CHAMBER MUSIC SUMMER SCHOOL - JULY 2011
Chamber Music Course
STOP PRESS:2010 was another great year with a large increase in the numbers attending and overall a grest success. We are looking forward to seeing many of our regulars again next year. Thanks to all who made it such a fine musical experience and the wonderful support from all our tutors and our Adminstrator
organisation by English Camerata Soloists
Musical Director: Elizabeth Altman
INTRODUCTION
Our chamber music summer course is going into its thirteenth summer weekend. We take much trouble to offer a very worthwhile experience and set a high standard. Inspirational coaching from friendly and encouraging teachers together with the genuine interest of the enthusiastic folk who find their way to us, engender a vibrant atmosphere. We are pleased to offer, uniquely, individual group coaching from 10 am to 6.30 pm - at least!
- Summer School of Chamber Music offers extensive coaching in an exciting classical chamber music environment for ensembles and individuals: (piano and harpsichord); strings (violin, cello, viola); wind (clarinet, oboe, cor anglais, flute); brass instruments (French horn, trumpet, trombone).
- Our chamber music course offers top quality music coaching to enthusiasts of all ages and levels. Both pre-formed ensembles and individuals wishing to participate in a group are welcome.
Course Basics:
- English Camerata offers an exciting classical music summer course open to all classical music instrumentalists. We offer extensive top quality music coaching to enthusiasts of all ages and levels. Both ensembles and individuals are welcome.
- Among the instrumentalists we cater for are keyboard; (piano and harpsichord);string players (including violin, cello, viola); wind players (including clarinet, oboe, cor anglais, flute); brass instrument players (including trumpet, French horn, trombone).
- The residential (non-residential places available) summer music course enjoys an encouraging, friendly atmosphere. We will be creating chamber music at famous Shrewsbury School in the school's 110-acre site that stretches down to the River Severn overlooking the historic town of Shrewsbury.
- Instrumentalists will be inspired by coaching in classical and baroque styles from dedicated teachers who this year will again include Elizabeth Altman, (piano); the leader of the Allegri Quartet, Ofer Falk and the cellist Pal Banda ; Charlotte Wilson (harpsichord); wind players from the Halle; Edwina Smith, baroque and modern flute; and other baroque specialists.
- Thanks to the intensity of the course participants coming as individuals as well as those in pre-formed ensembles enjoy the opportunities to forge both musical and social relationships.
- These commonly persist beyond the Course as a result of the pleasure and good social ‘feel’ of sharing with like-minded folk our interesting and stimulating environment.
- Repertoire discussed and arranged in advance includes 18th,19th,and 20th century classics, charming varied baroque music and also the larger scale classic ensemble masterpieces.
Typical ensembles are:
- Those for piano and strings:-the duos, piano trios, quartets and quintets; piano and wind chamber music and mixed string/wind/piano ensembles.
- Baroque ensembles for strings and wind.
- Wind ensembles: small and larger-scale wind chamber music with its wide and varied repertoire.
Musical provision includes an excellent new music centre which was opened about 18 months ago by HRH Prince Charles . There is a wide range of instruments for the pianists with a Steinway grand in the Auditorium, other grands and first class upright pianos.
Participants often remark that we offer exceptional value for money
“Instruction and guidance that really helps! Considered a treat!”
M. S., London
"I just wanted to say a great big thank you to you both, and to all the tutors, for a wonderful and stimulating (if exhausting) week at Shrewsbury. It was everything I had hoped it would be, and more, and I'm sure that what I learned will have done a lot to further my progress on the long path to beautiful playing! Many congratulations to you all."
T. (Participant on 2009 course)
Pleasant rooms, individual occupancy (unless otherwise requested)
Professional catering.
Meals,coffes, teas, taken together in nice school dining room nearby the music centre.
Kitchenette in the boarding house for personal casual snacks
The locality offers plenty of interest for non-playing partners.
The 2011 registration is open! First come first served!
Not already convinced - take a look at the Detailed Course Description.
You can also call the Administrator on 01923 853309 for more information or speak to Elizabeth to discuss repertoire possibilities on 07711 037907. Email summercourse@englishcamerata.org.uk or english.camerata@virgin.net
