CEME 2026 in Israel: Saxophone contemporary-music mastercourse with Amit Dubester, 25 October deadline
Contemporary saxophone and ensemble technique
Contemporary Encounters Meitar Ensemble (CEME) offers an instrumental mastercourse led by saxophonist Amit Dubester, intended for players interested in contemporary repertoire and extended techniques. The festival is scheduled for December 20–24, 2026 in Israel, and applications close October 25. The saxophone route includes coaching, ensemble work, composition workshops as listener and a concluding performance. This is a contemporary classical event, not an exclusively jazz recruitment that would be unsuitable for the music site's genre classifications.
Two educational tracks with separate requirements
The organiser also offers a composition mastercourse under faculty such as Mark Andre, Daniel D'Adamo and Ruben Seroussi. Selected composers may write for professional players in the Meitar Ensemble, while saxophonists join an instrumental instruction track. Participants may choose one course or the combined course, but being a saxophonist does not require writing a composition. The official registration specifies which repertoire, performance video or scores are needed for each course; interested players should check the details rather than submit generic improvised recordings.
Tuition is a real cost; travel risks are separate
The advertised regular price is €650 for one mastercourse or €1,000 for the combined programme, plus payment service charges. Earlier September discounts have ended. The price is not an audition fee for a paid orchestra job and admission does not generate a stipend. Applicants must budget separately for their flights, accommodation if not included in the chosen programme, insurance and permits. Because the course is in Israel, consult current national travel and safety advisories and obtain cancellation terms before making non-refundable reservations.
Organiser's identity and experience
Meitar Ensemble is a professional Israeli new-music ensemble known for performances of living composers and international education. Its CEME programme publishes faculty members, specific dates, course tracks and direct application links. Verify that events remain scheduled and read the organiser's payment, rights and cancellation policies before uploading confidential information or booking overseas travel.
Official organiser application and rules
Information reviewed 23 October 2026. Verify current local deadlines, eligibility, entry and participation costs, travel and audition requirements, copyrights and contract conditions directly with the official organiser before submission.