Structure

Small ensembles & Large guitar orchestra

Students work in small ensemble groups (8–10 players) and in a guitar orchestra (30+ players) and parts, which range in difficulty from intermediate (grade 3) to advanced (grade 8+), are allocated in accordance with students’ technical standard and music reading ability (see standard of play questionnaire).

Open classes

There will also be an opportunity for all to participate in classes, open to all students to watch but you will be asked to register for this in advance. A timetable for the week together with all the music required will be made available approximately one month before the course allowing some advance preparation to be made.

Performance opportunities / student concert

There are also performance opportunities for all in daily post lunchtime recitals as well as in the student ensemble concert on the last day.  A party for students and invited guests follows this concert and marks the end of the course.

Workshops

Additional workshops which are open to all students covering aspects of guitar technique, finger aerobics (warm-up), sight-reading, and more holistic topics including well being, mindfulness and meditation.

Evening guest artist concerts

Each evening you will join the audience of the Summer School to relax and enjoy the concerts given by a fantastic line up of international artists. Tickets to all concerts are included in the course fee for both residents and non-residents.

All concerts start at 8.00pm

Come and be part of a week of fun, friendship and performance – you’ll be hooked!