GEMS YOUNG COMPOSERS
FILM + GAME SCORING
SUMMER PROGRAM
995€
Valencia · SPAIN
5 or 7 DAY YOUNG COMPOSERS PROGRAM 12-18 years old
JULY 14th - 21st 2025
Conservatorio superior de música "Joaquín Rodrigo" Calle de Ricardo Muñoz Suay, nº 4 46013 Valencia
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION · STUDENT SUPERVISION
AIRPORT PICKUP/DROPOFF · LUNCH
SPECIAL GUESTS · PROGRAM ELECTIVES · CONCERT / RECORDING · BOOT CAMP
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Welcome to the GEMS YOUNG COMPOSERS FILM + GAME SCORING SUMMER PROGRAM. For the past 8 years GEMS has provided music programs for 200+ international students from over 40 countries. Our teaching faculty are all professional composers who also teach in colleges and universities around the world including USC, where 1-2 GEMS students are accepted on to the Masters Program each year. We now welcome schools and students 12-18 years old. We offer three types of programs for different numbers of students, Online or In Person. Starting with our FOUNDATION PROGRAM, then our EXPERIENCE PROGRAM, finally our ELEVATION PROGRAM. Schools can also work with us to create a personalised bespoke program that suits their creative needs linking the GEMS Summer Program to their curriculum allowing students to present evidence of achievement in additional areas of study for academic consideration, portfolios for college and university applications and employment. If you are aiming to start a career in music or study a music degree then this program is for you.
Let’s get started and show you what to expect and see where your summer program takes you!
Nigel Ashley Lees
GEMS DIRECTOR & FOUNDER
choose your own film + game scoring summer program
BOOTCAMP
For short 5 and 7 day programs, compositions need to be written and sent to us before the program starts. So once registered on the EXPERIENCE PLUS+ or ELEVATION PLUS+ programs, you will be sent a selection of video cues to begin to composer music to. If you prefer to write a piece of music without the video cues you can.
The Online Boot Camp June 1st-2nd, 2025 is where you share this music with our orchestrators who help prepare your composition and notate your music on to the page to create the score and parts for the musicians to play. You then have 1 week to finalise your composition, score and parts and submit them to us June 7th 2025.
Once received, we will send your music to the musicians to rehearse your compositions ready to record or play at the Gala Concert, leaving you ready to enjoy the summer program.
ACCOMMODATION
A superb Halls of Residence accommodation is available for students to stay together. livensaliving
(Available for groups of 10 students.)
STUDENT SUPERVISORS
Male and female student supervisors are available to create a safe and friendly environment while students are away from home. (Available for groups of 10 students.)
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers from Valencia are available to pick up and return student groups. (Available for groups of 10 students.)
MEALS
Breakfast and lunch is available daily during the Summer Program.
THE VENUE
The GEMS Summer Program once again partners with the Conservatorio Superior de Música "Joaquín Rodrigo" Valencia, Spain. www.csmvalencia.es
Calle de Ricardo Muñoz Suay, nº 4 46013 Valencia
THE SCHEDULE
The program schedule is a mix of core classes and electives with morning and afternoon classes with guest talks in the early evening, with recording on the final day.
WELCOME PACK
Every student gets an amazing welcome pack full of goodies including composers scores, magazines and the iconic GEMS red T-Shirt.
FINAL
Students receive certificates, videos, photos, music, and great memories!
INFORMATION FOR SCHOOLS
Programs tuition fees and content are based on a minimum required number of students. They are each founded on an intensive mix of set and elective classe, each program offers advanced options such, as live recording, Gala Concert, studying with in person award winning composers.
Participating schools who meet the required student number quota, can pre select all classes to focus on their preferred areas of study to suit their students needs. A school may also request a theme for the summer program that covers a specific genre such as video game scoring, where the entire summer program is a bespoke set of intensive classes covering that genre lead in person by an award winning composer from that same genre. Expect 7 hours of teaching per day, providing a comprehensive and immersive experience.
