Deadline
May 10, 2025 11:59 PM (UTC+5)
Workshop
May-October 2025
Apply today

Inhale exhale

Yekaterinburg, Russia
Participation is free
1st international Wind music Workshop
for composers and performers.
Deadline
June 01, 2025 11:59 PM (UTC+5)
Workshop
May-October 2025
Apply today

Inhale exhale

Yekaterinburg, Russia
Participation is free
1st international Wind music Workshop
for composers and performers.

Workshop

“INHALE EXHALE” is an international workshop dedicated to development of contemporary wind music.
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Goal

To inspire professional composers to create works for wind ensembles and enrich the modern wind repertoire, overcome stagnation in the genre, and develop performing and composing skills.

Features

1. Concerts of new wind music.

2. Open orchestra rehearsals, score readings.

3. Individual work with masters on creating new compositions.

4. Lectures, masterclasses, and seminars from leading performers and composers.

Participants

15 composers from Russia and other countries: students, postgraduates, graduates of music universities, and members of creative unions.

Unique
experience

Participants will have the opportunity to create pieces for wind ensembles and orchestra together with leading professionals and hear their works performed live. The best pieces will be included in the wind orchestra repertoire.

Program

May - October 2025
Stage 01
Applications
Participation is free
Stage 02
Remote online (worldwide)
Stage 03
Onsite (Yekaterinburg, Russia)
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Stage 01. Applications
12 May-01 Jun
Students, postgraduates, graduates of music universities, and members of creative unions are invited to apply. The application period for composers is open until June 01, 11:59 PM (UTC+5).
02-03 Jun
Selected applicants will be divided into two groups based on experience. 
Group A: mainly undergraduates and young composers with little experience.
Group B: graduates, postgraduates, and members of professional unions.
04-05 JUn
The results will be announced via Email. Selected applicants will receive a personal notification with detailed information about the next steps and the workshop schedule. Please make sure  your contact information is correct when submitting your application.
Stage 02. Remote online
06-30 JuN
Individual mentoring with composers on creating new works for wind orchestra. Master classes and lectures on the history of wind instruments, traditional performance and exploration of modern playing techniques.
01-31 JUl
Lectures devoted to the world heritage of wind music, the art of instrumentation and arrangement, preparation of scores, and the peculiarities of conducting a wind orchestra.
01 Aug-30 Sep
Detailed discussions, expert guidance and development of creative and technical aspects of their works. Finalization of compositions and preparation for final concerts.
Stage 03. Onsite (Yekaterinburg, Russia)
20-23 OCt
Rehearsals with a wind orchestra and ensembles of works created by masters and compositions created by participants during the workshop. Premiere concerts.
Note!
During Stage 03, composers from other cities coming to Yekaterinburg will be provided with accommodation. Participants pay for travel expenses themselves.

