Intermediate course individual lessons
The first day of individual lessons take place with teachers throughout the course. There is also scheduled time for practise. There will be practise supervisors to help everyone make the most of their time.
Elementary course class session
Improvisation, composing & Musical Time Travel with Karen Marshall. Developing skills of phrasing, syncopation, swing rhythms, using scales and walking bass lines. In musical time travel, the session will focus on eight major works: Baroque - Bach’s Concerto in E major for violin and Orchestra and Handel’s Firework Music; Classical - Mozart’s Magic Flute and …
Advanced course class session
Daily workshop with Duncan Glenday 1. Mastering the Classical Sonata 2. The Best of Baroque 3. The Romantic Pianist 4. The complete Pianist
Young artist course individual lessons
The final session for the day for individual lessons.
Elementary course class session
Ensemble playing with Karen Marshall. Duets, trios and whole group music workshopping. With pianos for everyone, this session aims to be a huge amount of fun whilst also building the basics of ensemble playing from balance of the parts to pulse maintenance, communicating when to come in, to phrasing together and so much more! Karen …
Intermediate course class session
Ensemble playing. Each day will end with a session of communal music-making, with duets, trios, one piano four hands, one piano six hands, and more allow all of the students to take part in an ensemble and learn the important skills of balance, communication, rhythmic accuracy and critical listening that are central to ensemble work. …
Advanced course class session
Performance platform An opportunity to perform and receive constructive and encouraging feedback from Duncan. Everyone is encouraged to play and to support each other.
Young artist course class session
Daily lecture with course leader, Dr Murray McLachlan Competitions, Auditions and Entrance Requirements for Conservatoires An invaluable insight in to the word of competitions and auditions. What is required in an entrance exam? How important is repertoire choice for competition entry? Is the quality of the entry recording important? All these questions and many more …
Young artist course class session
Evening performance Class in Carole Nash Recital Hall with Murray McLachlan A daily opportunity to perform in the stunning Carole Nash recital Hall. Everyone will receive constructive and helpful advice from Murray. The rewards of listening to each other and learning through others is of huge importance to young musicians.
Advanced course individual lessons
Individual lessons and practise sessions throughout the school. Take the opportunity to listen to friends and observe some of the outstanding faculty.