FOUNDATION PROGRAM
Our Foundation Program is a perfect entry level program for a young composer who is interested in getting to know the fundamentals of scoring and composition for multi media.
FOUNDATION PROGRAM PLUS (+)
Our Foundation Program Plus+ includes additional teacher and a Guest Talk. An in person visit from an award winning composer in either game, film or series who will teach on the Foundation Program Plus+. It also includes a recording of your music.
EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
The Experience Program gives students just that. A sense of independence in a safe and secure environment, managing assignments whilst embedded in an intensive scoring program with new friends. A video cue will be provided at the start of the program to be scored and presented as a mockup to the Guest Tutor for review
EXPERIENCE PROGRAM PLUS (+)
Our Experience Program Plus+ includes additional teachers and Guest Talks. An in person visit from an award winning composer in either game, film or series who will teach on the Experience Program Plus+. Video cues to score. A pre program BootCamp to review and prepare your music for your Ensemble recording.
ELEVATION PROGRAM
The ELEVATION PROGRAM is an intensive program that provides you with advanced scoring techniques including setting you a mock up assignment composition challenge. To write a score for one of three video cues. Classes will be focused on helping you learn how to create the best mockups, understanding spotting sessions, and critiques by the tutors.
ELEVATION PROGRAM PLUS (+)
Our Elevation Program Plus+ includes an in person visit from an award winning composer in either game, film or series who will teach on the Elevation Program Plus+. Video cues to score. An online pre program BootCamp to review and prepare your music for either your Live Orchestral Recording or your Gala Concert.
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SET CLASSES
FILM COMPOSITION
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
VIDEO GAME COMPOSITION
SCORING FOR ANIMATION
ORCHESTRATION
CONCERT OR RECORDING
GUEST TALKS
ELECTIVES
University Applications
Scoring for Strings
Scoring for Brass
Scoring for Percussion
Scoring for Musical Theatre
Sound Design
Song Writing
Scoring for TV Series
Scoring for TV Theme Tunes
Advanced Game Scoring
Social Media presence
Music Business
Branding + AI
SUPERVISORS
BREAKFAST + LUNCH
AT THE CONSERVATORIO
AIRPORT PICKUP
+ DROPOFF
Schedule
example
MORNING PROGRAM 10:00 · 13:00
Scoring for Film
Composition Techniques
In Person Composer
AFTERNOON PROGRAM
14:30 · 17:30
Music Technology for
Film Composition
In Person Composer
EVENING PROGRAM
18:00 - 19:00
Special Guest Talk
Film Composer
1
MORNING PROGRAM 10:00 · 13:00
Scoring for Video Game
Composition Techniques
AFTERNOON PROGRAM
14:30 · 17:30
Music Technology for
Video Game Composition
EVENING PROGRAM
18:00 - 19:00
Special MasterClass
Video Game Composer
2
MORNING PROGRAM 10:00 · 13:00
Scoring for Animation
Composition Techniques
In Person Composer
AFTERNOON PROGRAM
14:30 · 17:30
Music Technology for
Animation Composition
In Person Composer
EVENING PROGRAM
18:00 - 19:00
Special Guest Talk
Animation Composer
3
MORNING PROGRAM 10:00 · 13:00
Orchestration
Techniques for Scoring
AFTERNOON PROGRAM
14:30 · 17:30
Music Technology for
Orchestration
EVENING PROGRAM
18:00 - 19:00
Special Guest Talk
Orchestrator
4
MORNING PROGRAM
ELECTIVES
10:00 · 13:00
Scoring for Strings
Scoring for Brass
Scoring for Percussion
AFTERNOON PROGRAM
ELECTIVES
14:30 · 17:30
Scoring for Musical Theatre
Sound Design
Song Writing
EVENING PROGRAM
18:00 - 19:00
Special Guest Talk
“AI” in Music
5
MORNING PROGRAM
ELECTIVES
10:00 · 13:00
Scoring for TV Series
Scoring TV Theme Tunes
Advanced Game Scoring
AFTERNOON PROGRAM
ELECTIVES
14:30 · 17:30
Music Business
Social Media + Branding
University Applications
EVENING PROGRAM
18:00 - 19:00
Special Guest Talk
Music Manager
6
MORNING PROGRAM 10:00 · 13:00
Recording Day
Session 1
AFTERNOON PROGRAM
14:30 · 17:30
Recording Day
Session 2
EVENING PROGRAM
18:00 - 19:00
Certificates, Photos, Music
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Tuition
FOUNDATION PROGRAM
20 students required
FOUNDATION PROGRAM PLUS+
40 students required
FOUNDATION PROGRAM
995
What's included:
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5 or 7 Day Summer Program
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2 Teachers
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1xGuest Talk
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Program Classes
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Program Electives
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Conservatory Musica Venue
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Welcome Pack
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Awards · Certificates
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Official Program T-shirt
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Official Program Photos
FOUNDATION PROGRAM PLUS+
1,495
What's added with Plus +
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1 Masterclass with one Award Winning Game/Film Composer In Person
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1 additional Teacher (3 in total)
