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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, which includes a movement played by the tutors.


2010 Dates

Wednesday 7th April 2010

  • Applications for this workshop have closed.

Wednesday 25th August 2010

  • Closing date for applications: Wednesday 7th July 2010


Make an online application for a Preparatory Course.

If you have any questions about these workshops, please feel free to email Rachel Dyker.


Information

Applicants

  • These workshops cater for bowed string and wind instruments.
  • Participants are expected to be approximately grade 2 & 5 standards.
  • 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 will be refunded in the unlikely event that we are 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 April 2010

Chamber Music

Grieg: Waltz & Album-leaf
Violin 1 Sophie Philpots
Violin 2 Chloe Stearns
Clarinet Ben Hope
Cello Alex Sinclair
Tutor Helena Wood, Violin

Schumann: Sonata movement
Violin George Haywood
Viola 1 Hattie Quick
Viola 2 Edward Philpots
Cello Dora Goode
Tutor Rachel Dyker , Viola

Large Ensemble

Haydn: Menuetto
Violin 1 Helena Wood, Tutor
  Sophie Philpots
Clarinet Ben Hope
Violin 2 George Haywood
  Chloe Stearns
Viola Rachel Dyker , Tutor
  Edward Philpots
  Hattie Quick
Cello Alex Sinclair
  Dora Goode

Tutors Repertoire

William Ryden: Two Rags
Violin Helena Wood
Viola Rachel Dyker


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