Performance Course
Students of high grade 8 to diploma standard
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11 days: Wednesday 23rd July - Saturday 2nd August
8 days: Saturday 26th July - Saturday 2nd August
The Performance Course has been developed for cellists of post grade 8 standard who may be considering performing as part of their future career. This is an action packed course in which students will explore ways to perfect, musically and technically, their solo, ensemble and orchestral performances. Students will have the opportunity to work with inspiring teachers at the top of their field.
Students need to bring along two recently studied short pieces they wish to perform.
We have recently established the Christopher Bunting Scholarship for Performance Students. To apply for this award students must include with their application a covering letter detailing their achievements to date and a short video or DVD of a recent performance. Applications must be received by us before the 28th February 2008.
The course includes:
Solo performance opportunities
Masterclass with Guy Johnston or Alexander Boyarsky
Ensemble masterclass with Philip Sheppard (11 day)
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Two individual lessons (8 day)
Technical workshops
Improvisation
Cello orchestra
An alternative approach to scales
Cello ensembles
Choir
Further education course reviews
Productive practising techniques
The psychology of performing
Video analysis: projecting the mental image
Teaching experience
Conducting workshops
Scale competition
Baroque Cello
Professional development Strategies
for stress management