Upper IntermediateThe Upper Intermediate Course is designed to take players on from the level of the Intermediate Course. The music we cover will be more challenging both musically (rhythmically etc) and technically (e.g. in more adventurous keys!) We will look together at the set repertoire and discuss options of bowing, fingering and ensemble issues. Further music will be provided, some in advance of the course so you can prepare it, and the rest during the weekend.
Here are some helpful guidelines about the level of an Upper Intermediate course: - Competent across whole range of instrument in first and half position, and up to a tone above the top fret - Happy in keys of two sharps or flats, willing to try three - Can play two sizes of viol, even if one is more familiar than the other - Able to hold a part in polyphonic madrigals and friendly fantasias - Bass players be happy to sometimes tune 6th string down to C - Able to use chordal fingering when sight-reading - Able to shape notes with tensioning the bow hair (messa di voce) |
April 30th - May 2nd/3rd 2024
Shepherd's Dene
You can choose whether you come for two nights or three nights. Most of the bedrooms are not ensuite so it helps to be as flexible as possible with your choice of room.
Two nights ensuite £360
Two nights non-ensuite £320
Three nights ensuite £480
Three nights non-ensuite £440
Please fill in the application form here to apply
October 14th - 16th 2024
St Katharine's
Please fill in the application form here to apply - this course is now full, please contact us to be added to the waiting list
Shepherd's Dene
You can choose whether you come for two nights or three nights. Most of the bedrooms are not ensuite so it helps to be as flexible as possible with your choice of room.
Two nights ensuite £360
Two nights non-ensuite £320
Three nights ensuite £480
Three nights non-ensuite £440
Please fill in the application form here to apply
October 14th - 16th 2024
St Katharine's
Please fill in the application form here to apply - this course is now full, please contact us to be added to the waiting list