Adult Diploma Course
Students of post grade 8 to diploma standard
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ENTRY BY AUDITION ONLY*
8 days: Saturday 17th - Saturday 24th August
Venue: Malvern College
Maximum 16 students
available places 10/16
The Adult Diploma Course is designed for adults of post grade 8 to diploma standard who wish to develop their solo and chamber performance capabilities. The course will include an evening solo recital and a masterclass with a visiting professor as well as the opportunity to play a movement form a concerto with cello orchestra.
The course includes:
• En-suite single Room (residential)
• Lunch & dinner (non-residential)
• Tea/coffee
• Three individual lessons
• Concerto performance opportunities (by audition)
• Individual masterclass
• Three rehearsals with piano
• Solo recital
• Daily ensemble sessions
• Adult Diploma orchestra
• Cello chamber orchestra
• Ensemble masterclass
• Improvisation
• Conducting workshop
• Rhythm sessions
• Repertoire workshop
• Performance stress management
• Technique sessions with video analysis
• Pizzicato and various technique workshops
• Group Alexander Technique Session
* Entry to the Adult Diploma course is either by audition or by submission of an ABRSM Grade 8 certificate or equivalent. If students have not passed the Grade 8 ABRSM practical cello exam (or equivalent) the audition piece should be submitted to OCS. The audition piece for 2024 is Bach Suite No.1: Courante (without repeats). Prospective students should send their performance video to mail@oxfordcelloschool.org
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For residential students the price includes en-suite accommodation in single rooms and full board with a complimentary glass of wine in the adults' social area after evening meals. The non-residential price includes lunch and dinner. Tea and coffee are provided for all students throughout the day.


PRICES:
Adult Diploma residential (full-board + tuition)
Adult Diploma non-residential (lunch + dinner + tuition)
1588.00 GBP
1129.00 GBP
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