International Holiday Music Courses 2012
Our Holiday Music Courses have now been running for 27 years; they provide a unique experience to all who
come on them
Although we look forward to seeing the large number of our students who return year after year because they've
enjoyed themselves so much and because of the friends they have made, we delight in welcoming newcomers who
are quickly made to feel at home.
We believe that what makes our courses unique is our combination of
- high quality, inspirational tuition - from experienced music teachers/professional musicians,
- friendly atmosphere - where young people can make friends with other young musicians from across the UK and from Europe
- enthusiastic Welfare staff - who care for/entertain/create the 'fun' element for the students when not being tutored - and
- camping in the grounds of Beauchamp House in the Gloucestershire countryside.
Comments from parents after 2011 courses:
- She had another great week this year both musically and socially and it was all over too soon for her.
- He had such a brilliant time, I can't praise it enough.
- Both children had a wonderful time and have begged to be able to return next year.
- He asked if he could go again next year before he got into the car to go home!
Please browse around the site to see what we have to offer.
A summary of the 2012 course programme, including fees,
can be seen in the table below and full details of all the courses can be
found here, including what our students and parents have said about previous
courses.
Meet our tutors here and our welfare staff here. All teachers and welfare staff hold a current CRB.
How To Book:
You may book by downloading and completing the
Booking Form
and returning it with a £50 deposit to the address below (this deposit acts as a cancellation fee).
Cheques should be made payable to Gloucester Academy of Music.
Upon receipt of your application and deposit, you will receive an email confirmation of your booking.
Please use a separate form for each course booked.
Discounts:
Details of our many attractive discounts can be found here - simply click on the "Discount Details" panel below
to show the information.
Discount Details
*** DISCOUNTS ***
- Early New Year 10% discount if you book before 31st January 2012
- 10% discount on any subsequent course(s) booked by the same student in 2012
- Group bookings: for groups of 4 or more students new to the courses booking together for the same course - 15% discount for each student.
- 5% discount off total bill for families who have more than one child doing courses in 2012.
*** INTRODUCE A FRIEND DISCOUNT ***
For any student who has attended a course in the past and is coming again in 2012 -- 10% discount if you Introduce 1 Friend
- 20% discount if you Introduce 2 Friends
- 25% discount if you Introduce 3 Friends
*** PAY BY STANDING ORDER ***
To spread the cost you may set up a Standing Order but booking must be made with a deposit of £50 and the final payment must be made by 30th June 2012. Please contact the Courses Adminisrator at the email address below if you wish to take up this option.
A couple of months before the course is due to start you will be sent an invoice for the remaining payment,
a Health Form to complete on behalf of each student and a set of Joining Instructions.
These Joining Instructions include a list of what to bring, when to arrive, emergency contact details, etc. - they
will also be posted on the website.
We normally send these all out by email to the address given on the Booking Form.
If you would rather receive these in the post, please let us know at the time of booking.
If you have any questions or require more information or help, please contact the Courses Administrator -
by email at
by telephone on 01452 385162
(answerphone, but we always ring you back)
or write to:
Gloucester Academy of Music
11a Westgate Street
Gloucester
GL1 2NW
| 2012 Course Programme Summary | |
|---|---|
|
March 30 - April 1 |
Adult Chamber Weekend For wind and string players of grade 6+ standard Adult 'Bow It' For string players of grade 1-5 standard Directed by Glyn Oxley Meals included Location: 11a Westgate Street, Gloucester Non-residential Fee £152 |
| April 2-4 |
'Bow It' Directed by Glyn Oxley For string players from beginner to Grade 4/5 standard Location: 11a Westgate Street, Gloucester Non-residential Fee: £112 'Blow It' Directed by Wes Duggan For wind and brass players from beginner to Grade 4/5 standard Location: 11a Westgate Street, Gloucester Non-residential Fee: £112 |
| July 20-22 | Singing Weekend Directed by John Jenkins For girls and boys with unbroken voices Location: Beauchamp House, Churcham, GL2 8AA Residential - camping (non-residential option for those too young to camp) Fee: £130 |
| July 22-28 | Adult Early Music Directed by Philip Thorby and Alan Lumsden Location: Beauchamp House, Churcham, GL2 8AA Residential - camping, caravaning - or local B&B Fee: £415 |
| July 29 - August 4 |
Advanced Strings Directed by members of the Carducci Quartet For string players of Grade 7+ standard Location: Beauchamp House, Churcham, GL2 8AA Residential - camping Fee £390 Grade 5 Theory Directed by Andy Prouse Make rapid progress in theory - a very practical course. Location: Beauchamp House, Churcham, GL2 8AA Residential - camping Fee £390 |
| August 5-11 | Junior Orchestra / Mini Junior Orchestra Directed by John Jenkins For instrumental players from beginner to Grade 4/5 standard Location: Beauchamp House, Churcham, GL2 8AA Residential - camping Fee: £390 Mini Junior Orchestra From 6th August A non-residential option for beginner strings and the very young; mornings only and concert Fee: £155 |
| August 12-18 | Senior Orchestra Directed by Steve McDade For instrumental players of Grade 5+ standard Location: Beauchamp House, Churcham, GL2 8AA Residential - camping Fee £390 |
| August 19-25 | Jazz Week Directed by Pete Martin For all jazz enthusiasts Location: Beauchamp House, Churcham, GL2 8AA Residential - camping Fee: £390 |
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