A Week Devoted to Cello Playing
Saturday October 23rd-30th 2004:
Ian Naylor and Cat Jary will be the tutors for
this course. The course is intended for players of Grade 6
and above. Mornings and evenings will be spent either in technique
classes, informal masterclasses or in cello ensembles. Non-
playing observers are welcome to attend all classes. In addition,
course participants will have two individual lessons throughout
the week, one with Ian, and one with Cat.
Technique Classes:
The aim of the classes is to enable players to experiment,
in a non-threatening environment, with areas of technique
in which they may lack confidence.
Classes will include sessions on:
- Aural awareness and intonation
- Tone production and colour
- How to learn scales and arpeggios
- Fluency in the tenor clef
- Thumb position in all registers
- Vibrato
- Effective and enjoyable practising
- Playing in all keys
- Bow control
- Areas the class feel would be of particular value to
study
Masterclasses:
Individuals will each be invited to play to the class repertoire
they are currently studying, or enjoy playing. The masterclasses
will take the form of a public lesson, guided by Ian and Cat.
Masterclasses can be a very effective way of learning for
both player and observers. A pianist will be available throughout
the week to accompany. (Although it is hoped each participant
will play in the masterclass, it is not compulsory.)
Ensembles:
Repertoire to be played will be dependent on the standard
and experience of applicants.
Performance:
There will be an end of course concert which will include
solo and ensemble items, (contributions to be selected by
Ian and Cat). At other times throughout the week, there will
be the opportunity for individuals to play and perform on
an informal basis.
Ian Naylor studied music at Manchester University, with particular
emphasis on the cello. He is currently combining working as
a cello teacher for Sheffield Music Service with studying
for a Masters Degree at the University. Ian’s particular
area of interest is training string orchestras and conducting.
Ian is also lower strings tutor to the award-winning City
of Sheffield Youth Orchestra.
Course only fee:
| Participants |
£260 |
| Observers |
£160 |
| Non-participants |
£50 |
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AMS Mecina option:
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| Participants |
£465 |
| Observers |
£365 |
| Non-participants |
£255 |
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