Educational program: workshops and master classes for the Slovak Youth Orchestra

Chamber music master classes held by the V4 String Quartet (Miranda Liu, Daniel Rumler – violin; Tomáš Krejbich – viola; Bartosz Koziak – cello) for members of the Slovak Youth Orchestra. Miranda Liu's experience and expertise as a concertmaster will provide invaluable guidance to the young musicians, offering insights into the expectations, challenges, and nuances of orchestral auditions in Hungary. Through interactive discussions and demonstrations, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the rehearsal dynamics, ensemble playing, and collaborative skills required. The quartet will arrive in Slovakia a few days before the masterclasses and will give PR interviews. Travel, accommodation and honoraria are covered by our budget. With this programme, talented local students in Slovakia will receive the opportunity to learn from musicians from different countries without having to spend their resources on travel and accommodation. Each participant will have the opportunity to perform in front of their peers and receive constructive feedback of the V4 String Quartet. This feedback will help them understand their strengths and areas for improvement. At the end of the master classes, the participants of the master classes will have the opportunity to perform in public at the master classes' closing concert, taking place in the Primacial Palace, Bratislava. By offering these workshops and master classes, we aim to empower and equip the members of the Slovak Youth Orchestra with the necessary tools and knowledge to excel in professional life. We believe that this educational program will not only benefit the individual musicians but also contribute to the overall development and excellence of the Slovak Youth Orchestra. It is our hope that through this initiative, we can inspire and nurture the next generation of talented musicians in Slovakia. Professors/experts: V4 String Quartet Miranda Liu (USA/Hungary), Daniel Rumler – violin (Slovakia) Tomáš Krejbich – viola (Czech Republic) Bartosz Koziak – cello (Poland) https://www.facebook.com/events/775526611093797

Webinar “Implementation of CMS and STEM principles in education system”

The webinar will be organized online. The main organizer of the webinar is the University of Mitrovica. Teaching and non-teaching staff from Western Balkans Higher Education Institutions and V4 Higher Education Institutions will participate. Through the webinar, students, teaching and non-teaching staff of Higher Education Institutions will be introduced to the capacities and state of the partner institutions and thus create space for a way that will enable the implementation of STEM principles in education as well as the CMS system. The conclusions from the webinar will be included in the final publication of the project https://digstem.pr.ac.rs/2023/12/14/webinar-implemetation-of-stem-principles-in-education-system/

The Introduction and Starting of the Project (Online)

Agenda: - Welcome and Introduction - Objectives of the Workshop - Brief Overview of the Project and Workshops - The Expected Achievements of the Project - Edible Packaging Production Techniques - Quality Control and Safety Considerations - Regulatory Framework and Compliance - Sensory evaluation of packed food - Statistical analysis - Questions and Answers Session - Closing Remarks and Next Steps. The purpose of the workshop is to introduce the concept of ecological and sustainable packaging production and to introduce the participants to the schedule of the project. The growing interest in sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging solutions, which has led to the emergence of more eco-friendly packaging as a viable alternative will be highlighted. Quality control and safety considerations will be addressed, stressing the importance of maintaining high standards in edible packaging production.. The part of the workshop will be also the presentation of methodology that are usually conducted on experimentally produced ecological and sustainable packaging to reveal its physical, chemical and microbiological properties. With the conclusion of the workshop, participants will be invited to network and engage in informal discussions with each other, fostering connections and potential collaborations in the field of ecological and sustainable packaging production. It will be held both face-to-face and virtually. https://www.sci.muni.cz/ekcesp