Elementary Courses

These courses are for anyone who is new to viol playing and wants to take the next step. There will be technique sessions, a few 'set pieces' to study together, and a friendly introduction to consort playing. 
Here are some helpful guidelines about the level of an Elementary course:
- Relatively new players
- You do not need to have met all 6 strings of your viol, but could do with being able to play simple pieces in first position, rhythmically uncomplicated
- Basic fingering and bow hold in place
- Not required to hold a part on your own although could be encouraged to do so

March 6th - 8th 2022 (please note the days are Sunday - Tuesday)
St Katharine's Parmour, Henley-on-Thames
Join us at a lovely new venue for 2022. Once people have applied, we will choose music and send you some in advance so you can have a look before you come. We may set a particular book and ask you to buy a copy to bring with you, otherwise all music will be provided by us.
Courses start with dinner on the first evening, and end with lunch on the last day. For more details about the structure of the day see here.
To apply please fill in the application form here and pay a deposit. We will ask for the balance nearer the time.
Course pitch A=415

September 16th - 18th 2022
The Hayes, Alfreton, Derbyshire
Once people have applied, we will choose music and send you some in advance so you can have a look before you come. We may set a particular book and ask you to buy a copy to bring with you, otherwise all music will be provided by us.
Courses start with dinner on the first evening, and end with lunch on the last day. For more details about the structure of the day see here.
To apply please fill in the application form here and pay a deposit. We will ask for the balance nearer the time.
Course pitch A=415