Objectives

Combining educational content and practical exercises, the workshop will explore the specific characteristics of the French-style ensemble. Its aim is to provide tools adapted to the implementation of an artistic production of the French Baroque repertoire, enabling participants to:

• Understand and assimilate definitions, vocabulary and specific concepts
• Analyse the historical context and understand its developments
• Find and use sources and scores
• Identify and correct frequently made mistakes and adopt best practices

Trainers

Bénédicte Hertz, researcher (CMBV - CESR)
Thomas Leconte, researcher and editorial manager (CMBV - CESR)
Julien Charbey, research and publishing administrator (CMBV)

Bénédicte Hertz, researcher (CMBV - CESR) 
Between 2005 and 2020, Bénédicte Hertz held successive positions as music copyist and orchestra librarian at the Orchestre national de Lyon (conductor Jun Märkl), then as librarian-musicologist at Les Talens Lyriques (conductor Christophe Rousset). She is currently a researcher at the Centre de musique baroque de Versailles (CESR, UMR 7323). Her work focuses on 18^th century French music, particularly musical practices in the provinces, heritage collections and the dissemination of repertoires. Since 2022, she has been coordinating the AcadéC project (Académies de Concert en France au XVIIIe siècle), funded by the French National Research Agency and co-directed with Thomas Vernet (Fondation Royaumont).

Thomas Leconte, researcher and editorial manager (CMBV - CESR) 
Thomas Leconte is a researcher at the Research Centre of the Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles, where he is also editorial manager of heritage collections. His research focuses mainly on social, religious and court music of the Grand Siècle (functions, repertoires, musical practices, identities). In addition, his historical, theoretical and practical knowledge of 17^th and 18^th century orchestral and choral writing frequently leads him to reconstruct the missing parts of works in the repertoire. He is currently working on a project (research, reconstruction, edition) on Lalande's Symphonies pour les Soupers du roi. He regularly collaborates with professional ensembles as a scientific advisor (concerts, recordings).

Training arrangements

• In-person workshop only – group teaching (theory and practical application)
• Workshop conducted in French (discussions possible in English)
• Assessment methods: self-assessment and individualised final assessments by trainers

Programme

• CMBV Resource Guide
• Lectures on the French orchestra in the 17^th and 18^th centuries
• Discussions
• Vademecum for the music librarian
• Practical case studies

Participants

This workshop is primarily intended for orchestra librarians, and by extension to anyone who is required to provide scores (orchestral or vocal material) for a symphony orchestra, opera house, music ensemble or conservatory:

• Orchestra librarians, part librarians
• Production managers
• Stage managers
• Artistic coordinators
• Sales and rental services for music publishers

Prerequisites

The training will be aimed at professionals with experience or solid knowledge of the profession. Participants must therefore be in training or currently working in this field.

Pricing conditions

Prices for a one-day workshop (online payment via a payment link sent upon acceptance of the application):
Full fee covered: depending on coverage (contact the training centre administration for a quote)
Maximum individual contribution: €100 including VAT
Maximum individual contribution for students (up to 26 years old): €40 including VAT

For permanent or temporary employees, CMBV workshops may be covered under continuing professional development programmes (Afdas, employers, etc.).

Services included in the price:

• Access to CMBV premises (instrument tuning if necessary)
• All teaching costs (instructors, instruments, etc.) for the duration of the course
• Active participation in workshops
• Provision of documents and sheet music
• Loan of instruments, or access to instruments, if necessary

The following remain the responsibility of the trainees:

• Travel expenses
• Accommodation expenses (meals and lodging)

Registration

To register, please complete the form available via the link below. You will receive confirmation of your registration no later than two months before the start of the workshop.

Accessibility

The classrooms and teaching spaces are accessible to people with reduced mobility. For any disability requiring adaptation of the teaching, please specify this when registering: this information will be forwarded to the CMBV disability officer, who will contact you if necessary. 

Registration deadline: 19 November 2025

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