Eisenach WBA Music Academy of the World & European Brass Association in cooperation with the Wartburg Castle, Eisenach

In August 2020, just like in 2019, a week of masterclasses and concerts with world famous brass players was organized in the beautiful location of the Wartburg Castle Eisenach, Germany. A special scholarship program for students, who were not able to finance the participation was supported by ISFAECE e.V. to assure their attendance in the education and intercultural exchange program. European students could participate in person and work with internationally renowned masters of their instruments. Worldwide students could, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic lockdown, participate online.

The UNESCO World Heritage Wartburg Castle in Eisenach (Wartburg Foundation) is an outstanding historic site, representing the idea of peaceful national unity and philanthropy.

Paris WBA Music Academy of the World & European Brass Association

In August 2021, just like in the years before, a week of masterclasses and concerts with world famous brass players was organized in the beautiful location of the Chateau de Courance/ Paris, France. A special scholarship program for students, who were not able to finance the participation was supported by ISFAECE e.V. to assure their attendance in the education and intercultural exchange program. European students could participate in person and work with internationally renowned masters of their instruments. Worldwide students could, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic lockdown,  participate online.

SPANTEKOW Castle (Germany) WBA Summer Brass Academy

The Spantekow Castle WBA Summer Brass Academy takes place  in the unique atmosphere of the Spantekow Castle, the only well-preserved bastion fortification of a historical estate of the earlier Renaissance period in Northern Germany. It was built in 1558-67 as one of the first fortifications based on the Italian model, including a polygonal ring wall 40 m in diameter with a gatehouse dating from around 1300.

The castle, fortress and palace of Spantekow form an exceptional monument ensemble of outstanding national importance. Despite some destruction in the 18th century, of the medieval ring castle and from the 16th century the castle, the farm building, the gate building, the crypt of the former castle chapel, as well as the casemates have survived.

International students could participate in person and work with internationally renowned masters of their instruments. Worldwide students could also, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic lockdown, participate online. A special scholarship program for students, who were not able to finance the participation was supported by ISFAECE e.V. to assure their attendance in the education and intercultural exchange program.

Open access and open content WBA Online Academy due to Covid 19 Lockdowns in 2020 

The World & European Brass Association (WBA & EBA) is the association of international Brass Festivals, Universities, Orchestras, Opera- and Concert Houses, Music Institutions, Musicians etc. to support Brass Music, Education and Intercultural Exchange in Concerts, Masterclasses and Professional Exchange.

"It's time to practice" the initiative by Otto Sauter and his brass colleagues of the World & European Brass Association faculty are giving free group webinars  for amateurs, students and professionals of brass music. The aim is to maintain education and daily practice programs for brass players worldwide, despite shutdowns of cultural institutions and to keep the intercultural dialogue running, although cultural exchanges in person are not possible due to travel restrictions and with it the cancellation of nearly all WBA in person projects in 2020.

Paris WBA Music Academy of the World & European Brass Association

In August 2020, just like in 2019, a week of masterclasses and concerts with world famous brass players was organized in the beautiful location of the Chateau de Courance/ Paris, France. A special scholarship program for students, who were not able to finance the participation was supported by ISFAECE e.V. to assure their attendance in the education and intercultural exchange program. European students could participate in person and work with internationally renowned masters of their instruments. Worldwide students could, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic lockdown,  participate online.

Leuven WBA Music Academy of the World & European Brass Association

In August 2020, for the first time, 3 days of masterclasses with world famous brass players were organized in the beautiful city of Leuven, Belgium. A special scholarship program for students, who were not able to finance the participation was supported by ISFAECE e.V. to assure their attendance in the education and intercultural exchange program. European students could participate in person and work with internationally renowned masters of their instruments. Worldwide students could, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic lockdown, participate online.