A string orchestra course - or rather, two courses in one! (see below) - with the sections led by members of the Tedesca Quartet.
ABILITY: CONFIDENT, SKILFUL
Resident: £572 Non-Resident: £435 (25% off for under 27s) Code: 26/321
Members priority booking opens at 9am on Tuesday 17 June.
General booking opens at 9am on Friday 11 July.
For details on how to become a Member to take advantage of early booking, see here.
This course runs from 5.30pm on Monday 27 April to 4pm on Thursday 30 April 2026.
What is the course about?
Nic Fallowfield will lead and direct the orchestra with colleagues from the Tedesca Quartet – Clare Bhabra, Richard Muncey and Jenny Curtis – at the front of the other sections. By playing alongside professional players you will find there is always plenty of support, encouragement and guidance available. We tackle of range of repertoire, but even if you think you can manage every note, come along and relish the opportunity to explore, learn and immerse yourself in this year’s music.
The repertoire for the full course is being finalised and will be announced soon, but on Wednesday we will welcome additional players who are only able to join us for the day. This year the focus of the day course is Stravinsky, with us delving into his neoclassical ballet score Apollo, a work one commentator described as embodying the 'essence of classicism'. (The day course runs 10am-5pm on the Wednesday; those on the full course have the opportunity to play chamber music that evening.)
Tutor website: www.tedesca.co.uk
What will we cover?
The repertoire for the full course will be announced soon. On Wednesday we will explore Stravinsky’s Apollo.
What will we accomplish? By the end of this course you will be able to…
By the end of the course you will feel that you know a great deal more about our set works and their inner workings.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Ability: Confident, Skilful
How will the course be taught, and will any preparation be required?
The course will focus on tutti sessions, although some sectional work may be necessary.
Will music be provided in advance of the course?
Information about accessing the sheet music, and how to prepare for the course, will be shared with participants in advance of the start date.
Is there anything I need to bring?
You, your instrument and music!
What previous participants said about this course…
“Excellent, good-humoured tuition, with many very useful tips. The highly skilled tutors really made it an enjoyable experience.”
“A friendly but professionally led course.”
“The rapport between the tutors and their open and encouraging attitude to participants made the course most enjoyable.”
“Amazing music, and amazing tutors, so we achieved far above what we could ever hope on our own.”