BIP INFORMATION

SCIENTIFIC COORDINATOR
University of Angers

HOST
University of Angers
VIRTUAL PERIOD START
28/05/2026
VIRTUAL PERIOD END
28/05/2026
IN-PRESENCE PERIOD START
01/06/2026
IN-PRESENCE PERIOD END
06/06/2026
LANGUAGE OF TEACHING
English
LANGUAGE LEVEL REQUIRED
B2
number of ects
3
STUDY LEVEL REQUIRED
Bachelor, Master, Doctoral, Young Researchers and staff
REQUIRED FIELDS OF STUDY
Any, with an interest for English, artistic practice (music, instrument playing and/or singing, writing), poetry, exploring their creativity
OTHER SELECTION CRITERIA
The participant is willing to partake in original artistic creation (songwriting), putting to good use existing artistic skills. They must be AMATEUR musicians, singers or lyricists/poets. This seminar is NOT for professional or top-level artists and producers.
ADITIONAL INFORMATION
Beside the classic BIP motivation letter (400 words max), please provide a half-page max CV of artistic achievements or undertakings in PDF format.
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
15
DESCRIPTION
Mixing the cultural and musical influences of participants, instructors and professional musicians, this seminar will take you on a one-week group trip to awaken your musical creativity. Through various classes and workshops, you will discover the history of contemporary folk pop, learn how to harness the poetics of English for lyrics writing, and work on song structure, harmonies and arrangements. Guided band practice and vocal coaching will provide you with a laid-back but extraordinary opportunity to refine your skills and playing. Just a sprinkle of stage coaching will ensure that you make the most of your performance on local stages (for voluntary participants) at the end of the week. Extra activities around live music and art will complete your experience in Angers! Come join this year's class and make your art come real!
CONTACT
SCIENTIFIC COORDINATOR
Michael Federspiel
University of Angers
HOST
Michael Federspiel
University of Angers
APPLICATION DEADLINE
23/03/2026
*Participation in both the physical and virtual components is mandatory.
**After the student selection process, the BIP Scientific Coordinator must first contact the sending university to obtain approval, and subsequently inform the selected participants.
***Letters of Acceptance for non EU ATU students must be issued at least 12 weeks prior to the start of the BIP (they need time to apply for visa).