Our team

Evgeny Prituzhalov
Founder, director of the project
Composer, member of the Union of Russian Composers, conductor of the Ural State Wind Orchestra, head of the Ural branch of the Guild of Young Musicians "MolOt" URC ("UralMolOt"). Laureate of international competitions and awards.
Anna Kozhevnikova
Organizer, event moderator
Pianist and educator, moderator of events of the Department of Culture of Yekaterinburg. Laureate of Russian and international awards, including the Governor's Prize. Head of grant projects, artist, screenwriter, accompanist and expert of the Institute of Creative Initiatives.
Alexandr Pavlov
Music director of the project
Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, founder, chief conductor and artistic director of the Ural State Wind Orchestra.
Participation in the workshop: conductor, lecturer on wind and military orchestras.
Evgeny Irshai
Professor, composer
Professor at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava, winner of international awards. Author and curator of contemporary art festivals in Slovakia. Participation in the workshop: composition, seminars and individual lessons with composers.
Andrey Kolyasnikov
Сonductor, educator
Conductor of the Moscow Philharmonic Academic Symphony Orchestra, laureate of international competitions and awards. Participation in the workshop: conducting, master classes.
Evgeny Karmazin
Artistic director of the project
Composer, public figure, member of the Union of Russian Composers and the Union of Theatre Workers of Russia. Laureate of national music and theatre awards. Participation in the workshop: seminars and individual lessons with composers.
Timofey SavinovskiKh
Orchestral librarian
Trumpeter, orchestra librarian and soloist of the Military Orchestra. Participation in the workshop: master classes on maintaining an orchestral library and designing wind orchestra scores.
Mikhail Bronner
Professor, composer
Professor of the State Musical Pedagogical Institute, member of the board of the Union of Moscow Composers, laureate of musical awards. Participation in the workshop: writing a piece, seminars and individual lessons with composers.
Dmitry Lybin
Composer, musicologist
Founder of the Belarusian Society of Contemporary Music. Scholarship holder of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Belarus, the Ernst von Siemens Foundation and the Gaude Polonia Foundation of the Minister of Culture of Poland.
Participation in the workshop: composition, seminars and individual lessons with composers.
Yaroslav SudzilovskY
Composer, educator
Cellist and musical public figure of culture. Founder and chairman of the Guild of Young Musicians "MolOt" URC. Laureate of international competitions. Author of scientific articles, educational and methodological books. Participation in the workshop: seminars and individual lessons with composers.
Polina Orlova
Oboist
Artist of the Ural Youth Symphony Orchestra, laureate of Russian and international competitions.
Participation in the workshop: master classes on the oboe family, premiere of new works.
Alexandra Veresova
Flutist
Artist and principal fluitist of the Ural Youth Symphony Orchestra. Laureate of international awards and active participant in festivals. Participation in the workshop: master classes on the flute family, premiere of new works.
Yuri Nechaev
Clarinettist
Artist and concertmaster of the clarinet group of the Ural Academic Philharmonic Orchestra. Laureate of international awards and participant of festivals. Participation in the workshop: master classes on the clarinet family, premiere of new works.
Alexey Zakharov
Saxophonist
Artist and conductor of the Ural State Wind Orchestra. Conductor of the children's and youth pop-wind orchestra. Educator, laureate of international competitions. Participation in the workshop: master classes on the saxophone family, premiere of new works.
Andrey Mayorov
Multi-instrumentalist, bassoonist
Artist of the Ural Academic Philharmonic Orchestra. Multi-instrumentalist of the recorder family. Participation in the workshop: master classes on the bassoon family, premiere of new works.
Alexandr Dibaev
Trumpet player
Artist of the Ural Academic Philharmonic Orchestra. Laureate of international competitions, participant of festivals and master classes. Participation in the workshop: master classes on the trumpet family, premiere of new works.
Arkady Shilkloper
French horn player
Multi-instrumentalist and improviser on brass instruments. Member of "Pago Libre", honorary member of the International Society of French Horn Players.Participation in the workshop: master classes on the family of French horns and alpine horn, premiere of new works.
HArutyun Chkolyan
Duduk player
Soloist of the Folk-Modern Ensemble of the State Philharmonia of Armenia, teacher at the Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan. Master of Armenian folk wind instruments. Collaborates with world-renowned musicians. Participation in the workshop: master classes on Armenian folk wind instruments, premiere of new works.
Viktor Tomson
Trombonist
Artist of the Ural Academic Philharmonic Orchestra, educator, laureate of numerous wind instrument competitions. Participation in the workshop: master classes on the trombone family, premiere of new works.
Evgeny Protiven
Tuba player
Artist of the Ural State Wind Orchestra, concertmaster and teacher of the children's and youth pop-wind orchestra. Participation in the workshop: master classes on the tuba family, premiere of new works.
Alexey Gulba
Euphonium player
Artist of the Novouralsk Municipal Wind Orchestra of the Theatre of Music, Drama and Comedy. Conductor of the Wind Orchestra of the Sverdlovsk College of Arts and Culture. Laureate of international competitions.
Participation in the workshop: master classes on the saxhorn family, premiere of new works.
Pavel Stratulat
Percussionist
Artist of the Ural Academic Philharmonic Orchestra. Laureate of Russian and international competitions. Participation in the workshop: master classes on the percussion instruments, premiere of new works.
Evgeny Prituzhalov
Founder, director of the project
