INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 2012 (IDP)

ANNOuNCEMENT:

APPLICATIONS CLOSED FOR 2012.

Congratulations to the successful applicants for 2012:

Emma O'Connor

Nicholas Hall

Luke Martin

 

The Individual Development Program is a 6-month course, beginning February 2012 in Sydney, Australia. The course consists of:

• 40 private lessons with the members of TaikOz

• Two weekly community classes during the program

• Lessons in shinobue

• Membership of Onikenbai Club
  

• Membership of Taiko no Wa
  

• Attendance at Taikoz training sessions
  

• Performance opportunities with TaikOz

  
  

  'If I made a list of all the things I learnt through the IDP it would fill a book! ...The IDP has deepened my love of taiko even further and I'm looking forward to the challenge ahead of continuing to push myself to become a better player.' Claire Boyle, 2011 IDP Student

The Individual Development Program is open by audition only. Auditions will be held on Saturday 10 December 2011 in Sydney.

Individuals will be invited to audition based on assessment of the following criteria:

• Current level of music education and performance experience

• Short essay

'IDP truly lived up to its name. Its was an Individual Development Program in ways beyond the study of taiko, flute, song and dance. The program offered opportunity to apply a great deal of dedication, to explore musically and to form strong and lasting friendships. Perseverance, patience and sweat...Worth every blister!' 

 

Felicity Clark, 2011 IDP Student

 

For more information about the program and audition requirements click below