CS:

138

Choral Workshop

Singing classical music is an enriching experience and tremendously rewarding. Our repertoire will include songs from the 16^th Century to the present day; composers will include Mozart, Schubert, Elgar and Rutter. We aim for a good quality sound, rhythmic vitality, word painting and sensitive interpretation. Come and enjoy all the fun and excitement of singing in a choir. You will be surprised at the standard of performance we achieve at our concert at the end of the week. All voices are welcome and music is provided.

CS:

139

Introduction to African/Native American Drumming (Beginners)

Kaya Drumming Workshops provide an immensely powerful, accessible, supportive, safe and most importantly a fun opportunity for children and adults of all abilities to express and release emotions and stress within a creative and positive environment. You will benefit from increased levels of concentration, perception and memory function develop self-control, patience, co-operation, increased self-awareness, self-esteem and self worth. You will increase frustration tolerance improve hand to eye co-ordination; listening skills experience an increased sense of well-being and health, as drumming increases alpha wave brain activity and strengthens the body’s immune response.

CS:

140/141

Guitar for Beginners

You know you've been meaning to do it – learn guitar, that is – and your opportunity has arrived! In a supportive atmosphere, GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS will introduce students to the basics of guitar playing. In a fun, high-energy setting, we'll learn chords and strumming patterns through familiar songs, inspiring students to become life-long learners and active guitar participants. No previous experience is necessary. Students will need only bring a playable guitar and a plectrum. All relevant course handouts will be provided. So dust off the guitar that Aunty Gwen gave you ages and ages ago and get your guitar mojo working!

CS:

142/143/144

Piano Beginner

After an intensive week you will discover it’s never too late to start.  The basics of reading and playing will be taught in a mixture of group and individual sessions.  Above all you will learn how much fun it can be to play the piano.  Music will be provided.

CS:

145

Piano Improver

Have you ever regretted giving up the piano or are you just frustrated with not playing as well as you’d like to?  This is your chance to iron out bad habits and learn new skills.  All aspects of style, technique, repertoire and how to practice will be taught in a mixture of group and individual sessions.  Bring two or three pieces of music to work on.

CS:

146

Piano Improver

Have you ever regretted giving up the piano or are you just frustrated with not playing as well as you'd like to? This is your chance to iron out bad habits and learn new skills. All aspects of style, technique, repertoire and how to practice will be taught in a mixture of group and individual sessions. Bring two or three pieces of music to work on.

CS:

147

Case Studies in Classical Music

It is one thing to like or dislike a piece of music, another to explain why one does. This course is designed for enthusiastic music listeners who would like to delve under the surface and unravel some of the mysteries of the great masterworks.

In a general introduction the ingredients of music and some of the ways to listen to it effectively will be explored.

In subsequent sessions four pieces of music from the various periods (Baroque/Classical/Romantic/Modern) will be studied in some detail each day. There will be discussion involving Music Theory up to a point but the emphasis will be on informed listening to good recordings and shared enthusiasm for the various musical works.