A string orchestra course - or rather, two courses in one! (see below) - with the various sections led by members of the Tedesca Quartet.
STANDARD: CONFIDENT, SKILFUL
Resident: £572 Non-Resident: £435 (25% off for under 27s) Code: 25/319
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?
Nic Fallowfield will lead and direct the orchestra with his colleagues in the Tedesca Quartet - Clare Bhabra, Richard Muncey and Jenny Curtis - leading the other sections. With professional players at the front of each section there is always plenty of support so even if you think you can’t manage all of the notes come along and relish taking part in the glorious music. (And in any case, players usually leave Tedesca courses feeling they’ve done far more than they ever thought possible!)
This year, we will be working on works by Dvořák, Handel and Barber. In addition the Wednesday will be Britten Day, when we will be rehearsing and playing a run-through of Benjamin Britten’s Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge, one of the most brilliant and exciting pieces in the whole of the string orchestra repertoire. This is an opportunity for those unable to attend the full course to join the orchestra for the day. (Please note that on this day the course will run from 10am to 5pm. Participants on the full course will have an opportunity for chamber music in the evening should they wish.)
Tutor website: www.tedesca.co.uk
What will we cover?
This year we will be working on the following repertoire:
Dvořák Serenade for Strings
Handel Concerto grosso in d min Op.6 no.10
Barber Adagio
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?
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?
Yes, it will be available on this website ahead of the course. Participants are requested to print off their own copies as there will only be a limited number of parts available on 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.”