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KENNY WERNERFALMOUTH-YAMAHA JAZZ SUMMER SCHOOLMUSIC AND DANCE SUMMER SCHOOLISTA CORNISH YOUTH THEATRE FESTIVAL

ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND THEATRE ARTS PRESENTS:

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Spring 2017 was a busy season here at AMATA, with highlights including exceptional and inspiring performances from Cara Dillon, New Art Club, and Mr and Mrs Clark. We have also been thrilled by the high level of participation in our Saturday morning Young Persons’ Dance Sessions, culminating in a wonderful showcase of site specific work around the Penryn Campus. This was complemented by the final public showcase by students graduating from AMATA degree courses, which delivered two weeks of innovative, creative and original performance work from our highly talented actors, dancers, musicians, cultural managers and producers of the future.

Our conference programme so far this year has included a lecture by Catherine Wood, Senior Curator of International Art (Performance) at Tate Modern in partnership with CAST, and our summer programme will commence with two further conference events for music and dance teachers hosted by Kernow Education Arts Partnership.

We are delighted to offer an exciting and varied selection of summer school provision, including the well-established Freefall Dance Summer Intensive course and the Falmouth-Yamaha Jazz Summer School, which returns with a line of up of fantastic tutors for all levels of ability, plus a visiting Yamaha Artist, the world-class pianist and composer Kenny Werner.

After a successful launch in 2016, the ISTA summer school returns for its second year enabling young theatre makers to devise and perform collaborative theatre with renowned international theatre practitioners. New for 2017 is the Music and Dance summer school led by choreographer, Grace Clayton and composer, Patrick Bailey, which will provide young dancers and musicians with the exciting opportunity to work together in collaboration. We are also honoured to present a showcase of work by the talented participants in our Saturday morning Young Persons’ Dance sessions that will celebrate their achievements from throughout the year.

We very much hope you will join us at AMATA to experience some of the exciting opportunities and performances that we have to offer this summer.

Terrie Fender Director Academy of Music and Theatre Arts

WELCOME

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Friday 30 June

KERNOW EDUCATION ARTS PARTNERSHIP CORNWALL SECONDARY DRAMA CONFERENCE 09:00 - 16:00

For KS3, 4 and 5 drama teachers

The conference will include sessions on: Voice and Text with Danielle Meunier (Head of Theatre and Dance, Falmouth University) Theatre Design led by Plymouth Theatre Royal, and Writing Frames for GCSE.

Plus networking opportunities and sector updates.

Supported by a partnership between Falmouth University and Kernow Education Arts Partnership

£75 per teacher including lunchTo book contact: helen.reynolds@keap.org.uk

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Friday 14 July

KERNOW EDUCATION ARTS PARTNERSHIPCORNWALL SECONDARY DANCE CONFERENCE 09:30 - 15:30For specialist and non-specialist dance teachers.

The conference will include: discussion and sharing about BTEC Level 2; choreography session with Simon Birch (Course Co-ordinator for BA (Hons) Dance and Choreography at Falmouth University); a practical session for KS3, and networking and sector updates.

Supported by a partnership between Falmouth University and Kernow Education Arts Partnership

£75 per teacher£50 for second teacher from the same school.

To book contact: helen.reynolds@keap.org.uk

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Saturday 15 July

SATURDAY MORNING DANCE SHOWCASE 18:00To celebrate the continuing success of AMATA Young Persons’ Saturday morning dance classes, this showcase provides an opportunity for participants to share what they have been working on during the sessions.

The informal sharing will present a short work from both the younger class and the senior class, alongside performances from Kathryn Richards School of dance and other local dancers.

Tickets: £5 and under 5s free but booking required

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Tuesday 1 – Thursday 3 August

THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS’ THEATRE ASSOCIATION (ISTA) IN ASSOCIATION WITH FALMOUTH UNIVERSITY PRESENT THE CORNISH YOUTH THEATRE FESTIVAL 10:00 - 16:30 each day

An opportunity for young people aged 13-19 years old to devise collaborative theatre and attend top class workshops in spectacular surroundings.

The festival will include sessions on theatre skills, specialist workshops, collaborative working, ensemble building, devising from a starting point and working towards a final performance.

Led by several of ISTA’s most internationally renowned theatre practitioners, young people will create inspirational work and learn from each other in ensembles.

£149

ista.co.uk For more details contact ian@ista.co.uk Two means-tested bursaries are available. See amata.org.uk/opportunities for details.