Composer, member of the Union of Russian Composers, conductor of the Ural State Wind Orchestra, head of the Ural branch of the Guild of Young Musicians "MolOt" URC ("UralMolOt"). Laureate of international competitions and awards.
Evgeny Karmazin
Artistic director of the project
Composer, public figure, member of the Union of Russian Composers and the Union of Theatre Workers of Russia. Laureate of national music and theatre awards. Participation in the workshop: seminars and individual lessons with composers.
Anna Kozhevnikova
Organizer, event moderator
Pianist and educator, moderator of events of the Department of Culture of Yekaterinburg. Laureate of Russian and international awards, including the Governor's Prize. Head of grant projects, artist, screenwriter, accompanist and expert of the Institute of Creative Initiatives.
Alexandr Pavlov
Music director of the project
Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, founder, chief conductor and artistic director of the Ural State Wind Orchestra. Participation in the workshop: conductor, lecturer on wind and military orchestras.
Evgeny Irshai
Professor, composer
Professor at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava, winner of international awards. Author and curator of contemporary art festivals in Slovakia.
Participation in the workshop: composition, seminars and individual lessons with composers.
Mikhail Bronner
Professor, composer
Professor of the State Musical Pedagogical Institute, member of the board of the Union of Moscow Composers, laureate of musical awards. Participation in the workshop: writing a piece, seminars and individual lessons with composers.
Andrey Kolyasnikov
Conductor, educator
Conductor of the Moscow Philharmonic Academic Symphony Orchestra, laureate of international competitions and awards. Participation in the workshop: conducting, master classes.
Alexandra Veresova / flute
Dmitry Lybin
Composer, musicologist
Founder of the Belarusian Society of Contemporary Music. Scholarship holder of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Belarus, the Ernst von Siemens Foundation and the Gaude Polonia Foundation of the Minister of Culture of Poland. Participation in the workshop: composition, seminars and individual lessons with composers.
Yaroslav Sudzilovsky
Composer, educator
Cellist and musical public figure of culture. Founder and chairman of the Guild of Young Musicians "MolOt" URC. Laureate of international competitions. Author of scientific articles, educational and methodological books. Participation in the workshop: seminars and individual lessons with composers.
Timofey SavinovskiKh
Orchestral librarian
Trumpeter, orchestra librarian and soloist of the Military Orchestra. Participation in the workshop: master classes on maintaining an orchestral library and designing wind orchestra scores.
Alexandra Veresova / flute
Alexandra Veresova
Flutist
Artist and principal fluitist of the Ural Youth Symphony Orchestra. Laureate of international awards and active participant in festivals. Participation in the workshop: master classes on the flute family, premiere of new works.
Alexandra Veresova / flute
Polina Orlova
Oboist
Artist of the Ural Youth Symphony Orchestra, laureate of Russian and international competitions. Participation in the workshop: master classes on the oboe family, premiere of new works.
Yuri Nechaev
Clarinettist
Artist and concertmaster of the clarinet group of the Ural Academic Philharmonic Orchestra. Laureate of international awards and participant of festivals. Participation in the workshop: master classes on the clarinet family, premiere of new works.
Alexey Zakharov
Saxophonist
Artist and conductor of the Ural State Wind Orchestra. Conductor of the children's and youth pop-wind orchestra. Educator, laureate of international competitions. Participation in the workshop: master classes on the saxophone family, premiere of new works.
Andrey Mayorov
Bassoonist
Artist of the Ural Academic Philharmonic Orchestra. Multi-instrumentalist of the recorder family. Participation in the workshop: master classes on the bassoon family, premiere of new works.
HArutyun Chkolyan
Duduk player
Soloist of the Folk-Modern Ensemble of the State Philharmonia of Armenia, teacher at the Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan. Master of Armenian folk wind instruments. Collaborates with world-renowned musicians. Participation in the workshop: master classes on Armenian folk wind instruments, premiere of new works.
Arkady Shilkloper
French horn player
Multi-instrumentalist and improviser on brass instruments. Member of "Pago Libre", honorary member of the International Society of French Horn Players. Participation in the workshop: master classes on the family of French horns and alpine horn, premiere of new works.
Alexandr Dibaev
Trumpet player
Artist of the Ural Academic Philharmonic Orchestra. Laureate of international competitions, participant of festivals and master classes. Participation in the workshop: master classes on the trumpet family, premiere of new works.
Viktor Tomson
Trombonist
Artist of the Ural Academic Philharmonic Orchestra, educator, laureate of numerous wind instrument competitions. Participation in the workshop: master classes on the trombone family, premiere of new works.
Alexandra Veresova / flute
Evgeny Protiven
Tuba player
Artist of the Ural State Wind Orchestra, concertmaster and teacher of the children's and youth pop-wind orchestra. Participation in the workshop: master classes on the tuba family, premiere of new works.
Alexey Gulba
Euphonium player
Artist of the Novouralsk Municipal Wind Orchestra of the Theatre of Music, Drama and Comedy. Conductor of the Wind Orchestra of the Sverdlovsk College of Arts and Culture. Laureate of international competitions. Participation in the workshop: master classes on the saxhorn family, premiere of new works.
Pavel Stratulat
Percussionist
Artist of the Ural Academic Philharmonic Orchestra. Laureate of Russian and international competitions. Participation in the workshop: master classes on the percussion instruments, premiere of new works.
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Join the workshop

