SSCMS Adult Amateurs

One-day chamber music workshops in Brighton for amateur musicians

The SSCMS has been running chamber music workshops for adults since 2002; these workshops are an opportunity for people of any age, but similar standards, to work together on a movement of a major piece of chamber music repertoire. Chamber groups are usually based around a tutor who plays in the group but can also be made up entirely of participants with a tutor coaching. Each workshop closes with an informal performance of the day’s work, which includes a short movement played by the tutors; The Regency Ensemble. The day also includes a chamber orchestra session.

2008 Dates Sunday 31st August 2008: Friends' Meeting House There are still a few spaces remaining on this workshop...please apply below. Sunday 16th November 2008: Friends' Meeting House Closing date for applications: Saturday 20th September 2008 Click here to make an online application for any of the above workshops. Chamber orchestra applications close 2 weeks before each workshop If you have any questions about the SSCMS Adult Amateurs courses, please feel free to email Rachel Dyker.

Information

Applicants
SSCMS adult amateur workshops are primarily for bowed string instruments, but a few places are available for wind and piano; applications are welcome from individuals or pre-formed groups. It is also possible to apply for the chamber orchestra session alone. As a rough guideline, we expect the minimum standard to be approximately ABRSM grade 6. While every effort is made to cater for all who apply, where this is not possible we will endeavour to offer a place on a future workshop. Places will be given on a first come, first served basis; please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Repertoire
If you have any repertoire preferences, we will do our best to accommodate them. Groups and repertoire will be allocated six weeks before each workshop and participants are encouraged to learn their parts in advance in order to make the workshop a more fulfilling experience for everyone.

Locations
Friends' Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AF

Fees
The cost of taking part in the full day is £50 per participant. The cost of taking part in the chamber orchestra only is £15. All prices include refreshments throughout the day.

Sunday 6th April 2008: Repertoire

Chamber Music

Chamber Orchestra

Tutors Repertoire

Forthcoming Chamber Orchestra Repertoire

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