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Monday 7 – Friday 11 August

MUSIC AND DANCE SUMMER SCHOOL 10:00 - 16:30Led by choreographer Grace Clayton (Me, But Bigger; Cheap Date Dance) and composer Patrick Bailey (Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra), this new summer school is open to young dancers and musicians.

This unique, five day summer programme will give participants the opportunity to work with specialist tutors to explore composition, technique, improvisation, choreography and the variety of skills involved in creating dance and music collaboratively.

Students will gain an insight into the wonderful world of collaborative practice within the arts whilst developing their own creativity and technical skills.

The summer school will conclude with a public performance of the work at 18.00 on Friday 11 August.

Musicians - Any instrument welcome with grade 4 minimum required for entry. Age 14 - 18yrsDancers - Contemporary dance or improvisation experience expected. Age 8 - 18yrs

£80.00 Two means-tested bursaries are available. See amata.org.uk /opportunities for details.

At 18.00 on Friday 11 August, there will be an informal sharing of work produced during the Music and Dance Summer School.

Tickets: Free but booking required.

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Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 August

FREEFALL DANCE SUMMER INTENSIVE 2017 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FALMOUTH UNIVERSITY DANCE DEPARTMENT09:30 - 17:00Join Freefall for two days of vigorous physical training of the highest quality. Designed to inspire and challenge aspiring dancers (16+) through to practicing professionals, this package of classes is taught by experienced specialists in their field, in state of the art dance studios.

With guest teachers including: International dance artist Lotte Dekkers, who will focus on David Zambrano’s flying-low technique; Sioda Martin, who will provide sessions in dance, yoga and group Thai massage; Victoria Fox who will explore visceral physicality and Cornwall based Rob Mennear, who will lead participants through seamless floor work and dynamic phrasing.

£110 for both days

freefalldance.co.uk

Three full bursaries are available for second year students entering into their third year of study.

See amata.org.uk/opportunities for details.

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For further information visit: falmouth.ac.uk

THEATREBA(Hons) ActingBA(Hons) Theatre and Performance

MUSICBA(Hons) Creative Music TechnologyBA(Hons) MusicBA(Hons) Popular Music

CULTURAL MANAGEMENT & PRODUCTIONBA(Hons) Music, Theatre & Entertainment ManagementBA(Hons) Creative Events Management BA(Hons) Technical Theatre Arts MA Creative Events Management

INFORMATION & BOOKING

amata.org.ukTo find out more about our upcoming public performances and events and to book tickets

THE BOX OFFICE: 01326 259349 Please call for bookings and availability

Opening hours Mon-Fri: 9.30–16.30 and 18.30 on performance days. The Box Office Academy of Music and Theatre Arts Falmouth University Penryn Campus, Penryn Cornwall TR10 9LX

Pre-booked tickets Please collect from The Box Office no later than 10 minutes before the performance start.

Remaining tickets will be available on the door.

All ticket purchases are subject to a 50p booking fee.

Seats cannot be reserved. All tickets are subject to availability. Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded and are subject to AMATA’s terms and conditions.

We accept credit/debit cards and cash. We do not accept cheques. We also exchange season tickets.

June 2017 Disclaimer All information contained in this leaflet is correct at time of going to press (June 2017) and is published in good faith.

Please visit our website for further updates.

JUNE 201730 09:30 - 16:00 p4 KERNOW EDUCATION ARTS PARTNERSHIP CORNWALL SECONDARY DRAMA CONFERENCE

JULY 201706-07 p13 AGILE ON THE BEACH

14 09:30 - 15:30 p5 KERNOW EDUCATION ARTS PARTNERSHIP CORNWALL SECONDARY DANCE CONFERENCE

15 18:00 p6 SATURDAY MORNING DANCE SHOWCASE

AUGUST 201701-03 10:00 - 16:30 p7 THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS’ THEATRE ASSOCIATION (ISTA) IN ASSOCIATION WITH FALMOUTH UNIVERSITY PRESENT THE CORNISH YOUTH THEATRE FESTIVAL

05-06 09:30 - 17:00 p8 FREEFALL DANCE SUMMER INTENSIVE 2017 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FALMOUTH UNIVERSITY DANCE DEPARTMENT

07-11 10:00 - 16:30 p9 MUSIC AND DANCE SUMMER SCHOOL

11 p9 MUSIC AND DANCE SUMMER SCHOOL SHARING

14-19 p15 FALMOUTH-YAMAHA JAZZ SUMMER SCHOOL 2017

17 19:30 p16 KENNY WERNER

NOVEMBER 201710 20:00 p18 OMAR SOSA AND SECKOU KEITA TRANSPARENT WATER

OCTOBER 201720 13:00 p19 SCHOOLS’ MATINEE: TAVAZIVA IZINDAVA

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AGILE ON THE BEACH This annual two day agile technology and agile business conference explores key themes of Agile Software, Business, Teams, Practices Product Design and Management.

