TRAINING
CAUX ARTISTS PROGRAM

Come to challenge yourself to live and work as an artist with a world perspective!

The first ever Caux Artists Program (CAP) took place at the IofC International Conference Center in Caux, Switzerland July 25 - August 8, 2011. It was an amazing two weeks with 19 artists from five continents. In keeping with the international and multi-cultural "spirit of Caux", CAP had faculty and mentors from Colombia, Germany, India, Nigeria, Switzerland , Ukraine, United Kingdom and the USA.

Plans are under way for 2012 both in Caux and a CAP Outreach in India. We will be announcing specific information by November 1st. For further info and updates CAP invites you to "LIKE" our Facebook page at Caux Artists Program.

An interdisciplinary summer course in music, music theatre and the humanities

Goals of the Caux Artists Program

  • To challenge artists to explore the ethical and spiritual dimensions of the arts
  • To build communities of artists from different cultures and faiths in a shared, sustainable commitment
  • To build bridges across different cultures and faiths in the global community
  • To create a lively and challenging cultural exchange at the Initiatives of Change Conferences in Caux, Switzerland

Venue
Initiatives of Change  International conference center, in Caux Switzerland, 1000m above Montreux, Lake Geneva. Click here for more information.

Program
The Caux Artists Program (CAP) is presented in association with Renewal Arts, an international network of people who share the conviction that the different forms of art can be positive and powerful forces for changing our personal lives and the wider world. Renewal Arts has presented International Forums in Caux, gathering hundreds of participants from all over the world. Renewal Arts grew out of Initiatives of Change, a diverse, global network committed to building trust across the world's divides. It is comprised of people of many cultures, nations, beliefs and backgrounds who are committed to transforming society through individual and inter-relational change, starting in their own lives.

The participants are a select group of 30 artists from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds who have made a professional commitment to work in the fields of dance, music or music theatre. CAP is seeking to invite singer/actors, singer/instrumentalists, dancer/singers and broad-based musicians who have a vested interest in exploring the power of art as a catalyst for change in society, while at the same time strengthening their artistic skill and vision.

The Caux Artists Program will consist of two overlapping phases: 

  • participation in individual and ensemble classes, lectures, rehearsals and performances
  • participation in selected events during the IofC Conferences

The training involves networking with the IofC conferences and the Mountain House community and includes the provision of interdisciplinary arts events.

In addition to audio and video documentation of their performances, all successful participants receive an Artists certificate.

"The project you describe (CAP) has my full and enthusiastic support. Without music and art the deeper, wider change we seek will never arrive. "
Rajmohan Gandhi, President of Initiatives of Change International

2011 Faculty
There are four core faculty members.
Music Theatre and Vocal Technique: Bev Appleton
Piano and Composition: Ben Schwendener
Voice and Vocal Technique: Pauline Warjri
Coordination: Uwe Steinmetz and Bev Appleton
In addition there are visiting faculty members from Europe and the United States:
Voice, Arrangement and Interpretation: Rachael Price
Percussion, Arrangement, Composition: Danny Schroeteler
Click here for faculty biographies and further information.

2011 Dates and Cost
2012 Dates and Cost to be announced by 1 November, 2011

Requirements
Applicants should have a good command of English.
Students are selected based on their application and their artistic aspirations. Music and Music Theatre students are requested (if possible) to submit either an MP3/CD or DVD as an example of their work. This is not an absolute requirement! If you have questions please contact us.
The application form is in a downloadable format and should be submitted as soon as possible to gain acceptance into the program.

Selection Timeline
We have a rolling admission. The sooner you reply the sooner we will respond. Applications will be accepted until we fill our quota of young artists.
If you are accepted we will communicate with you primarily via Email. Please provide current, reliable contact information, and be sure to check your Email regularly. Please read FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) for more information.

 

Further information

  • FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about the Program and Caux, click here

Our address is:
Caux Artists Program
PO Box 86 Harrisonburg
Virginia 22803
USA Telephone: ++540-867-5571

Email us for further information.