Young Musicians Week
A week of music making and fun for 6 to 18 year olds
Dates: 23 - 27 July, 2012
Residential or Day Course Options
(Residential students arrive on Sunday 22 July)
Cost: Residential students £475*
Day Students £299*
*Book and pay in full by 31st March and receive a 10% discount.
Or pay £50 deposit now with the balance payable by 30th June.
Young Musicians Week, one of the best holiday courses in Britain for young musicians will again offer 6 – 18 year olds the opportunity to participate in a week of music-making, music education and fun with like-minded young people.
Students will enjoy the benefit of being able to use the school's specialist musical venues and facilities. Course Director Jane Stevens (Assistant Director of Music at Uppingham School) will be supported by a team of top rate professional music educationalists assisted by young musical assistants - all hand-selected not only because of their musical ability but also their teaching ability and their commitment to nurturing young musicians. The number of both students and staff who return year after year speaks volumes for the fun and progress that is made each year.
We aim to give young musicians confidence by introducing them to a varied repertoire. Each individual musician will be assessed and placed in appropriate groups and ensembles, from quartets to bands, trios to full orchestra so they find their week challenging, stimulating and individually tailored to their own performance level.
"Young Musicians Week was a huge success for us first timers!"- Student
Each group will perform in front of an audience of family and friends in the grand end of course concert on Friday afternoon, and this will be followed by an optional hogroast and the chance to catch up with friends both new and old.
"The course absolutely lived up to our expectations. Both girls want to return next year as residential students."- Parent
What will they do?
Each day is divided into a number of complementary sessions rehearsing in several groups in different locations around the school. It is a demanding timetable, so the leisure activities, where they have the chance to let off a bit of steam on the tennis court, football pitch, swimming pool etc, are an important part of the course
Who Can Attend?
Any young musician aged 6 to 18 who enjoys playing an orchestral instrument or the saxophone. Children must bring their own instrument (except percussion), should have taken lessons for at least 8 months and be able to read music.
** A limited number of subsidised places are available courtesy of the Windmill House Trust. Please contact Uppingham Summer School for an application form and details of qualifying criteria.