Set in the grounds of the Dean Close School Cheltenham, Summer Clarinets will explore and rehearse both large and small scale clarinet group repertoire.
The Course Director, Marie Lloyd, is a member of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe and an experienced teacher. Participants will enjoy a fun and inspirational environment in which to explore all aspects of clarinet playing.
The main premise of this course will be collaborative ensemble playing. The course will include opportunities for one to one lessons and masterclasses. Daily instrumental classes and the option of attending a nightly concert held in Dean Close School are also included.
Uniquely, there will be the opportunity to play one or more movements of the Mozart, Brahms and Weber Clarinet Quintet with a resident string quartet. (No need to own an a Clarinet)
Lessons and masterclasses will be taken by the course faculty. One to one lessons are also offered on all instruments of the clarinet family.
The course culminates in a relaxed performance, showcasing the weeks work.
Please note the course is for over 18’s.
Standard
The course caters for clarinettists of the standard Grade 6 to post diploma level. Participants may bring to the course one or any combination of instruments from the clarinet family.
Accommodation
The campus is set in the heart of historic Cheltenham and all rooms are ensuite on the campus. Free parking is available on request.
Fees
£765.00 – includes ensuite accommodation, all meals, morning and afternoon tea/coffee, coaching, classes and concerts.
£605.00 – non residential rate includes lunch and dinner.
If booked before the 14th February the early bird rate of £735 applies for residential and £585 for non residential.
Course Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.30 – 8.15AM | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | |
| 8.30am-9.15am | Alexander technique | Alexander technique | Alexander technique | Alexander technique | |
| 9.30am-11am | Masterclass or individual lessons | Clarinet Choir | Clarinet Choir | Dress Rehearsal | |
| 11.00am-11.30am | Coffee | Coffee | Coffee | Coffee | |
| 11.30am-1pm | Registration and check in | Clarinet Choir | Masterclass or individual lessons | Trios and quartets | Course Performance |
| 1pm-3pm | Welcome lunch | Lunch and trade stands | Lunch | Lunch | Farewell Lunch |
| 3-4.30pm | Clarinet Choir | Trios and quartets | Trios and quartets | Mozart or Brahms Quintet coaching | |
| 4.30-5pm | Tea | Tea | Tea | Tea | |
| 5pm-6pm | Trios and quartets | Various instrumental workshops | Various instrumental workshops | Mozart or Brahms Quintet coaching | |
| 6-7.30pm | Supper | Supper | Supper | Supper | |
| 7.45-9.30 | Concert | Concert | Concert: Clarinet Quintet | Course Party |