FILM
SCORING
SUMMER
PROGRAM
NOW 6 CREDITS!
(approx. 12 ECTS)
July 4-29, 2020
Varna, Bulgaria
on the beach of
the Black Sea
A 3.5 WEEK / 6-CREDIT FILM SCORING SUMMER COURSE DESIGNED FOR COMPOSERS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS
INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING THEIR ABILITIES IN WRITING MUSIC FOR MOTION PICTURES
6 transferrable university credits conferred upon completion!
European Academy of Fine Arts / Irish American University, an accredited institution of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in the United States. 6 credits transfer to approximately 12 ECTS credits in Europe.
26
Days
3.5 weeks in the beautiful beach town of Varna, Bulgaria. 4-star hotel accommodation included.
4
Recording Sessions
4 recording sessions of your music to picture with our expert team and professional Bulgarian musicians.
15
Resident & Guest Lecturers
A team of highly experienced faculty, including Christopher Young, Hollywood film composer of Spider-Man 3 and more.
110+
International Alumni
Over 110 alumni from around the world working at various levels within the film music industry.
Interested? More information:
4 RECORDING SESSIONS
OF YOUR ORIGINAL MUSIC
SOLO PIANO
2020 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
WEEK 1
July 4 - 12
WEEK 2
July 13 - 21
WEEK 3
July 22 - 29
F
Friends
Networking, the name of the game. Form life-long relationships with dozens of other composers and industry professionals, all who share your passion for film music.
S
Study
Study real Hollywood scores and workprints with guest composers, gaining invaluable insights into the behind-the-scenes process of film scoring and their personal pedagogy.
S
Score
Learn the process of scoring for film from start to finish. From spotting the scene to establishing a tempo, through composing, orchestrating, recording live ensembles and dubbing to picture.
P
Portfolio
Develop your portfolio with LIVE recordings, an integral component of an aspiring film composer's journey. More live recordings than any other summer program.
RECORDING SESSIONS AT BNR RADIO STUDIO VARNA
Jay Moffatt, England
Leeds College of Music
2019 Alumni
"No matter what level you’re at, The Film Scoring Summer Program allows you to develop as a composer. The Faculty inspire you every day by passing on their passion and enthusiasm for film music in the classroom, on the soundstage and in the studio. You get to work with amazing musicians, in a breath-taking location, creating irreplaceable friends along the way. It’s one of the most profound experiences of my life and I couldn’t recommend it more."
Judith Litoff, Israel
2018, 2019 Alumni
"I spent the most incredible 3 and a half weeks in Varna studying film composing and meeting the most amazing musicians. For me, to be surrounded by such talent and friendship was simply THE best experience, and helped me to understand that I really am a composer!"
Katie Jenkins, Wales
The Juilliard School
2019 Alumni
"Participating in this program truly changed my life. Learning to be able to write quickly and appropriately for the recording sessions was extremely valuable and a different experience than other programs I've participated in before. Meeting and learning from other composers from across the globe fueled my enthusiasm for film music, and experiencing all of this on the beaches of the Black Sea made this my most unique and memorable summer yet."
Piero Schlochauer, Brazil
2018 Alumni
"The Film Scoring Summer Program made me a better composer in so many ways. From the technical aspects to the emotional experience, all the way through the extremely useful insights into film scoring in general. I'm really grateful for all those that participated, teachers and alumni included."
Christopher Gillard, USA
Florida State University
2019 Alumni
"As a mostly self-taught pop/rock musician, I had a lot of gaps in my knowledge as far as composing for orchestral instruments. FSSP filled those gaps and then some! From the amazing instructors to the pieces we composed to the almost instant camaraderie with the other participants, it is a super intense three weeks, but so SO worth it!"
Theodora Byrne, Ireland
2018 Alumni
"The Film Scoring Summer Program was a fantastic experience for me. It provided challenges that put me out of my comfort zone and led to be some of the most gratifying learning experiences I've ever had. I learned so much about my own creative process and ability over the three weeks in Varna, and forged some life long friendships in the process."
Deposit to Reserve Your Spot
The 2020 Film Scoring Summer Program is full.
Please check back after September 1, 2020, to submit your deposit for the 2021 Film Scoring Summer Program in Varna, Bulgaria!
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