Arco

3rd – 8th August
10.00am – 5.00pm
Ages 13-20 years
Course Fees: £235.00 (6 day course with lunch provided each day)

Advanced Strings Course, for violin, viola, cello & double bass players Grades 6 – Junior Recital Diploma or equivalent repertoire.

Be inspired through seminar sessions and contact with like minded musicians in the study of advanced chamber music. The course will include, how to develop your performance skills, discussions on the impact of good and bad practice, technique “troubleshooting” and learning about music as a business. This course also provides opportunity to write music and perform with a rock/pop band (BandiT TrailBlazers) or study conducting with a professional conductor. This course will end in performances at Dartington Great Hall and the Ariel Centre, Totnes.

CONVERSION TO VIOLA/DOUBLE BASS for ARCO and GRACE NOTES course members

There are two places available for string players above grade 4 standard to learn and play a viola or double bass. Participants must be of grade 4 or equivalent on their usual instrument. You will be provided with tuition from a viola/double bass tutor and hire of the instrument. If you would like to be considered for the conversion place, please send a covering letter with your application form giving reasons why you’d like to apply for this opportunity. This course is a free addition to the Arco or Grace Notes course but places are limited.

All string courses are directed by Fiona McLean with a team of professional tutors and emerging young music leaders.

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