International Katarzyna Myćka Marimba Academy is one of the most prestigious marimba events which are not a competition. Since 2003 the biennale has participated percussionists/marimbists (lecturers and students) from all over the world.
During every edition, renowned music universities from the whole globe offered their space for IKMMA’s activity. In 2019 Marimba Festiva Association got involved as strategy partner and we all are looking forward to the 11th IKMMA which will take place at The Folkwang University of Arts in Essen/Germany.
With the experience of previous editions, we will continue with the structure of:
32 active students having a private lesson of 40 minutes daily with one of our faculty members, as well as playing in at least 2 chamber music ensembles with daily rehearsals (coached by teachers and assistants) and being encouraged to perform at our concerts every night.
The welcome and farewell dinners will help you to meet before you start working together or celebrate the good time.
I'm happy to announce the faculty of the 11th edition of IKMMA:
Katarzyna Myćka /Poland, Germany, Rachel Xi Zhang / China/Netherlands, Gene Koshinski / USA, Anders Kann Elten / Denmark, Conrado Moya / Spain, Filip Merčep / Croatia
IKMMA office will be managed by Julianna Siedler-Smuga, the application process is going on, althout at the moment all active spots are taken.
We still have a few limited places for the program of Short Study Experience for people, who will just like to have 3 private lessons and enjoy the event as a passive member, without performing in chamber music groups. If it's your first experience with this high lever event, the intensive program might be to heavy for you to handle - SSE will be the great solution!
IKMMA has always been a great place to meet wonderful teachers, make new friends, use your communication abilities and languages, set up your network allover the world and get inspired for your future life! Dont's miss the chance to be in Essen in September 5th-14th 2025 at the beautiful campus of the Folkwang University of Arts in Essen-Werden, close to the picturesque Ruhr river.
"... I can easily say attending IKMMA was a life-changing experience. In my past year at college, I began to feel burnt out from performing a lot, but going to IKMMA revived that love of performing for me. It inspired me to find more ways to continue performing in the future, but it also gave me opportunities to connect with people of various ages, backgrounds, and cultures through our shared love of marimba. I look forward to attending another IKMMA in the future!"
Anna Judd/USA (10th IKMMA active participant)