Semester concerts and senior recitals! Over 100 students from the International Music College Freiburg will be showcased in 33 different bands from June 10th, thru the July 17th. Entrance free!!! Read more
Leonardo comes from Cali in Colombia, and one could say he is by nature a specialist for Latin-American music:
In his homeland, he studied music with Prof. Leon J. Simar, one of Paul Hindemith’s best students. His work as a trumpeter and music pedagogue enriches the Freiburg music scene, and studying with him is a chance that Latin-music fans should not miss.
The lessons can be held, by choice, in German or Spanish.
Leonardo has played trumpet in the following orchestras:
•National Symphony Orchestra of Colombia
•Freiburg Orchestergesellschaft
•Academic Orchestra of the Freiburg University
•Symphony Orchestra of the Freiburg Pädagogischen Hochschule
•Freiburg KHG-Orchestra
•Freiburg Musikkollegium
•Freiburg Per-Tutti Orchestra
•Freiburg Chamber Ensemble
Leonardo has played trumpet in the following big bands:
•The Jazz & Rock Schulen Freiburg big band (leader: B.G. Hofmann)
•Pädagogischen Hochschule Freiburg big band (leader: S. Merkl)
•Music Corporation Big Band (leader: E. Calderara)
Leonardo has played in the following Latin and salsa ensembles (either trumpet, E-Bass or small percussion):
•“Tropicoson” – legendary salsa band in Freiburg
•“EL CARTEL” – cult salsa band in Freiburg
•“8va Dimension” and “Formula 8” – two top Columbian salsa bands of the 70s
more: Concert music from the Andes: Illary, Maiz und Yachaiwaisi
Leonardo has worked with the following conductors:
•Maestro Leon J. Simar in Cali – Columbia
•Ernesto Diaz in Bogotà – Columbia
•Juancho Vargas in Cali – Columbia
In Germany:
•Rainer Pachner
•Erich Calderara
•Michael Kuehn
•Gregor Schmitt-Bohn
•Peter Koderisch
•Prof. Brunner
•Albert Loritz
•Frieder Stoll
Leonardo Palacios-Paz was a jury member at the “Jugend musiziert 2006.”
Leonardo Palacios-Paz has himself worked as a conductor for orchestras and ensembles in Freiburg and the surrounding region.
The next auditions: The next scheduled entrance exams for the rock, pop and jazz professional music program will take place in July. The dates, times, and application forms can be found here. Read more
Songs to download: Here is music from the students of the IMCF. Listen here!
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Deutscher Rock & Pop Prize Nomination: IMCF student Jonas Birthelmer is nominated in the category of “Deutscher Song Prize” for the Deutschen Rock & Pop Prize. Listen here with video! Read more
1. Soundtrack: IMCF graduate T. L. Mazumdar composes soundtrack to a Documentary. Read more
In a Shower of Confetti: The 25 Anniversary Gala of the Jazz & Rock Schulen on the 18.11.09 was explosive. Here is the Picture Gallery! Read more
More questions about training? Contact our student advisors now! Tel. 0761/36 88 89-22 Read more
The world visiting: For the first time the "Berklee International Network Summit" took place at the International Music College Freiburg - a summit of representatives of the 14 twin schools from all over the world. With photo gallery! (article in German) Read more
DLF reports about IMCF: In his broadcast "Jazzfacts" the Deutschlandfunk reported about the life at the International Music College Freiburg, the international class and the career opportunities for our alumni. (article in German)
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