Rehearse, perform and explore the delights of Brahms' Symphony No.2 in this new course with the Tedesca. Nic Fallowfield will conduct the orchestra and his colleagues in the Tedesca Quartet - Clare Bhabra, Richard Muncey and Jenny Curtis - will lead the string sections.
STANDARD: CONFIDENT, SKILFUL
Resident: £402 Non-Resident: £292 (25% off for under 27s) Code: 25/224
Booking for Members opens at 9am on Thursday 12th September 2024
Booking for Non-Members opens at 9am on Thursday 3rd October 2024
For details on how to become a Member to take advantage of early booking, see here.
What is the course about?
Popular and experienced tutors, the Tedesca Quartet, invite strong and confident players to join them to explore this towering masterpiece of Brahms.
We are seeking an orchestra of two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, three trombones, one tuba, a timpanist and of course a good number of violins, violas, cellos and double basses.
Tutor website: www.tedesca.co.uk
What will we cover?
Brahms' Symphony No.2
What will we accomplish? By the end of this course you will be able to…
By the end of the course you will know a great deal more about the inner workings of this wonderful, landmark symphony and you will have experienced the exhilaration of a complete play-through in the final session.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Standard: 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?
The parts will be available to download here before the course.
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.”