The International Music Village is an intensive pedagogical training course with an international focus, designed for anyone using music and movement in education and personal development. The IMV reaches its 25th edition this year, becoming a great stage for the international network between music educators from all over the world.
Since 2023, the course is co-organized by JaSeSoi, Orff Catalunya, and HOSU, with Finland, Croatia, and Catalonia hosting the festival on a rotating basis.
Registration will open on February 1st, 2025.
July 22nd to 27th, 2025
Seminari de Vic (Ronda Francesc Camprodon, 2, 08500 Vic, Catalonia)
English
Anna Bastida (Catalonia).
Anna Bastida is an expert in Catalan traditional dance, focusing on its contemporary reinterpretation. With extensive experience as a dancer, educator, and trainer, she leads educational and cultural projects that combine tradition and innovation, making dance accessible and relevant to new generations.
Hastings Nyirenda (Zimbabwe / South Africa)
Hastings Takunda Nyirenda is an educator passionate about Southern African traditional music, focusing on marimba training and early childhood education. With solid experience in Orff pedagogy, he combines passion and excellence to inspire teachers and students, promoting music as a tool for cultural connection and educational transformation.
Cost (includes the course tuition, accommodation in 4-bed rooms, and meals – full board):
10 scholarships are offered by the Carl Orff Foundation, worth 250€ each. Applications will be open from January 8th to 22nd, 2025.
A participation certificate recognized by the Carl Orff Foundation (www.orff.de) will be provided.
internationalmusicvillage@gmail.com