Online Courses and Workshops

Stephanie Reeve’s Woodwind Band

Fri 19 - Sun 21 March 2021
Tutor: Stephanie Reeve

An intermediate woodwind ensemble exploring music-making through online sessions, using repertoire from the Baroque to the present day.

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Medieval music for Springtime, Easter and Lent

Sun 21, 28 March, 4 April 2021
Tutor: Leah Stuttard

Three workshops to learn and sing together some medieval music for the season of Spring.

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Dvořák’s Trio in E minor Op 90

Fri 26 March 2021, 1pm
A lunchtime talk by Dr Katy Hamilton

Dvořák’s final piano trio is usually referred to as his ‘Dumky’ Trio – in fact, the whole piece is a series of Slavonic dances (dumky) and in all sorts of ways, turns the standard piano trio model on its head. 

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Benslow International Saxophone Course

Fri 26 - Sun 28 March 2021
Tutors: Gerard McChrystal, Alastair Penman

This course will be a great opportunity to not only learn more about the saxophone, but also to meet other saxophone players, learn about home recording, and discuss all things saxophone!

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Free Up Your Playing

Tue 6 - Thu 8 April 2021
Tutor: Martin Lawrence

Log-in daily for an online open class, followed by a 45 minute individual lesson in the afternoon to explore issues that stop you playing as well as you can: including physical tension; performance anxiety; or just the feeling that you want to express yourself better. A fun course looking at serious issues. As no-one is rehearsing or performing with others at the moment it might be an ideal time to look at some more neglected aspects of playing in order to hit the ground running when we all return. 

Composing a Folk Tune

Sat 10, 17 and Sun 25 April 2021
Tutor: Jon Bennett

Jon Bennett is a published composer and member of Moonrakers. This online course, spread over three weeks, will provide you with the skills necessary to compose your own folk melody and give you an opportunity to play it with other musicians. Suitable for intermediate/advanced players of any instrument.

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Piano Duet Day with Nigel and Imma

Sun 11 April 2021
Tutors: Nigel Clayton, Imma Setiadi

This “Virtual Piano Duet Day” tries to bring the joy of exploring and playing music for piano four-hands to the comfort of your own homes. The day will start with a workshop led by the tutors on the complete Faure’s Dolly Suite, followed by one-to-one session on your (and your partner’s) duet part. The tutors will also host a virtual bar at the end where we all can chat and discuss all things piano duet over a glass of something (of course with a virtual quiz!).

Duets - Play with a Pro!

Mon 12 - Fri 16 April 2021
Tutors: Elizabeth Walker, Sarah Murphy

A five-day online flute course for baroque and modern flautists, looking at repertoire for two flutes. All duets will have a pre-recorded 2nd flute / (recorder and cello) part performed by the course tutors. Baroque duets by De La Barre & J.S.Bach, offering advice on ornamentation and style. Haydn – including an in-depth look at The Creation (recordings on classical 8 keyed flute at A=430 on request) and 3 spectacular miniatures by Delibes taken from the ballet and opera.

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