Annual Marimba Composition Course

Join this unique international online course where you will learn to write expertly for marimba with David Moliner—renowned soloist and composer—, record your marimba piece by David Moliner and have the chance to premiere your work at the iconic Konzerthaus Berlin.

This is more than a course; it’s a professional gateway for composers eager to master the marimba’s sonic and structural possibilities while working directly with a leading performer-composer.

What is this course?
A group online program fully dedicated to composers interested in contemporary marimba writing, focusing on:
• Contemporary marimba language
• Advanced instrumental techniques
• Sound dramaturgy and structural clarity
• Practical performance considerations

Sessions are collective, encouraging peer learning and collaboration.
Each composer will also have personal access to David Moliner throughout the course for questions, feedback, and mentorship.

David Moliner will guide you step-by-step to create a personal solo marimba work with professional insight.

Course Structure
• 10 online group sessions (1 hour each), once per month
• All sessions recorded with unlimited replay
• Ongoing creation of your solo marimba piece during the course

Special workshops on extended marimba techniques:
• Whistling inside the marimba
• Playing with needles
• Dead strokes and harmonics
• Multiphonics and resonance exploration
• Hand, nail, and object-based sound production
• Instrument construction and acoustic properties

Repertoire and Analysis
Dive deep into advanced, rare, and cutting-edge marimba repertoire with David Moliner, including:
• Bach’s Cello Suites transcribed for marimba
• Bruno Mantovani – Moi Jeu...
• Joseph Schwantner – Velocities
• Edgar Kopetzky – Kaskada
• Anna Ignatovitz – Toccata
• Suggested works by the mentored composers

Final Goal: Recording and possible premiere at Konzerthaus Berlin
At the end of the course, submit a sketch or completed solo marimba work.
David Moliner will record all submitted works in his studio, offering you a recording of your marimba piece. From these, he will select five pieces to premiere during the 2027–2028 season at Konzerthaus Berlin.
This is a genuine professional opportunity to present your music to an international, prestigious audience.

Course Fee
• 75€ per session
• Total: (75x10) (paid monthly, no prepayment required)

This represents an exceptional investment in your career, offering mentorship from a world-class artist and a pathway to international recognition.

Scholarships Available
• 50% discount for currently enrolled students in Latin America and Africa
• Proof of enrollment required

We want to promote diversity and access—apply if you need support!

Who is this course for?
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, and postgraduate composition students
• Emerging composers
• Composers interested in percussion writing
• Creators seeking real professional performance opportunities

How to Apply
Send to mentoringprogram.moliner@gmail.com:
1. Full name, country, and institution
2. A brief motivation (max 300 words)
3. A solo composition you’ve written for any instrument in the last 3 years (recording optional)
4. Indicate if applying for the scholarship

Deadline: September 30, 23:59 (local time)

If selected, composers must confirm their participation by paying a 10€ registration fee.

Additional Info
• Course start: October 2025
• One 1-hour online session per month
• Access to recordings and personal contact with David Moliner throughout the program, even if you can’t attend live sessions
• Continuous personal mentorship from David Moliner

Why Apply?
• Gain rare insight into one of the most innovative marimba performers/composers today
• Develop a distinctive, professional-level understanding of marimba’s sonic possibilities
• Receive professional recordings of your work — an invaluable tool for your portfolio
• Join an international network of emerging composers and performers
• Take advantage of exceptionally competitive pricing (€75/session)
• Scholarships available (50%) for Latin American and African students

Ready to elevate your marimba writing and reach an international audience?
Apply today and start your journey with David Moliner! Don’t miss this unique chance to grow as a composer and have your music performed by David Moliner

Limited spots available — apply now!

Deadline: September 30!

Contact: mentoringprogram.moliner@gmail.com