CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP
TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY 27th MARCH 2010
Following the success of our fourth workshop last February, this is another opportunity in Chester for interested string players to make up groups, typically trios, quartets, quintets etc. possibly with one extra instrument e.g. piano, or woodwind, and enjoy learning chamber music for a day, with tuition from experienced players, in an informal atmosphere.
Venue
Abbey Gate College, Saighton Grange, Chester CH3 6EN B5130 out of Chester; after it crosses over A55 by-pass fork left to Sandy Lane; Saighton 2 miles; bear right; gate 200m on left.
Applications are welcomed both from pre-formed groups, and from individuals who will be formed into suitably matched groups with best endeavour, to tackle manageable works. We encourage applications from younger or less experienced string players to introduce them to the wonderful chamber music repertoire, and in some cases parts may be doubled up for mutual support. The tutors will be eager to help groups to play with more confidence, whatever their experience. We hope everyone will feel they have learned something by the end of the day.
Music
Groups are encouraged to bring their own choice of sheet music, and also scores if possible in order to help the tutors. There will also be an extensive library of music available for use on the day by the ad hoc groups. Please bring your own music stands, and cellists should bring spike protectors.
Previous experience
The workshop is intended to cater for players having a range of experience and technique, and the works to be rehearsed will be chosen to suit. Some music reading ability is expected, and the practical minimum standard is equivalent to Associated Board Grade 4/5.
Programme
Registration will start at 9.00 a m for the first session to begin at 9.30 a m with each group allocated a room. It is the intention to run two sessions in the morning, with a break, finishing by 12.40 p m, and two in the afternoon (with a break), ending by 5 p m. For those unable to come for the whole day, half day participation should be possible subject to us achieving a workable balance of instruments, and tutors – please indicate your preference on the application form. In any case, the ad hoc groups are likely to be changed during the day to provide variety. The afternoon session will probably start at 1.40 p m, to be confirmed.
Fee
Applicants are asked to send a cheque with their form to cover the cost of tuition and the venue, according to the figures given on the form, addressed to David Parks-Smith at 2 Greenfield Way, Cuddington, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 2YH to reach him as early as possible, but before 13th March (cheques will not be cashed before then). If in doubt, phone 01606 882007 to check position. The fee includes tea, coffee or soft drink during the breaks, but players need to bring their own picnic lunch (the nearest pub is in Waverton 1.5 miles away on A41). Instructions for finding Abbey Gate College will be sent with the acknowledgement. e-mail contact is now This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
A printable pdf version of this information and an application form can be downloaded here.
Chester Music Society reserves the right to alter programmes should the need arise.
