Young String Venture

Week 1: 1–6 August 2010, Week 2: 8–13 August 2009

Stimulating and fun-packed musical activities for young string players

With chamber music at the heart of Lake District Summer Music, the accent of this non-residential course is on enjoyment and obtaining a sense of achievement in performance while enhancing playing and widening horizons. Concentration, self-discipline and team-working are needed in everyday life and are just some of the benefits young players absorb in making music together, discovering new means of communication and making new friends.

Young String Venture is open to players of all abilities from beginners right through to Grade 8.

Ensemble and Chamber Music Playing

The course timetable is designed for flexibility with children placed in ensembles according to their appropriate ability and experience. It is therefore essential that full information is provided. Please include comprehensive lists of current and recent repertoire and orchestral & ensemble experience in the boxes provided on the application form. Continue on a separate attached sheet if necessary.

Tutors

The Course Directors and Tutors of the Young String Venture are all chosen specifically for their expertise in training young musicians at all levels. All are professional teachers and are drawn from junior conservatoires, specialist schools, music services and private teaching practices across the UK.

Music

Music is specially chosen to cater for the needs of young string players and is provided by the Course Directors. In order that students get maximum benefit andenjoyment from the course, chamber music parts will be sent in advance. This will enable players to familiarise themselves with notes, fingering and bowings. Please take your part to your teacher.

End Of Course Concerts

Special showcase concerts demonstrating the week’s activities take place as part of our International Festival on Friday 6 and Friday 13 August. Further details and special deals will be available.