Spring Advanced Cello Orchestra
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About Spring Advanced Cello Orchestra
A unique opportunity to spend a weekend playing the cello ensemble music with others in an encouraging and supportive environment.
What is the course about?
Jenny Curtis introduces cellists to works transcribed or originally written for cellos in anything from three to eight parts. There’ll be the usual gentle encouragement and enjoyment, and we’ll work hard together in order to improve technique and gain insight into issues of interpretation. Jenny will specify the music and allocate the parts - suitable to your level of playing - well in advance, so we advise you to apply as early as possible so that you arrive well prepared.
What will you learn?
We will cover aspects of cello technique and ensemble playing. The weekend gives the opportunity to rehearse pieces in more depth and to apply any techniques discussed. Hopefully over the weekend you will have gained the confidence to “let yourself go” so you can play and think about the music and not worry so much about accuracy of notes!
How will the course be taught?
We will all stay together as group for the weekend.
Who is the course for?
Ability: Confident, Skilful
Will music be provided and do you need to prepare or bring anything?
Music will be sent out and allocation of parts will be given 4 weeks before the course. Music will be available on this website.
Participants should bring a spike holder and a pencil.
Very friendly, always helping you to play better in a constructive way, lots of fun!
Jenny is 24 carat, full of helpful advice and makes anything seem possible.
Brilliant! Jenny Curtis is a quite outstanding teacher. The music was very well chosen and enjoyable to play with the right amount of difficulty to keep us all on our toes. I loved every minute of the course.