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Soloist score review
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Recording 1 minute piece with a soloist
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Adding the soloist track to your mockup
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Your Official Recording Video
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Your Digital Audio Recording
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Full Copyright & Ownership of your composition
EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
20 students required
EXPERIENCE PROGRAM PLUS+
40 students required
EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
1,495
What's included:
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5 or 7 Day Summer Program
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2 Teachers
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2xGuest Talks
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1 Masterclass with one Award Winning Game/Film Composer In Person
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Music Career Management Diagnostic
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Mock Up production
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Set Program classes
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Program Electives
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Flamenco
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Conservatory Musica Venue
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Welcome Pack
-
Awards · Certificates
-
Official Program T-shirt
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Official Program Photos
EXPERIENCE PROGRAM PLUS+
1,995
What's added with Plus +
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1 advanced class with 1 Award Winning Game/Film Composer In Person (2 in total)
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2 additional Teachers (4 in total)
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Video Game/Film cues to score
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Boot Camp Score & Parts Review in June
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Individual Music Career Management Diagnostic & Mentorship
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Ensemble Recording of your piece
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Adding the recording to your mockup
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Your Official Recording Video
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Your Digital Audio Recording
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Full Copyright & Ownership of your composition
ELEVATION PROGRAM
20 students required
ELEVATION PROGRAM PLUS+
40 students required
ELEVATION PROGRAM
1,995
What's included:
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5 or 7 Day Summer Program
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2 teachers
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2xGuest Talks
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3 days of classes with 1 Award Winning Game/Film Composer In Person
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Mock Up score to picture assignment
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Set Classes with In Person Composer
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Flamenco in the Concert Hall
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Conservatory Musica Venue
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Welcome Pack
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Awards · Certificates
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Official Program T-shirt
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Official Program Photos
ELEVATION PROGRAM PLUS+
2,495
What's added with Plus +
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2 additional Teachers (4 in total)
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Video Game/Film cues to score
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Boot Camp Score & Parts Review in June
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Individual Music Career Management Diagnostic & Mentorship
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60 piece Gala Concert or 60 piece Orchestral Recording chosen by the school
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Paella Meal in the Oceanographic
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Your Official Recording Video
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Your Digital Audio Recording
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Full Copyright & Ownership of your composition
A 25€ Bank Payment Transfer Charges is included to cover the PayPal, Credit Card or Bank Transfer fee charges which are not covered in your tuition fee. If your Transfer Charge is higher than 25€ the final amount is payable upon arrival. If your Transfer Charge is lower than 25€ you will receive a refund for the amount over the Transfer Charge upon arrival.
School students joining individually, via a parent or guardian, must include their school name during registration. For group bookings made directly by the school, please contact us directly for our bank details.
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