Annual Workshops

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Annual Workshops

The Annual Workshops of the Analysis, Creation and Teaching of Orchestration (ACTOR) project provide an important opportunity for members of the partnership to convene each summer. Rotating between academic institutions in North America and Europe or hosted online, these events foster interdisciplinary exchange on the latest research in timbre and orchestration studies.

Workgroup sessions review current studies and strategize for the future, formulating actionable goals and proposals. These workshops also feature lightning talks, student presentations, concerts, and the director's report, with a hybrid format enabling both in-person and online attendance to enhance global participation.

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Year 7 Workshop | Geneva, Switzerland
Year 7 Workshop | Geneva, Switzerland

It is official! We are pleased to confirm that the Y7 workshop will take place at the Haute école de musique in Geneva, Switzerland, 7-9 July 2025.

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Year 6 Workshop | Vancouver, Canada
Year 6 Workshop | Vancouver, Canada

The Y6 Annual Workshop will be hosted by the School of Music of the University of British Columbia, located at 6361 Memorial Rd., Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2. Most activities will be held in the main building, in rooms 462, 475, 113, and the Roy Barnett Recital Hall.

Year 5 Workshop | Strasbourg, France
Year 5 Workshop | Strasbourg, France

The Y5 Annual Workshop was hosted by the Université de Strasbourg at the Maison Interuniversitaire des Sciences de l’Homme. All activities were held in the Salle de table ronde and the Salle de conference.

Year 4 Workshop | Calgary, Canada
Year 4 Workshop | Calgary, Canada

The ACTOR Y4 Annual Workshop was hosted by the School of Creative and Performing Arts at the University of Calgary, in Alberta, Canada. This year’s workshop was held in a hybrid format (online/in person), a format that enabled a greater number of members to participate.

Year 3 Workshop | Online
Year 3 Workshop | Online

The Year 3 meeting was held online, following the pandemic travel restrictions that were in place at the time.

Year 2 Workshop | Online
Year 2 Workshop | Online

The Year 2 meeting was held online, following the pandemic travel restrictions that were in place at the time.

Year 1 Workshop | Paris, France
Year 1 Workshop | Paris, France

The Year 1 meeting was held in Paris, France.

Kickoff Workshop | Montreal, Canada
Kickoff Workshop | Montreal, Canada

The ACTOR kickoff workshop took place at McGill and Université de Montréal. Members gathered for an initial discussion on the goals of the project according to each sub-axis.

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