Composers aged 18 or older, regardless of place of residence, are invited to apply for this unique opportunity to learn, create, and premiere their own work. Fill out a short form to join the program — we’re excited to hear from you!
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FAq

Who is organizing the event?
The event is organized by the Creative Initiatives Institute and "UralMolOt" the Ural Branch of the Guild of Young Musicians of the Russian Music Union.
How can I get to the workshop?
The event will take place at the Ural Cultural Center (Russia, Yekaterinburg, Studencheskaya str., 3). Check the geo location here.
How much does participation cost?
Participation in the workshop is free of charge.
Do you offer visa support?
Upon individual request, we can provide an official invitation letter to assist with visa applications. However, participants are responsible for applying for their visas themselves.
Will accommodation be provided?
Yes, accommodation and meals will be provided for visiting composers during Stage 03 of the workshop. Travel expenses must be covered by the participants themselves.
In which language will the events be held?
The working languages of the workshop are Russian and English.
Who retains the rights to the compositions?
The author retains the copyright to their composition. The piece will be performed during the Laboratory only with the author’s consent.

Contact us

Point of contact

Evgeny Prituzhalov
Event manager
Telegram+7 982 652 38 28 (WhatsApp)inhaleexhale.lab@gmail.com

Workshop
venue


Cultural Center Ural

3 Studencheskaya str.
Yekaterinburg 620137
Russia

Event hours
And extras

Mo–Fr, 10:00–17:00 (UTC+5)

Excursions, sightseeing, and other intercultural events during Stage 03 of the workshop.
Details will be shared with participants.

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Workshop venue

Cultural Center Ural

3 Studencheskaya str.
Yekaterinburg 620137
Russia

Open hours
And extras

Mo–Fr, 10:00–22:00 (UTC+5)

Excursions, sightseeing, and other intercultural events during Stage 03 of the workshop.
Details will be shared with participants.

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Point of contact

Evgeny Prituzhalov
Event manager
Telegram+7 982 652 38 28 (WhatsApp)inhaleexhale.lab@gmail.com

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Deadline
June 01, 2025 11:59 PM (UTC+5)
Workshop
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