Recorder consort weekend with Sophie Middleditch

Ref: SWE37791

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About this course

For players of intermediate ability who can play confidently on C and F recorders. You will cover a wide variety of repertoire, from the Renaissance to the present day, with music tailored to the group.

Timetable

Arrival day
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 (lunch included)
Dinner: from 6.30pm (included for residential students)
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 (lunch included)

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.

General Information

Tutors

Sophie Middleditch

Sophie studied the recorder at the University of Lancaster and Trinity College of Music and now enjoys a busy career that includes teaching, performing and conducting.

Accommodation

Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.

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