IEMA

The International Ensemble Modern Academy (IEMA) trains artists, broadens aesthetic horizons and provides professional orientation within the New Music field. IEMA was founded in 2003 as Ensemble Modern’s training centre, pursuing the goals of educating musicians and audiences about contemporary repertoire and identifying new forms of artistic and creative work today. IEMA offers various education formats for very different target groups: international master courses, the International Composer & Conductor Seminars, educational projects and the Master’s degree programme in Contemporary Music offered in cooperation with the Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts (HfMDK).

By founding IEMA in 2003, the members of Ensemble Modern bundled their existing education activities. Offering education and further education for various target groups, IEMA takes responsibility for passing on the knowledge and experience gathered over many years by Ensemble Modern to coming generations. All IEMA programmes are conceived and implemented by Ensemble Modern members. Since the IEMA programmes take place in parallel with the ensemble’s continuous touring schedule, Ensemble Modern has established an education arm to fit within its own activities.

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