PCC Presents: Resonate Festival

Exploring Practice-Based Research in Music.

The two-day Resonate Festival puts practice-based research on the center stage. Second-year master’s students will present the results of the research projects they undertook as part of the Practice-based Research course. During the festival, you will also be able to attend workshops, round tables and presentations led by teachers of the Prins Claus Conservatorium. The winner of the Practice-Based Research Award will be announced on the second day of the festival.

Practice based research

Practice-based research is one of the courses students work on during their Master of Music. The work and outcomes of this course directly contribute to the development of each student’s professional practice. Therefore, every student designs a research project that benefits their development as a musician. Research projects by students who have received the Practice-Based Research Award in previous years focused on concepts such as audience connection, improvisation, authenticity and storytelling.

Why ‘Resonate’?

The term ‘resonate’ can be understood in different ways. Through the lens of physics, it can be described as the reinforcement or prolongation of sound by reflection. From a sociological perspective, resonation is about emotional relationships and ways in which we relate to the world around us (Rosa, 2019). With the title of this event, we refer to both meanings in hopes that both the presented research and music resonate with you.

Presentations by University students

Master students of the Popular Music and Sonic Cultures track within the Arts and Culture Masters programme at the University of Groningen will present aspects of their research for their final Master's thesis projects. Their approaches range from ethnographic, cultural and sociological to musicological and historical. Research topics include the 'free party scene' in Groningen, music promotion within platform infrastructures, music cultural hubs in the Netherlands, Indie music promotion and careers in NL, and intersectional barriers within Afrobeat.

Free entry.

Timetable

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Timetable PCC Presents: Resonate Festival

Workshops Monday

Please sign up for the workshops before May 10th through the following form.

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Henrique Meissner: Meaningful Musicking: Expressiveness and personal values in music making  Monday 18th | 11:15-12:15  
What if the most influential thing shaping your music making isn’t your technique, your training, or even the notes you choose - but something far more personal? In this workshop we explore the role of personal values for creating expressive and meaningful music making in engaged music practices. We will explore questions, such as: What is important for you in your music making? What are key qualities?; In what ways is your music practice meaningful to you?; In what ways would you like your music practice to be meaningful to you and to others? This workshop aims to provide you with a tool to reflect on your personal values that influence the creation of expressive artistic communication in engaged music practices.

Please bring a recording of a musical event that was meaningful to you to this workshop. This might be from a recent performance, rehearsal or composition, or it can be something from the past, as long as it is a musical event that stood out for you personally. 

Jenifer Yáñez Villahermosa: Expressiveness through the Moving Body 
Monday 18th | 13:00-14:00  
This workshop invites students to explore their expressive skills through practical, theatre-inspired exercises. The activities are designed to enhance body awareness, improve performance experience, and demonstrate how movement can communicate expressive intention in music. By the end of the session, you will have new tools to practice and enhance your expressiveness. No prior experience required. Make sure to bring your instrument.

Tatiana Koleva:  Develop your unique repertoire, discover your audience, remix your approach 
Monday 18th | 14:30-15:30  
Does classical / contemporary music have a future? And how to get our foot into the scene? In this interactive session, we will exchange experiences and ideas about the importance of developing a personal repertoire, discover your unique voice and musical approach to find your place in the creative music scene. How do we develop a convincing program, stay true to our artistic values and recognize the challenges of the scene? Can we guard the right of existence of classical music on stage within the current music landscape? How do we reach out to new audiences? Do contemporary, cross genre forms, collaborating with composers help us achieve that? 

We will talk about performing and programing skills as a power tool. How to integrate technical precision, stylistic fluency, sight-reading, ensemble & orchestra skills in order to experiment confidently, collaborate across genres, and handle demanding projects. Can this help us win competitions and orchestra auditions, get a record deal, club tour, and launch a sustainable career?

PCC Presents (May 18th-22nd)

Prins Claus Conservatorium Presents: 5 days of music all over the place. Conservatoire students will present five days of performances, final presentations, and surprises at various locations in and outside of Groningen from Monday May 18th until Friday May 22nd. PCC Presents is a vibrant showcase where you can enjoy projects and concerts by musicians in training. Expect a unique opportunity to discover the new generation of musicians: fresh talent ready to shape tomorrow’s sound.

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60th Anniversary

This second edition of PCC Presents is part of the celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the Prins Claus Conservatorium. We celebrate this milestone with a series of special events. Are you joining the celebrations?

Learn more about 60 years of PCC
 

Programme may be subject to change.