Support Center for Artistic Projects

The Support Center for Artistic Projects at ABU sees itself as a planning, coordination, and implementation unit within the university that plans and implements the courses in the “orchestra” area provided for in the curricula on the one hand, and on the other hand also provides support for inter-institutional artistic projects wherever possible and after consultation. In the long term, the central registration of loan instruments and the handling of the associated loan transactions are to be bundled in this support center.

Goals

Planning, implementation, and execution of orchestra courses in accordance with the requirements of the current curriculum
Reflective preparation to ensure the high-quality execution of orchestra projects
Excellent preparation of students for professional orchestra practice outside of university structures
Establishment of a suitable infrastructure for the professional execution of artistic projects, in particular through the inventory of instruments and the establishment of a rental system

Responsibilities

Planning, scheduling, and implementation of large-scale artistic projects, especially orchestras, in accordance with the applicable curricula
Concert repertoire/schedule planning in coordination with planning groups or project managers
Communication and contract negotiations with external artists (e.g., conductors) and cooperation partners after consultation with the responsible vice-rectorate
Organization of rehearsal rooms/concert venues, as well as rehearsal planning and preparation Stage plan/stage setup (internal/external)
Organization and provision of sheet music (library/publishers) and the necessary instruments
Participation in the inventory of an instrument database and establishment of a corresponding rental system in consultation with the institutes and the relevant vice-rectorate
Casting planning and coordination and communication with students, as well as supervision of participating students and other participating artists during project phases
Organization of any necessary transportation services and instrument transport
Attendance monitoring of participating students (orchestra regulations) and attendance documentation as a basis for grading
Further development and professionalization of orchestra course procedures in consultation with ZKF faculty, the dean of studies, and the vice rector, taking into account the requirements and obligations of professional orchestra practice outside of university structures