Notices

WIND AND STRING PLAYERS WANTED

Dartington are currently recruiting for wind and string players to take the final places on the Wind and Strings Combined Chamber Music during week 3, and the Wind Chamber Music course during week 4. Please click here" for further details, but don’t delay, as places are becoming increasingly limited!

CHANGE TO HARPSICHORD MASTERCLASS

Due to unforseen circumstances, Summer School will no longer be hosting Harpsichord classes in weeks one and two. However, during these weeks Colin Booth will be offering some hands on introductory sessions for pianists interested in trying that exotic beast: the Harpsichord!

COURSE UPDATE

Courses for this year’s Summer School are filling up quickly! For a comprehensive list of full and nearly full courses, please click here.

ACCOMMODATION UPDATE

Accommodation is filling up for this year’s Summer School. Here is a quick update on room availability:
Mediaeval Courtyard: Limited availability all weeks
Higher Close: Rooms available in weeks 1 & 2. Limited availability in weeks 3 & 4.
Postern: Rooms available in weeks 1, 2, 4 & 5
Foxhole Courtyard: Rooms available in weeks 1 & 2. Limited availability in weeks 3 & 5.
Foxhole White House: Rooms available in weeks 1 & 2. Limited availability in week 3.
There is still plenty of room at the Tented Village and on our campsite. We will endeavour to keep all room and course availability fully updated here, but if you have any specific concerns, as always, just ask!

TQ OFFER!

The local TQ offer is once again up and running for 2009. This year, it’s not just TQ9 inhabitants who are able to benefit from the local offer – our special discounted rate will be extended to everyone living within the TQ postcode. For full details, please call Sam Macaulay on 01803 847077. If you wish to receive more information or a TQ flyer, or you think you may not be on our local offer mailing list, please email summerschool@dartington.org

SUMMER SCHOOL IS NOW ON FACEBOOK!

Are you coming to Dartington this year? Have you been in the past? Summer School now has an official facebook group! Please use our group to chat, reminisce, discuss repertoire, and (most importantly), make spectacular arrangements for DISS 2009. To join, please click here

NEW COURSE - Music, dance and art from Tibet

A new WEEK 1 course – From the heights of the Himalayas, eight Tibetan monks bring a taste of the unique culture of Tibet, and of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in particular. Find out more…

Summer School Gallery 2008

We have a selection of images from this year’s Summer School available for your perusal. Click here to view…

Summer School 2009

Our course brochure is out now. To request a brochure, email summerschool@dartington.org

The dates for 2009 are:

Week 1 25 July – 1 August 2009
Week 2 1 – 8 August 2009
Week 3 8 – 15 August 2009
Week 4 15 – 22 August 2009
Week 5 22 – 29 August 2009