Master Class

The Master Class, arranged by New Bulgarian University, provides young musicians from Bulgaria and abroad with an opportunity to work with a world-famous jazzman, and master his working techniques. Working with his students on music skills and performance subtleties, Maestro Leviev helps them develop something much bigger: an understanding of jazz as world-perception.
Master Classes since 1999 have been organized under the following titles: “What is this thing we call jazz?” (1999), “Formal, aesthetic and social aspects of jazz as an art” (2001), “Musical interpretation and improvisation” (2002 and 2003), “Jazz improvisations” (2004, 2005).

Instrumental performers from Bulgaria and abroad with knowledge of music theory, harmony and English, without age restrictions, are eligible to participate in the Master Class.

After the audition Maestro Milcho Leviev selects 10 participants. Upon completion of the Master Class participants receive certificates from New Bulgarian University and perform together with Bulgaria’s most outstanding jazz musician, Milcho Leviev, in “Bulgaria” chamber music hall.

For the audition applicants shall prepare:
- 1 ballad
- 1 piece in medium or quick time
- 1 Bulgarian pop or jazz song
- 1 piece by Milcho Leviev

Application Documents
- Master Class Attendance Form
- copy of certificate/diploma for completed education
- professional CV
- 1 photo

Fees:

 

Bulgarian applicants (BGN)

 

EU applicants
(EUR)

International applicants (EUR)

audition

20

10

20

participant

175

90

175

Day tax

5 BGN

Audition fees are payable at New Bulgarian University or via bank transfer.

Account in EURO:
New Bulgarian University
21, Montevideo St, Sofia, Bulgaria
Raiffeisen Bank
5A Nicola Petkov St
BIC RZBBBGSF
IBAN BG43RZBB91551460052998

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Brochure 2007

Pieces for the audition to Milcho Leviev’s Master class’2007:
1 ballad; 1  piece in quick and 1 in medium; 1 piece by Milcho Leviev

  1. Body and Soul
    1. Alone together
    2. Body and soul
    3. What is this thing called love
    4. The very thought of you

 

  1. In a Mellow Tone
    1. In a mellow tone
    2. Do nothing till you hear from me
    3. Don’t get around much anywhere
    4. C jam blues
  1. Billy Strayhorn
    1. Take the “A” train
    2. Cealsy bridge
    3. Satin doll

 

  1. St. Louis Blues
    1. Indiana
  1. Milcho Leviev
    1. Pretty girl
    2. Just another blues
    3. A voyage again
    4. Blues in 9