Player Comments
From courses in 2009:
“I had a really wonderful time ... the tutoring was inspirational and I really learnt a lot and felt that I developed my playing. Overall the whole experience was one of absolute joy, I am still sort of buzzing with the happiness of it.”
“It was a great pleasure to play with such well balanced and sensitive groups … one of the most enjoyable wind chamber music experiences I can remember.”
“The weekend was a triumph musically and socially - we all had a lot of fun … the detailed coaching was absolutely brilliant.”
“Very well organised and very enjoyable”
From earlier courses:
“It was very good having lots of useful information about ensemble playing and technique … I really enjoyed the day.”
“I enjoyed the challenge of the music and being able to work on the musicality and blending as a group.”
“The tutoring was very enjoyable, constructive and non-threatening — relaxed and friendly … a great course.”
“The choice of music was good - it wasn’t too difficult, so I could concentrate on playing musically instead.”
“The pre-course preparation and provision of music is first class, information given during the course very good too.”
“I especially liked the informal concert at the end of the day – performance in front of others always frightens me but this is a very gentle way to try to overcome those fears, and to consolidate what we’d learnt.”
“A very enjoyable, instructive and well presented day.”