£481.80 agileonthebeach.co.uk

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Relax as the AMATA Café Team warmly invite you to indulge in some luxuriously-made hot drinks, delicious home-made locally sourced cakes, salads, toasted sandwiches or even some scrumptious soup. We also serve a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Our opening hours are weekdays 08:30–17:00 in term time and 08:30–15:00 out of term time as well as opening for public events.

The AMATA Café is also open on event evenings.

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Monday 14 – Saturday 19 August

FALMOUTH-YAMAHA JAZZ SUMMER SCHOOL 2017 Falmouth University and Yamaha host one of the most exciting jazz summer schools in the UK. Now in its sixth year the Jazz Summer School is a fantastic opportunity to dive into a six day programme of jazz discovery and learning, led by a first class team of jazz players and educators.

Open for instrumentalists and vocalists from a wide range of ages, experiences and jazz backgrounds, the course offers a concentrated yet relaxed and friendly atmosphere in which to discover, practice and try out new jazz playing skills.

Sessions on a range of key topics run throughout the six days, culminating in a final night concert, which is open to an invited audience of family and friends.

Regular price: Residential £699 Course only £499Early bird price: Residential £599 Course only £399 (until 16 June 2017)

Bursary InformationThere are various bursaries available for the 2017 jazz summer school.All bursaries are for course only and do not cover accommodation or other costs.The closing date for applications is 19 June 2017.

falmouth.ac.uk/jazzsummerschool

We are delighted to welcome guest Yamaha Artist, the world-class pianist and composer, Kenny Werner, who will be giving a masterclass and concert.

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Thursday 17 August

KENNY WERNER 19:30 Our Yamaha guest artist Kenny Werner, has been described as “one of jazz’s unsung heroes”, yet the breadth and depth of his award winning achievements and influence, both in playing and education is truly impressive. His prolific output of compositions, recordings and publications continue to impact audiences around the world. With over thirty of his own trio albums and playing with some of the world’s greatest players, including Charles Mingus, Joe Lovano and Lee Konitz, as well as teaching contemporary master Brad Meldhau, we are so happy to host Kenny’s amazing playing and teaching gifts for a week.

Tickets: Early bird: £16 (whilst available) Standard: £18

‘Perfection. 360 degrees of soul and science in one human being. My kind of musician.’ Quincy Jones

‘A pianist who tempers fearsome technique with a questing spiritualism’ The New York Times

‘The master of the pure, the immensely subtle, in its most direct expression.’ Brad Mehldau’s teacher brings the art of poise and lucidity to a very high level’ Alain Gerber and So JazzPh

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Saturday 21 October

TAVAZIVA DANCE IZINDAVA 19.30IZINDAVA is dynamic, bold and breath-taking to watch.

Bawren Tavaziva’s new work explores human fragility within our changing world.

Beautiful yet haunting and provocative, Izindava unearths raw emotions that are unsettling and unforgettable.

Bawren’s unbridled and intricate movement synthesises ballet, contemporary and African dance styles and is performed by a cast of stunning dancers with a film-scape of street life in Harare.

Izindava translates as ‘news’ in the Zimbabwean language Shona.

Age guidance 12+Tickets £16/£14

Friday 20 October

SCHOOLS’ MATINEE IZINDAVA13.00Cornish schools can make group bookings at a cost of £2 per student, with teachers coming free. Subsidised transport is also available To book tickets please call 01326 259349

‘The dancers are DYNAMITE.’ The Guardian

‘Tavaziva’s facility for devising hot, liquid motion is indisputable… ‘ The Times

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Sosa and Keita are both acclaimed musical adventurers with a rich global heritage that spans jazz, Latin and African influences: Transparent Water is the latest example of Omar Sosa’s transcendent determination to seek new combinations, a manifestation of improvisatory freedom and the joy of shared artistic expression with Keita.

