'New Horizons'
If you are an elementary-standard player (approximately grades 3-5 - click here for playing standard details) and new to ensemble playing, this is the course for you - a chance to experience the joys of a shared musical experience with like-minded players of a similar standard. The music for 'New Horizons' courses is specially selected to be playable, enjoyable and a useful introduction to the techniques of chamber music. Throughout the session there will be friendly, supportive tuition to guide you and offer helpful tips on ensemble playing and musical performance generally. Your music will be sent to you (along with final course details) about 3-4 weeks before the course, for personal practice. Parts may be doubled (depending on the number of players applying), and there is no performance, though friends and family are welcome to attend and observe sessions at any time.
'New Horizons' course in 2010:
'Wind Serenades' in Manchester, 2006
Saturday 13th November 2010 in Manchester
(Stretford, St Matthew's Church Hall, by M60 junction)
10.30am - 5pm
Music: excerpts from Humperdinck 'Hansel and Gretel' and Bizet 'Carmen'*
Tutored by Laurence Perkins
Course fee: £65 per player
Also, elementary standard players can take part in the two-day ‘Birnam Experience!’ course in Perthshire on 10/11 July 2010 – places are limited and are on a first come, first served basis.
Click here for on-line application form
* Programme details may be subject to change, depending on availability of players.
Photo: Ken Veitch