Simply Horns
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About Simply Horns
Immerse yourself in French horn ensemble playing with like-minded players.
What is the course about?
Calling all horn players who enjoy playing in ensembles of different combinations! This very successful course, which works on rehearsal techniques, playing skills and understanding a wide variety of musical styles, is now established as a must for all who wish to progress their skills and have fun playing with like-minded people!
You need to be an intermediate to advanced level player (Grade 5+) and a confident reader.
Course leader, Donald Clist, is well known as an inspirational teacher of horn at all levels. Having played for over 20 years with Welsh National Opera orchestra, he is now a freelance player, whose work focusses mainly on chamber music and solo performance. He also teaches at Cardiff University. In addition to the ensemble work, there will be opportunities for individual lessons/consultations, by arrangement with Donald.
What will you learn?
We will cover octets, quartets, trios and duets.
By the end of this course, you will have enjoyed preparing, rehearsing and performing horn ensemble pieces to a high level.
How will the course be taught?
Group work mostly, with opportunities for individual tuition by arrangement.
Who is the course for?
Ability: Improver, Confident, Skilful
Will music be provided and do you need to prepare or bring anything?
Yes, music will be provided by the tutor on the course. You are if course welcome to bring your own ensemble music.
What we need from you
Instrument, mute.
Course Tutors
Fantastic tutor knowledgeable, supportive and friendly, never judging.
The course worked very well - we learnt a lot and enjoyed ourselves.
A good balance of ability, loads of varied music to play and a great tutor!