Ref: SWE37788
This course is intended for intermediate and advanced players of treble, tenor or bass viols, who are confident in sight reading and playing one-to-a-part. 17th century English music will form the main area of study.
The focus is on working towards playing as a consort, improving the quality and variety of sound on the viol and understanding more about how to play the music in a stylistically appropriate way.
You will be accepted in order of application, though this is subject to level of experience and a suitable balance of players. Places are limited, so any deposit paid will be refunded if we are not able to accept your application after the tutor’s assessment of these aspects – please see below.
Once your booking has been confirmed, please email: [email protected] with the following information to be passed on to your tutor:
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio. This includes stout covered footwear, i.e. no open-toes or sandals, and safety boots, if specified.
Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 7.15pm for registration. Students arriving earlier are welcome to purchase dinner in the College Dining Room from 6pm.
Students meet their tutor in the Bar at 7.30pm prompt to go to studios.
First Teaching session: 7.30pm - 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*
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
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm
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.
*Lunch can be purchased on campus, view options
Alison Crum is well-known throughout the Western World as both as a player and teacher of the viol. She has made around 100 recordings, most often with the Rose Consort of Viols, and directs numerous summer schools and workshops worldwide. She has been called the 'doyenne of British viol teachers'.
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
