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Junior Strings, 4th Orchestra and Chamber Courses - February 2012

We are pleased to tell you that the Youth Music Courses are taking place in the February half-term holidays, organised by The Bedfordshire Music Trust with support  from Central Bedfordshire  Council and Bedford Borough Council.  We are running  Junior Strings, 4th Orchestra and Chamber Course on 11 – 13 February 2012 at Redborne School, Ampthill.  These courses are fun and a great opportunity for young string players to find out what it is like to play in an orchestra or chamber group.  So if you play violin, viola or cello and would like to join one of these groups then please email Julia Smith at [email protected] or text her on 07811 425872 with your contact details and we will send you an application form.

The Junior Strings Course is for violin or cello players who have reached Grade 2 or above.  Students spend the Saturday and Sunday practising a selection of music and  then get the chance to perform in a full concert on the Sunday afternoon.

The 4th Orchestra is for more experienced violin, viola and cello players who have reached Grade 3 or above.  It takes place over 3 days, starting on the Saturday with a final concert on the Monday evening.

The Chamber Course runs for 3 days, from Saturday to Monday, and is for students who have reached Grade 4 or above.  Players are allocated to chamber groups according to their standard and experience and we run a number of groups from beginners right up to advanced with each group getting individual tuition from experienced teachers.  On the last day the groups get a chance to perform their pieces. 

You don't need to audition for Junior Strings or 4th Orchestra – but please ensure your teacher has agreed which would be the most suitable group for you to join.  And for the Chamber Course most students will already be playing in one of our orchestras but if you have not been on any of the courses before please get in touch and we can make sure you get in the most appropriate group.

The cost of the Junior Strings Course will be £40, the cost of 4th Orchestra is £60 and Chamber Course is £65.  The course timetable is as follows. So please get in touch as soon as you can so we are able to reserve your place. Hope to see you there.

Contact Julia Smith
Tel 07811 425872
Email [email protected]

Source: Bedfordshire Music Trust

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