Creative Workshop

We invite you to take part in a workshop for composers and percussion ensemble!

VšĮ “Jazz Academy,“ in cooperation with the “Percussion Ukmergė 2025“ festival, invites ambitious composers to participate in a unique creative residency in Lithuania!

What we offer:

An inspiring environment: a 6-day residency where you will have the opportunity to create and develop your own work in collaboration with professional percussionists.
Free accommodation and meals in Kaunas and Ukmergė.
Free creative space for the creative process.
Covered travel expenses (residents are responsible for their own medical insurance).
Opportunity to present your works at concerts in Kaunas and Ukmergė.

Who can attend:

Age: up to 30 years
Instrumentation: four-piece percussion ensemble, without electronics (see below for list of instruments)
Number of applicants: 5 applicants will be selected.

What needs to be done:

Send your application to daiva.jazz@gmail.com by 17 February. Your application must include:
- Your Curriculum Vitae
- Links to your previous musical works (sheet music, recordings)
- A graphic sketch or an idea for a piece for a percussion ensemble that you would like to present during the residency.

Awaiting the decision: the selection results will be announced on 20 February.
Prepare the score: by 1 March, provide the musicians with a preliminary score or parts.

The instruments to be used:

Gong (1)
Snare drum (4)
Piccolo snare drum (1)
12” tom tom (4)
13” tom tom (4)
16” tom tom (4)
Bass drum (4)
23” ride cymbal (1)
22“ ride cymbal (1)
20” ride cymbal (2)
16” crash cymbal (2)
14″ hi-hat cymbal and stand (4)
Pair of wooden claves (2)
Any type of small percussion (wooden blocks, metal blocks, triangle, various cans, etc.)