International Wind, Brass and Percussion Summer School
Our world-class tutors will nurture young musicians (aged 10-18) to develop their skills and confidence by exploring a range of exciting musical styles.
This course isn’t suitable for complete beginners –
you will need a basic ability to play your instrument and read music.
Musical Opportunities
During the week, you will receive masterclasses, chamber music, mixed ensembles, workshops and a one hour daily choir session. You’ll have multiple opportunities to perform regardless of your skill level, but the highlight will be the end of the week concert on Saturday that is open to family and friends.
Additional individual vocal coaching may be available to interested participants – please express your interest in the musical history section of our application form.
Whilst we encourage everyone to take part in all performances and activities, we will not force anyone to participate if they don’t want to do so for whatever reason. However, we hope our friendly and accepting community will lead all musicians to take part, even if it is slightly outside of their normal comfort zone!
A Typical Day
7.30am: Wake up call for boarders
8.00am: Breakfast
8.30am: Registration in Cedars Hall for both day and boarding students
9.00am: Group warm up
9.15am: Departmental music sessions
11.00am: Break
11.30am: Departmental music sessions
12.30pm: Lunch
1.15pm: Departmental music sessions
2.45pm: Activities – sport, swimming shopping, individual practice
4.30pm: Departmental music sessions
6.00pm: Supper
6.45pm: Departmental music sessions
7.45pm: Day pupils depart
8.00pm: Boarders activities
9.30pm: Bedtime routine begins (age dependent)
Other Activities
Meet Our World-Class Staff
Meet our Department Co-ordinators
Meet our Brass Staff
Meet our Percussion Staff
Meet our Woodwind Staff
Meet our Vocal Coach
Fees
The course costs £945 boarding and £745 day. Applicants who apply on or before Sunday 28th February will receive a 10% early bird discount. The course includes meals (lunch and dinner for day).
A deposit of 25% of the course fee is required to reserve your place, with the balance due on 1st May 2021. Bookings made after the 1st May 2021 must be accompanied by the full fee for the course. Please note that covid restrictions will apply; your deposit is fully refundable should we be unable to run the course. Otherwise, deposits are non-refundable.
How to Apply
We recommend that you have the following information available before starting our booking process:
- Details about your child’s musical history, including feedback from your child’s music teacher, if applicable
- Details about any medical insurance cover, if applicable
- Details about your child’s medical history, including dates of any major illnesses
- Payment card details
If you have any questions or if you’d like help with the application process, please contact us on 01749 834298 / [email protected]
