The Rossetti Ensemble will aim to enhance your enjoyment of making music, offering practical advice and inspiration along the way.
ABILITY: CONFIDENT, SKILFUL
Resident: £412 Non-Resident: £302 (25% off for under 27s) Code: 26/218
Members priority booking opens at 9am on Tuesday 17 June.
General booking opens at 9am on Friday 11 July.
For details on how to become a Member to take advantage of early booking, see here.
This course runs from 5.30pm on Friday 27 March to 4pm on Sunday 29 March 2026.
What is the course about?
You should have a pre-existing group which has rehearsed in advance of the course. Repertoire is flexible, the tutors are experienced in all areas of chamber music from baroque to contemporary so anything goes! Other topics which will likely feature are: how to rehearse and express your thoughts concisely, how to match phrasing and blend sounds between strings and piano. For string players - ways to practise intonation, articulation and bowing.
What will we cover?
Expect to hear a wide range of great chamber music, receive advice on how to rehearse together, get individual help with technical issues (finding the best bowings for string players, fingerings and voicing for pianists) The opportunity to perform your repertoire on the final day.
What will we accomplish? By the end of this course you will be able to…
Receive advice on how to work together and achieve a unified and confident performance.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Confident to Skilful.
How will the course be taught, and will any preparation be required?
You will work with one of the tutors during the day and evening sessions will be with all the members of the Rossetti Ensemble. You are very welcome to drop into any session as a listener.
Will music be provided in advance of the course?
You will be responsible for providing all of your chosen music.
Is there anything I need to bring?
A pencil and rubber are always useful!