This course is for intermediate and advanced classical guitarists (grade 5+) who wish to experience the enjoyment of playing in an ensemble, improve playing techniques and learn from performing solo music in repertoire classes. You will receive tuition from both of the classical guitar tutors. There will also be an opportunity for everyone to perform individually in an informal evening concert.

The schedule will include warm-up/technique classes, repertoire classes (you will be allocated an individual time to perform and discuss your solo repertoire with the tutor and fellow students), ensemble rehearsals and performance class sessions, which will include performance and stage-craft feedback. The course concludes on the final afternoon with a performance of the ensemble works studied.

Please note that there will be timetabled sessions each evening, ending around 9.30pm, including ensemble rehearsals and the student concert. Non-resident students may wish to book dinner on the Monday evening (please contact the Bookings Office).

Andrew Gough will be given your contact details so that he can finalise plans for the course timetable a few weeks before the course.

What students need to bring

Please email the following details for the attention of Andrew Gough via the Bookings Office:

• Your name, phone and email address
• Grade/playing standard and examples of your current repertoire
• Any details of previous ensemble playing experience and if you have attended any previous guitar courses at the College

Please email the above information to: [email protected]

You need to bring:

• Your guitar, music stand (with a music stand light if you have one) and foot rest (if required), marked with your name
• Your music for any current solo repertoire, ready to perform in the repertoire class and student concert

Available to buy

A variety of art and craft materials are available to buy in the Gardens Gatehouse Shop.

Arrival day - first date of course
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration  
Student welcome, followed by dinner: 6.45pm (dinner included)
Teaching session: 8pm-9pm (attendance is essential)

Daily timetable
Course teaching: 9.15am-5pm  
Morning session: 9.15am-12.45pm including coffee/tea break  
Lunch break: 12.45pm-2pm (lunch included)  
Afternoon session: 2pm-5pm including coffee/tea break  
Teaching finishes: 5pm    
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.

Departure day - last date of course
Course teaching: 9.15am-3pm (lunch included)  
Teaching finishes: 3pm  

Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am.
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.

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