Adults Workshops
"...a unique,
wonderful and memorable occasion."
"Many thanks for such a stimulating day. Such inspiring coaches!"
These workshops offer
an opportunity for like-minded people to work together on a movement
from the chamber music repertoire, as well as to play in a chamber
orchestra led by members of The Regency Ensemble.
Chamber music is the primary focus of each workshop day, and each
group is coached by a member of The Regency Ensemble who usually
plays as part of the group.
There is an informal concert at the end of each Sunday
workshop in which each of the chamber groups give their performance
of the piece they have been working on that day. We also perform the
chamber orchestra music that we have all rehearsed that day and The
Regency Ensemble play a short movement themselves too. In addition
to chamber music and chamber orchestra, the Saturday workshop also
includes instrument technique classes within the day, rather than
a concert at the end.
We like to be flexible, so in September you can choose
to join us for the full two days or for either individual day. You
can also apply for just for a chamber orchestra session on any Sunday
(a perfect taster opportunity) or for just an instrument technique
class on the Saturday.
2011 Dates
Sunday 13th March
2011
Sunday 19th June 2011
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th September
2011
Full applications for this workshop have now closed.
If you would like to attend one of the instrument classes or chamber orchestra sessions, please apply using the button below

- Places are limited so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
- We offer a discount to people applying at least nine weeks in
advance of a workshop.
- Whilst every effort is made to cater for all who apply, in the
unlikely event that this is not possible we will endeavour to offer
a place on a future workshop.
- Applications for chamber orchestra sessions or technique classes
can be made up until one week before a workshop.
- If you have any questions about these workshops or would like
to be sent an application form by post, please email Rachel
Dyker.
Information
Venue
- Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AF.
View
Larger Map
- The Friends’ Meeting House is approximately 10-15 minutes'
walk from Brighton Station.
- Street parking is metered with a 4 hour limit. There are NCP car
parks nearby.
Applicants
- Workshops cater primarily for string players but we have a few
spaces available for piano and wind instruments.
- We generally expect the minimum standard to be approximately grade
6 and cater for applicants up to diploma level and beyond.
- We welcome applications from individuals or pre-formed groups.
- Any age welcome!
Repertoire
- Groups and repertoire will be allocated six weeks before each
workshop in order to give participants time to learn their parts
in preparation.
- Any repertoire preferences will be taken into consideration and
accommodated where possible.
- Participants are encouraged to learn their chamber music parts
in advance in order to make the workshop a more fulfilling experience
for everyone.
- Standard repertoire should be easy to find through district libraries,
music retailers, or at www.imslp.org/wiki/.
Anything out of the ordinary, we will provide copies of.
Fees (per participant per day)
- Fees are payable by the closing date and are non-refundable
thereafter.
- Full day applying at least 7 weeks in advance: £55
- Full day applying at least 9 weeks in advance: £50
(early bird)
- Chamber orchestra or technique classes: £15 per session
- B&B accommodation is provided by friends of Regency Chamber
Music at £24 for the first night and £20 for subsequent
nights.
Other information
- All string and wind players will need to bring a music stand.
- Refreshments will be provided in all breaks, including a light
snack before the performance.
- Workshops are non residential but we have a list of friends of
Regency Chamber Music offering B&B accommodation.
Timetable
Repertoire September 2011
Chamber Music
Chamber Orchestra
Tutors Repertoire September 2011
If you have been on one of our courses and would like to provide
us with some feedback, please take time to fill in an evaluation
form.