Chamber music: advanced

Course

In London

£ 219 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

You will play various chamber music works in a variety of mixed instrumental groups, and experience at first hand the colours and possibilities of various instruments. Works will be selected by the tutor in consultation with the students, according to skill, experience and musical tastes and interests. Commitment to the course and regular attendance is essential.

Facilities

Location

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

- play and perform with an improved sense of rhythm
- play with a better sense of phrasing and timbre
- react more sensitively with other players in a chamber music ensemble
- understand in detail the stylistic features of pieces studied and performed in class
- identify the characteristics of different instruments
- perform to other students and friends and in more formal concerts.

Please bring your own instrument (pianos are provided) and a pencil.
Where possible, students supply their own music. City Lit Music department has a library of chamber music, and music is also available from public libraries, with especially good collections at Barbican and Westminster.
A great deal of suitable repertoire is available for free online from the Petrucci Music Library [external website].

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Subjects

  • Play
  • Music
  • Works

Course programme

- A selection of chamber music works appropriate to the abilities of the players.
- Listening skills when rehearsing and performing chamber music works.
- How to practise efficiently in order to achieve a good performance.

This is a practical course, with tutoring every week in the various groups you play with. You will be expected to practise between sessions and be committed to the course and your fellow ensemble members.

Additional information

Players continue in the course for as many terms as they wish. Different repertoire is covered each term. You may also be interested in our wide range of Musicianship and Music appreciation courses. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

Chamber music: advanced

£ 219 VAT inc.