David Moliner 26/27 Orchestral + Solo Percussion Academy Mentorship Program

What it is

An intensive 8-month online mentorship program led by composer and percussionist David Moliner focusing on contemporary orchestral composition and advanced percussion writing. Participants develop one major orchestral composition and one advanced solo percussion work, with curriculum structured around five core pillars: rhythm as architectural principle, large-scale formal design, sonic energy, physicality and gesture, and instrumental expansion. Special Beethoven 200th Anniversary edition investigating how Beethoven's symphonic thought translates to 21st-century avant-garde composition. Includes monthly collective orchestral lab workshops and individual mentoring sessions, professional development modules on commissions and publishing, and exposure to professional rehearsals with elite ensembles.

Who it is for

Advanced composition students and emerging professional composers with no age restrictions.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country”

Where

International

When

September 30, 2026, 2 days left

Runs October 15, 2026 to June 30, 2027

What you get

Eight months of individual and group mentorship (October 2026 to June 2027) in an online format, development of two large-scale original compositions, potential publication through Universal Edition, premiere of solo percussion work during Beethoven Anniversary Tour (November–December 2027) with professional recording, access to elite rehearsals and industry networking, and possibility of one full

What you need to apply

• Statement of Concept outlining motivation, artistic relationship to Beethoven's symphonic language, and creative concepts for both the proposed orchestral and solo percussion works, up to 600 words
• Short Biography, up to 300 words
• Artistic Portfolio consisting of a complete list of works alongside two scores of selected compositions in any instrumentation

How long it takes

About 3 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 3 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

3000 EUR (distributed as 375 EUR per month for 8 months)

Apply

https://www.davidmoliner.com/masterclass-performances/