 1953 in Kirnberg/Mank, Lower Austria, received his first music lessons at the tender age of seven from his father, a passionate amateur musician and conductor of the local brass band.
His professional orchestral career has been impressive:
Since 1996, Hans Gansch has been passing on his expertise and knowledge to the next generation by holding the professorship for trumpet at the renowned University Mozarteum Salzburg.
Among his notable achievements is the awarding of the "German Record Critics' Award" in 1995 for the recording of the CD "Trumpet Concertos".
Gansch is known for his collaboration with distinguished chamber music ensembles such as the "Austrian Brass Connection", "Pro Brass", "Art of Brass Vienna", "Contrapunti", and "German Brass".
His solo performances and master classes are sought after both domestically and abroad, and his musical versatility is documented on numerous recordings. Hans Gansch is an impressive example of musical passion and talent that continues to discover and perfect new facets over decades.
He will be joining the coaching team for 3 full days.
Sabine Pröglhöf-Karner
✨ Correpetition
Sabine is solo répétiteur at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK), Department Wind and Percussion Instruments since 1989 and correpeated the class of Roman Rindberger.
Répétiteur at festivals, masterclasses, auditions and so on in Austria and abroad (Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Vienna Symphony Orchestra, RSO Vienna, Österreichische Kammersymphoniker, Allegro vivo).
Concert activities in Vienna Musikverein, Vienna Konzerthaus, Festivals like Wien Modern, Hörgänge, Carinthischer Sommer, Jeunesse musicale etc., Broadcast and CD-Recordings, Chamber music and recitals with singers and instrumentalists.
⚡ THE ONLY MASTERCLASS YOU NEED
Reach your highest potential and get ready for your orchestral life
Penthesilea Academy Masterclass 2024
August 24th – September 1st
Ebensee, Austria
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Your all-inclusive investment: 2.590 EUR
Now only 1.829,-
Penthesilea Academy is the right choice for you ...
⚡ WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
Your next steps to participate in this year's Penthesilea Academy Masterclass
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Make a decision and APPLY NOW for this year's academy by clicking on the button below.
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Go through the easy digital application process and tell us more about you.
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If your application is successful, you'll get a phone call from our team to go through the details.
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After this call you book your ticket and get one major step closer to your dream life!
Your investment to participate after the successful application: 2.590 EUR
Now only 1.829,-
Frequently asked questions
The application process is very easy, you just need to follow the steps.
Part 1 - we ask you some simple questions to get to know you better as a musician
Part 2 - you send us a video-recording of your play
From all the applications that are fully submitted (inicluding the video recording), 30 applicants will be selected.
These applicants will be the first to receive an exclusive personal invitation to this year's Academy Masterclass.
If someone declines the invitation, the spot will become available again, and another applicant will have the opportunity.
End of application is on may 31st.
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