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Woodhouse Recorder Courses 2012

Welcome to the Woodhouse Recorder Courses 2012!

We have been running courses for enthusiastic recorder players of all ages since 2004. Our week-long courses for advanced 16-24 year olds have inspired a new generation of players, offering a range of masterclasses, professional concerts and unique opportunities and activities. Read about the 2010 course here. We hope to run another full week course in 2013.

This year we have a range of short courses to suit all ages – we hope you find something here for you!

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Junior Day

Thursday 26th July 2012
10am - 4.30pm (until 3pm for Level One)

The St John's Centre, Guildford, GU4 7AA

A fantastic day of recorder playing and activities for players aged 18 and under, Grades 1-8. Mini-masterclasses and lots of ensemble playing with the experienced Woodhouse team including Annabel Knight (Guildford Recorder Ensembles, Birmingham Conservatoire), Rebecca Austen-Brown (Royal College of Music Junior Dept) and Katriina Boosey (Wells Cathedral School). All three tutors have plenty of experience working with young people on exciting and creative music projects. They are fellow members of the recorder quintet Fontanella, as seen earlier this year on CBeebies’ Zingzillas!

Level One – Grades 1-3
Level Two – Grades 4-5
Level Three – Grades 6-8

Refreshments provided; please bring a packed lunch.

Cost:
£30 Level One
£45 Levels Two and Three

Click here to enrol for the Junior Day using our on-line form. Send us an e-mail if you have any queries.

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Advanced Courses

Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd July 2012
Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th August 2012
Monday 6th - Tuesday 7th August 2012

Okewood Hill, near Dorking,
Surrey, RH5 5ND

Supportive two-day courses in solo and ensemble playing, set in the peaceful and picturesque surroundings of the Surrey Hills. For Grade 8+ recorder players of any age.

Tutors: Annabel Knight (all courses), Dan Laurin (August courses) with Robin Bigwood (piano and harpsichord accompaniment)

Max 6 participants per course (pre-formed ensembles are also welcome).

Each course will typically take the form of open masterclasses for solo repertoire and technique, with some ensemble and historical topic-based sessions. This is a great way to move your playing and performance skills to the next level, in a small and supportive environment. Opportunities also for baroque chamber music-making.

Camping on site (free) or local b & b (at own expense). Home-cooked meals provided on July course. Meals available in excellent local pub (but not included in course price) on August courses.
Pick-ups from local rail stations Dorking or Ockley

Cost: £140 (July course), £275 (August courses)

Click here to enrol for one of the Advanced Courses using our on-line form. Send us an e-mail if you have any queries.