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Preparatory Courses

One day workshops for young instrumentalists

These workshops aim to introduce young instrumentalists to chamber music in a friendly environment. Chamber groups are chosen according to ability and experience and all participants play together with the tutors in a large ensemble. The workshop closes with an informal performance of the day’s work, in which the tutors also perform a short movement.


2010 Dates

Wednesday 7th April 2010

Wednesday 25th August 2010

  • Applications for this workshop have now closed.
  • If you would like to see what these workshops are all about, please join us at 6.15pm for our informal performance.

If you have any questions about these (or future) workshops, please email Rachel Dyker.


Information

Applicants

  • These workshops cater for bowed string and wind instruments.
  • Participants are expected to be between approximately grade 2 and grade 5 standard.

Repertoire

  • Music is sent out six weeks before each workshop and everyone is encouraged to take their parts to their teachers to help with the preparation.

Fees

  • The workshop fee is £40 and should be paid on application. This fee is non-refundable after the closing date but would be refunded in the unlikely event that we were unable to accommodate you.

Location

  • Friends' Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AF (Map).

Other Information

  • Refreshments will be provided as part of the workshop.
  • Parents and teachers are welcome to come along to any part of the day.
  • The workshop will end with a performance at 6.15pm, which will include a short piece played by the tutors and is open to anyone who would like to come.
  • Please bring a music stand and a pencil...and don't forget your music!

Timetable

Preparatory Course Timetable
2:30 Introductions and Announcements
2:45 - 3:45 Large Ensemble
4:00 - 4:50 Chamber Music
5:10 - 6:00 Chamber Music
6:00 - 6:15 Performance Preparation
6:15 Performance for Family and Friends


Repertoire 25th August 2010

Chamber Music

Charpentier: Prelude
Clarinet Ben Hope
Violin 1 Chloe Sterns
Violin 2 George Haywood
Cello Alex Sinclair
Tutor Gabrielle Painter, Violin

Grieg: Album-leaf
Violin 1 Zeba Mack
Violin 2 Rosie Williamson
Cello Miyo Kudo
Piano Matilda Harris
Tutor Rachel Dyker , Viola

Large Ensemble

Kabalevsky: A Little Song & March
Schubert: ‘Death and the Maiden’ Theme
Violin 1 Gabrielle Painter (Tutor), Chloe Stearns, George Haywood
Violin 2 Zeba Mack, Rosie Williamson
Viola Rachel Dyker (Tutor)
Clarinet Ben Hope
Cello Alex Sinclair, Miyo Kudo
Piano Matilda Harris

Tutors Repertoire

Bartók: Duos
9. Play Song, 10. Ruthenian Song, 13. Wedding Song
& 14. Pillow Dance

Violin Gabrielle Painter
Viola Rachel Dyker


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