The World Percussion Group is back for 2023! Why not audition for the World's largest multi-national percussion group.
Keeping true to its core values, our mission is to continue providing a cultural professional development experience for up and coming artists globally. The 2021 WPG V-Tour was such a huge success that this year we have brought it back again but..... its BIGGER and BETTER than ever! We have put together a platform that we believe to be cutting edge in the industry and will provide you with the perfect opportunity to increase your employability and visibility. An extensive 3 month program will support your musical development and facilitate networks internationally with other like-minded musicians.
WPG 2023 V-Tour will consist of an online virtual experience like no other. A carefully selected roster of exceptional highly experienced coaches will put you through your paces in multiple masterclasses. Coaches to include: Colin Currie, Michael Burritt, Ji Hye Jung, Christoph Sietzen, Kai Strobel, Dame Evelyn Glennie, Eriko Daimo, Joseph Pereira, Ivana Bilic, Theodor Milkov, Emmanuel Séjourné, Tim Palmer, Pius Cheung and Tomer Yariv. These masterclasses will be via Restream and some will be livestreamed through our specially developed livestream platform which can be seen below. Your opportunity to ask the very best in the business those burning questions that you've always had. We have also extended significantly the experience by asking back 11 WPG Alumni to act as WPG advisors in the three months leading up to the tour. Performance classes will run every Saturday through April/May and June. With an additional spin on contemporary music, this year we have Garrett Mendelow coaching several sessions on Xenakis' 'Pléïades'. With specially formulated click tracks you will prepare 'Claviers' and 'Peaux' over several months.
WPG will select an estimated 12-15 artists between the ages of 18-32 (at the time of application). Applications are open to soloists, general percussionists and existing chamber groups (duos, trios, quartets).
You will be given plenty of opportunity to hone your skills with virtual performances which will be recorded over the three months, solo opportunities and engage in over 50 hours of masterclasses! We believe that the fusion of top class coaches, an exciting new WPG online interface and a newly established network of upcoming artists will help you develop your strategy for success, enrich you as a musician and offer extensive visibility globally!
The tour schedule is as follows and the schedule is flexible to allow you to take partake around your pre-existing commitments (performing or education).
Attendance to every session is not mandatory.
Application Deadlines:
Monday September 4th 2022 - Auditions Open for WPG 2023
Tuesday November 15th 2022 - Registration Closes
Thursday December 1st - Audition Submission Deadline
Final Artists Roster Released
Early 2023
Fees:
A tour fee will be payable for WPG 2023 V-Tour. This fee helps support the projects running costs and alllows us to evolve the experience that we offer and take it to the next level. A course fee of $975 will be due in order to participate in the WPG 2023 Artistic Development Program. We do have an installment option in place and further details can be found on our terms and conditions page. We also have some scholarships to give away!
WPG 2023 V-Tour Schedule:
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