28 April 2025 - 7 July 2025 ( 15.75 hours, 9 weeks )
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Waterloo Centre
An intermediate level class designed for instrumentalists and singers of Grade 6-8 (ABRSM) standard who have a basic knowledge of chamber music. Develop your ensemble and accompaniment skills in this lively, practice-based class. Students can join in any term, subject to tutor approval.
If requested, some online content may also be included. Each week you will prepare and study chamber music repertoire chosen together with the tutor. You will have opportunities to play and rehearse with other students during each session. The tutor will guide you throughout the course giving regular feedback and encouragement in a workshop style presentation. You are encouraged to share your musical ideas and to join in a positive discussion each week.
Entry is by an informal audition with the tutor. You should be of a good technical and musical standard with basic sight reading abilities and be prepared to work on developing your reading skills both during the class and also with private practice at home. While the tutor will recommend suitable pieces throughout the term, you are also encouraged to bring your own repertoire ideas to share with the class. Please note that as the tutor cannot always provide individual parts, you may be requested to make your own copies for learning purposes and to visit the free online Petrucci library (IMSLP) where scores can easily be downloaded freely.
You will need to practise the given repertoire during the week in preparation for each session. Excellent attendance and punctuality is required from all players. This course requires study/completion of activities outside of class time.
Instrumentalists will need to bring their own instruments and a copy of any sheet music as agreed with the tutor. Pencil and rubber. Enthusiasm and commitment!
