Dartington Summer Youth Programme (DSYP) is a summer festival of creative courses in music and the arts, designed especially for young people.
A series of 5-day courses for 11 to 18 year olds will take place at the University of Exeter, alongside 3-day workshops at King Edward VI Community College in Totnes for 8 to 12 year olds (@ KEVICC courses). We’re also holding a Family Sing Day on Saturday 7th August for anyone of any age or ability who loves to sing! Nationally and internationally renowned professional artists will work with students of all levels, covering a wide range of subjects. In addition to making new friends and creating & performing new works, everyone can expect to have lots of fun!
NEW Accommodation now available! We have moved to The University of Exeter so for the first time will be offering chaperoned accommodation for those that require it. For students from the Totnes area, a subsidised coach service will be provided from KEVICC – see the General Information page for details.
Week 1 Courses 2nd – 6th August
Folkworld - Raucous workshops, instrumental tuition and ensemble projects
Jazz with 6PAC - Build your experience, skills and knowledge of all things jazz
Songwriting - Learn how to improve and develop your songs
Gospel Choir & Exploring Your Voice - Fun-filled singing for all abilities - no longer available
Documentary Photography - Capture the essence of people, events and places
Week 2 Courses 9th – 13th August
Music Theatre & Music Theatre Band - Producing a whole musical in just 5 days!
South West Youth Jazz Orchestra - Top notch big band for top notch players - no longer available
Creating Music for Film - Create & perform your own soundtracks to short films - no longer available
Exeter Sonic Postcards - Creative course using soundscapes, graphics and text - no longer available
Mastering the Piano - A varied course for advanced pianists to develop a range of skills - no longer available
Wind and Strings Chamber Music - Learn what chamber musicianship is all about - no longer available
Courses above cost £220 each and run from 10am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Accommodation is charged as an optional extra and costs between £175 and £245. Some financial assistance awards are available – please see the How To Book page for further information.
Stringworks – Workshops for young string players of all levels and abilities. 4th – 6th August
Family Sing Day – A day of singing for people of all ages, abilities and
experience. 7th August
BandIt – Welcome to the world of Rock and Pop music-making. 9th – 11th
August