Malvern wind chamber music course


A summer course for amateur wind players in the beautiful Malvern Hills in Worcestershire


   Tutored by CUILLIN SOUND

  Lynda Coffin - flute (former principal CBSO and RPO.

          Current principal of London Concert Orchestra)


      Sarah Watts - clarinet (International bass clarinet soloist

           and winner of UK Howarth clarinet competition)


  Laurence Perkins - bassoon (Principal Manchester

       Camerata and Hyperion solo recording artist)


with guest tutors:

Roy Carter - oboe (former principal London Symphony Orchestra)


Neil Grundy - (former horn player BBC Philharmonic + alphorn)


A chamber music course for wind players who are seeking an inspirational approach to their music-making


Course open to FLUTE, OBOE, CLARINET, BASSOON and HORN players of grade 6 to performance diploma standard in graded ensembles


COURSE FEES: 2012 fees:

full board including all main meals,

7 nights en-suite accommodation,

all musical sessions and other course events


Single room occupancy:  £695


Twin room occupancy:    £650 

 

One participant and non-playing partner sharing

twin room:                        £1015                         

The joy and excitement of music-making is something very special to any amateur player, but for many it is also a very challenging process. Fear and nervousness are common problems which can inhibit a player's full potential to perform at their best and achieve a sense of real satisfaction. This course offers real practical advice in these areas, helping you to find your own 'inner sound' in the best possible way. All this is alongside an enjoyable and varied daily programme of chamber music sessions, set in the magnificent surroundings of Malvern College, nestling in the beautiful Malvern hills which inspired so many of Sir Edward Elgar's greatest works.


2012 will feature the delightfully colourful and witty wind chamber music of French composer Jean Francaix to celebrate the centenary of his birth, along with a new version of the classic Schumann Konzertstück for four horns and woodwind ensemble, and the music of Mozart, Richard Strauss and the 19th century Bohemian composer Anton Reicha.

“ We are the Music Makers and we are the dreamer of dreams”



Malvern College, 4th - 11th August 2012

  1. -daily chamber music sessions with groups graded according to playing level and the musical/technical demands of the pieces

  2. -Parts for main set works sent out in advance of the course

  3. -Ensemble tuition by three of Britain’s top wind players

  4. -Informal concert for all participant at the end of the week

  5. -Morning warm-up sessions focusing on breathing, relaxation,  good playing posture and the psychology of performance

  6. -Concerts by tutors and other guest musicians

  7. -Opportunities to explore Malvern Hills and surrounding tourist attractions

  8. -Superb modern en-suite accommodation - single room occupancy or shared twin room at a reduced rate

  9. -Excellent food - special diets catered for

  10. -swimming pool and gym facilities available at a small additional cost

  11. -Direct train service from London Paddington to Great Malvern or easy access from M5 and the motorway network

  12. -Short distance from train station to Malvern College.

Malvern players pictures by Karen Hesmondhalgh  www.movingforms.co.uk

                                        contact:   karenhesmondhalgh (@) me.com