IntermediateThese courses are for anyone who considers themselves to be of an intermediate or upper intermediate standard and would like to improve both their individual technique and consort playing experience. We will look at the set repertoire, covering choices of fingering and bowing which can then be applied in one-to-a-part consort sessions. Further music will be provided, some in advance of the course so you can prepare it, and the rest will be provided during the weekend.
Here are some helpful guidelines about the level of an Intermediate course: - Bass players can play on all six strings, in first and half positions, moving between the two - Treble and tenor players need to be familiar with notes in first and half positions on the top five strings even if the bottom string is a bit of a mystery... - Starting to explore the top fret - Happy to play in keys of one sharp or flat, willing to try two sharps or flats - Has begun to use and is happy to be taught chordal fingering - Able to hold a part in homophonic dances, and getting to know madrigals and pieces with more independent parts - Starting to shape notes with tensioning bow hair |
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May 6th - 8th/9th 2025 COURSE FULL - please contact us to go on the waiting list
Shepherd's Dene
You can choose whether you come for two nights or three nights. Both options begin with dinner on the first day and a playing session in the evening. The two night option ends with lunch on day 3, and the three night option ends with lunch on day 4.
Most of the bedrooms at Shepherd's Dene are not ensuite so it helps to be as flexible as possible with your choice of room.
Prices:
Three nights ensuite £580
Three nights non-ensuite £540
Two nights ensuite £410
Two nights non-ensuite £370
Please fill in the application form here
The course is at A=415 pitch
October 13th - 15th/16th 2025
St Katharine's Parmoor
You can choose whether you come for two nights or three nights. Both options begin with dinner on the first day and a playing session in the evening. The two night option ends with lunch on day 3, and the three night option ends with lunch on day 4.
Most of the bedrooms at Shepherd's Dene are not ensuite so it helps to be as flexible as possible with your choice of room.
Prices:
Three nights ensuite £520
Three nights non-ensuite £480
Two nights ensuite £365
Two nights non-ensuite £325
Please fill in the application form here
The course is at A=415 pitch
Shepherd's Dene
You can choose whether you come for two nights or three nights. Both options begin with dinner on the first day and a playing session in the evening. The two night option ends with lunch on day 3, and the three night option ends with lunch on day 4.
Most of the bedrooms at Shepherd's Dene are not ensuite so it helps to be as flexible as possible with your choice of room.
Prices:
Three nights ensuite £580
Three nights non-ensuite £540
Two nights ensuite £410
Two nights non-ensuite £370
Please fill in the application form here
The course is at A=415 pitch
October 13th - 15th/16th 2025
St Katharine's Parmoor
You can choose whether you come for two nights or three nights. Both options begin with dinner on the first day and a playing session in the evening. The two night option ends with lunch on day 3, and the three night option ends with lunch on day 4.
Most of the bedrooms at Shepherd's Dene are not ensuite so it helps to be as flexible as possible with your choice of room.
Prices:
Three nights ensuite £520
Three nights non-ensuite £480
Two nights ensuite £365
Two nights non-ensuite £325
Please fill in the application form here
The course is at A=415 pitch
