Notices

Music for Ordo Virtutum available here

Those taking part in the Ordo Virtutum Chorus can now access the music online. Download your part by clicking here

Dartington International Summer School accredited by the BAC

In 2009, the UK Borders Agency brought in regulations so students and participants from outside the European Economic Area could only enter the UK to study at an accredited educational institution. The Summer School has now been accredited by the British Accreditation Council

New course in week 1 - Demystifying Indian Music

We have an exciting last minute addition to our week 1 courses. We are delighted to welcome back internationally renowned Tabla maestro Sanju Sahai through our relationship with Milapfest. Sanju shares a deep connection with Dartington, and has enjoyed many years in and around the estate. To read more about this course, please click here.

Summer School TQ offer

As per usual, our eternally popular local offer will be up and running following the Easter bank holiday. This offer allows anyone living within the TQ postcode area to experience selected Summer School courses at a vastly discounted rate, on a non-residential basis. There are some fantastic courses on offer this year, a full list of which are available here.

Summer School Course and Accommodation update

A number of our courses are now full or approaching capacity. Our accommodation is also filling up quickly, with some areas already full. For a comprehensive list of course and accommodation availability please click here.

Change to Advanced Brass Chamber Music in week 5

Due to unforeseen circumstances, New York Chamber Brass are no longer able to be with us this Summer. The Advanced Brass Chamber music course will instead be run by Chaconia Brass, an exciting quintet comprised of Paul Archibald (trumpet), Tom Rainer (trumpet), Adam Walters (horn), Aidan Chamberlain (trombone) and Nick Etheridge (tuba). Chaconia Brass are Ensemble-in-Residence at the University of Trinidad and Tobago, and feature principal players from the Trinidad and Tobago Philharmonic Orchestra. We are delighted that they can be with us, and look forward to welcoming them to Dartington for the first time this summer.

Week 3 chamber music now full

Please note that chamber music in week 3 is now completely full. If you wish to organise your own chamber music while at Dartington, there is no deadline, but do remember in that case you’ll need to book your own room, find your own music and will not be eligible for coaching from the Solstice quartet.

Dartington appoints John Woolrich as the new Artistic Director of the Dartington International Summer School

The Dartington Hall Trust announces the appointment of John Woolrich as the new Artistic Director of its world-renowned international music festival, the Dartington International Summer School.

Summer School brochure available online

We are pleased to announce that next year’s course brochure is now available. There are many old favourites on offer, as well as some exciting new courses. Download the PDF version by clicking here

Keep in touch with us on Facebook

Did you come to Dartington this year? Have you been in the past? Summer School now has an official facebook group! Please use our group to chat with friends old and new, reminisce, discuss repertoire, and (most importantly), make spectacular arrangements for DISS 2010. To join, please click here