“an extraordinary album seamlessly melding Latin American and West African music” **** Roger Farbey, All About Jazz

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OA THEATR MWLDAN | MINTAKA MUSIC | OTA RECORDS CO-PRODUCTION OMAR SOSA AND SECKOU KEITATRANSPARENT WATER20:00Transparent Water is an exquisitely beautiful new collaboration between the seven-time GRAMMY-nominated pianist, composer and bandleader Omar Sosa from Cuba, and the award-winning Senegalese kora master and singer Seckou Keita. Following the worldwide release of their debut album Transparent Water on 24th February 2017, the pair are taking to the road in together this November with percussionist Gustavo Ovalles to give UK audiences a thrilling live experience of their new recording.

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RESIDENCY PROGRAMME The residency programme at AMATA enables performing arts practitioners to access studio space for non-curricular activity, generally outside of University term times. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but we advise applying at least six months in advance. Because there are actual and opportunity costs to AMATA associated with this offer, we need to ensure that all residencies benefit our students in some way.

With this in mind, Artists-in-Residence are expected to contribute to AMATA through, for example; a gratis performance for the public programme in lieu of the value of the studio time (this may be at a later date, where we would contribute towards expenses but no fee will be payable) and/or a gratis sharing of work-in-progress, or participation in workshops or teaching sessions.

amata.org.uk/opportunities

BURSARIES

A range of course only bursaries are available for many of our summer schools. For further information please see amata.org.uk

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLEAMATA YOUNG PERSONS’ SATURDAY CLASSES CREATIVE DANCE Saturday morning creative dance classes from AMATA graduates Cheap Date Dance Company

09.00-10.00: 5-9 years10.00-11.00: 10-14 yearsCome along and explore contemporary dance in a fun, exciting environment.

cheapdatedance.co.uk

PARENTS AND TOTS DANCE AMATA graduate Lauren Syrett (The Dance Initiative) is offering Creative Dance for Bump to 4 years.

10.10 - 10.55: Bump to 4 (grown-ups come free)

Come along to a fun, creative and playful class inspiring imagination through movement.

Classes will run on the following dates: 10, 17, 24 June 1, 8, 15, 22 July

Look out for information about our new programme of classes for 2017/2018, which will be released in July.

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BTEC FUEL IN PERFORMING ARTS The BTEC Fuel course combines the Performing Arts Level 4 National Extended Diploma course with the stunning studio facilities of AMATA. As well as attending weekly sessions in dance and theatre at AMATA with Falmouth University lecturers, students attend preview and matinee performances and use the library and archives to research practitioners. The BTEC Fuel offers extra performance experiences, creating curtain raisers for touring companies, working with dance undergraduates and engaging in local dance projects and venues such at The Minack, The Poly, and with Kneehigh Productions.

falmouth.cornwall.sch.uk

PROPELLER DANCE Now in its second year, Propeller is a dance training programme for young people across Cornwall. Taught by highly trained, professional dancers and choreographers, it’s for 11-16 year olds interested in a career in dance.

At one of five groups, over thirty evening sessions, participants get intensive training from tutors, opportunities to see and participate in performances, earn accreditation points towards A-level (or equivalent) courses at Cornwall College and Falmouth University, work with some of the UK’s leading choreographers, create new dance performances, tour and present their work, and trips to see great dance works during each year.

propellerdance.co.uk

KATHRYN RICHARD’S SCHOOL OF DANCE Kathryn Richard’s School of Dance offers weekly Saturday morning classes for young dancers at AMATA.

krdance.co.uk

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BURSARIES Course only bursaries are available to support the attendance of young people at the Falmouth Yamaha Jazz Summer School, the Music and Dance Summer School and the Cornwall Youth Theatre Summer School.

amata.org.uk/opportunities

ALTITUDE Altitude is a brand new two year diploma in dance for aspiring professional dancers aged 16 and over. Delivered by Cornwall College in partnership with Falmouth University and DR2, it focuses on contemporary dance, offering participants the chance to develop skills that will carry them through to professional level training. Successful completion of the course will mean a guaranteed place on the BA (Hons) Dance and Choreography degree at Falmouth.

dancerepublic2.com

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AMATA Car ParkFree from 18.00-07.00 on weekdays.13.00 on Saturday through to 07.00 Monday.No parking is allowed at other times.Access also available from all other car parks on campus.

Wheelchair users or those with specific access requirements please phone if you require assistance.

ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND THEATRE ARTS Falmouth University Penryn Campus Penryn TR10 9LX

Telephone 01326 259349 boxoffice@falmouth.ac.uk amata.org.uk

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