Ensembles
Explore playing with accompaniment or with a group on our ensemble courses for wind and string instruments.
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Orchestra workshop
Course Date: Tue 23 Oct 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA fun, intensive workshop for players of orchestral instruments with good music reading skills. Please contact the Music department for availability of places for your instrument.
Tutors: Anthony Bailey (conductor)
You may also be interested in Orchestra workshop: weekend.Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £55.00Concession: £40.00 -
Recorders: advanced technique
Course Date: Sun 11 Nov 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDevelop your playing technique through exercises, repertoire and ensemble music to improve double-tonguing, alternative fingerings, vibrato and finger control.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £60.00 -
Flute and clarinet choir
Course Date: Sun 2 Dec 2018 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAn opportunity for flute and clarinet players to boost their ensemble playing experience and to to explore music arranged for this unique ensemble, from orchestral themes to popular favourites. Please inform the Music department what you play when you enrol.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £49.00Concession: £30.00 -
Recorder consorts and ensemble: advanced
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIf you are already experienced in recorder ensemble playing, join this small, friendly group to look at developing consort playing skills in Renaissance, Baroque and contemporary styles. Tutor: Isobel Clarke.Full fee: £219.00Senior fee: £175.00Concession: £134.00 -
Build wind ensemble
Course Date: Tue 15 Jan 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore the wonderful repertoire for mixed wind ensemble, developing your technical, musical and ensemble skills. You need to play at Grade 5 standard or higher. Please contact the Music Department to find out if there is a place for your instrument. Tutor: Karen Betley. Mid-term break: 14 February
Please contact the Music department [email protected] for advice about joining this course.Full fee: £159.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £97.00 -
Chamber music: intermediate
Course Date: Tue 15 Jan 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to play in small, mixed instrumental ensembles with one player per part. You will need to be at least Grade 3 standard and a confident music reader. Please contact the Music Department to enrol. Tutor: Robert Puzey.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
String chamber music
Course Date: Tue 15 Jan 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore the richly rewarding repertoire of chamber music for violin, viola and cello. You need to be roughly grade 8 standard, with sight reading skills. Please contact the Music department to enrol. Tutor: Mayda Narvey
Course dates: 9, 23 Jan, 6, 20 Feb, 6, 20 Mar.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £109.00Concession: £109.00 -
Recorder consorts and ensemble
Course Date: Wed 16 Jan 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIf you are already experienced in recorder ensemble playing, join this small, friendly group to look at developing consort playing skills in Renaissance, Baroque and contemporary styles. Tutor: Isobel Clarke.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Chamber music: advanced
Course Date: Thu 17 Jan 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDiscover the pleasure of playing in small, mixed instrumental ensembles, one per part, in a wide variety of repertoire. For players at grade 6 or above with good sight-reading skills, who like to perform. Please contact the Music department to enrol. Tutor: [external website]
Mid-term break: 21 February.Full fee: £219.00Senior fee: £175.00Concession: £134.00 -
String ensemble
Course Date: Sat 19 Jan 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCome and play string repertoire in a friendly group, and develop your confidence in ensemble playing. Suitable for those who have been playing violin, viola, cello or double bass for at least a year. Tutor: Isobel Clarke.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Orchestra workshop: weekend
Course Date: Sun 10 Feb 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA short weekend workshop for players of orchestral instruments with good music reading skills. Please contact the Music department for availability of places for your instrument.
Tutors: Peter Crockford (conductor), Robert Puzey (leader)
You may also be interested in Orchestra workshop.Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £69.00Concession: £42.00 -
Brass workshop
Course Date: Sun 10 Mar 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetOpen to all brass instruments and players grade 5 or above, this workshop will cover brass playing approaches and styles from around the world, with musical arrangements written specifically for participants, and their individual interests/musical personalities. The dates of this course are 10th, 17th and 24th March. Tutor: [external website].Full fee: £89.00Senior fee: £89.00Concession: £54.00 -
Chamber music: introduction
Course Date: Tue 9 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDiscover the pleasure of playing in small ensembles with varied instrumentation, with repertoire ranging from early to modern. For instrumentalists at Grade 3 standard or above who can read music confidently. Tutor: Robert Puzey.Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £48.00 -
String ensemble: summer season
Course Date: Sat 13 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to play in an ensemble in a fun and stimulating environment. For players of violin, viola, cello and double bass who have been learning for at least a year up to those at around grade 3 level. Tutor: Isobel Clarke.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £49.00Concession: £30.00 -
Recorder ensemble: summer season
Course Date: Wed 17 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn to play ensemble music for recorders, with repertoire ranging from early to present day. Suitable for recorder players who have been learning for at least a year and can read music. Tutor: Isobel Clarke.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £47.00Concession: £36.00