This weekend for recorder consorts will cover a wide range of recorder consort repertoire, from the Renaissance period through to the present day. The course is aimed at intermediate level players who can play confidently on both C and F instruments. Any players who have great or contrabass recorders are very welcome to bring them.

We will work as a single group for the weekend; the primary focus will be on Peter Philips’ Pavan Passamezzo and music by Michael Graham. We will also study a variety of other repertoire for contrast. This music will include classics from the recorder's Renaissance and Baroque periods, as well as some arrangements of lighter styles and some original works from the 20th and 21st centuries. The music will be carefully tailored to the size of the group and the ability of the players who choose to come on the course.

Please note that on Saturday there will be an evening class ending at 9pm, so, if you are non-resident, you may wish to book in for dinner in advance.

Included

The tutor will provide the music for the course.

What students need to bring

• Your recorders
• A music stand, labelled with your name
• A music stand light
• A soft pencil and rubber for marking the music
• Any repertoire you may wish to play informally outside the tutored sessions

Available to buy

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

Additional information

Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio. This includes stout covered footwear, i.e. no open-toes or sandals.

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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