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Perrott hill School, venue for this year's International Week of Beer and Music

19th International Week of Beer and Music

15 - 21 July 2012, Perrott Hill, Somerset

The Week of Beer and Music is an annual residential summer orchestral training course held for the benefit of young professionals and music students from across the globe who wish to gain orchestral experience in a profesional climate. The first three days are given over to rehearsals, including sectionals with some of the country's most experienced orchestral players. There are then public performances in stunning venues.

And don't forget the free beer, sponsored by Uley Brewery.

ProgrammeWhere & when? Who can apply?How much will it cost?How to apply

Programme

Mussorgsky: Pictures at an exhibition

Peter Hope: Three American Sketches

Bruch: Violin Concerto No.1 in G minor, Op.26

Tolibkhon Shakhidi: Symphonic Dances

Tolibkhon Shakhidi: Darius

If you would like to hear some of Tolibkhon Shakhidi's music, click here

Conductor: Philip Mackenzie

Chamber Programme

Stravinsky: The Soldier's Tale

Conductor - Philip Mackenzie Leader - Michael Foyle

Strings Tutors - Amanda Lake and Chris Beckett , Wind Tutor - Edwin Roxburgh, Brass Tutor - Peter Bassano

Where and when?

Sun 15 July - Arrive at Perrott Hill by 5 pm. Map & directions

Thur 19 July - Concert in Exeter Cathedral

Fri 20 July - Concert in Wells Cathedral

Sat 21 July - End of Course

Who can apply?

The course is open to music students and young professionals from anywhere in the world. Whilst many applications come from Conservatoires, we warmly encourage applicants from Universities and from anyone hoping to be in the profession soon.

There is one place available for an assistant conductor, including some tuition and the opportunity to conduct in one of the concerts. Contact us for more details

There are a few places for non-orchestra players. The cost is the same, but you will be expected to carry out a few duties, such as shifting percussion, selling programmes and stewarding at concerts.

How much will it cost?

£200 is all it costs for the week. This takes care of all your needs, including food, accomodation and travel to the concerts, although you may need some money for the bar if you don't like beer. Course fees are non-refundable.

If you know of a company or individual who will pay half or more of your fee, your benefactor will be named in the programmes as Sponsor of your Chair. (Students often get their parents to sponsor their chair.) Many music colleges will help with the cost of courses, if applied for in good time. We will offer five half price places to people with genuine financial hardships. Contact us for more details

How to apply?

Download & complete this form (word format)and send to the address at the bottom of the form. Or contact us to be sent a form.

If you apply before 1 May 2012, enclose a cheque for £80. You'll have one month before you need to pay the balance of £120. If you apply on or after 1 May 2012, enclose a cheque for the full £200. Cheques should be made payable to: Amadeus Chorus and Orchestra.

If you haven't been on the course before, please enclose a current CV. If you're not accepted, your cheque will be returned immediately.

Free Beer!

Anyone who's been on the course before will know that the free beer in the evenings is an integral part of the week. We aim to provide as many different types of real ale as possible - a lot will come from Uley Brewery, one of our sponsors. If you don't like beer, don't worry, there's plenty of choice in the very cheap bar!