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Two sessions each day are in one-to-a-part groups with the services of a tutor for a third of the 90 minute session. One of the sessions is with the same 'permanent' group each day, the other in 'non-permanent' groups that vary in size and players. Participants must be competent at holding a part on their own in a consort without supervision. Those who are found to have seriously overestimated their abilities in this respect may, for the sake of the other players, be asked to sit out the one-to-a-part sessions. People play music from all periods, including the Renaissance, Baroque and twentieth century. Other sessions include a variety of technique classes, lectures, masterclass, large and small ensembles, a recorder orchestra, and a choir under Philip Thorby. There will be opportunities for the study of consort songs; of broken consorts of viols and recorders; of Renaissance wind music; and of trio sonatas and other baroque works with continuo. As well as these activities, there is also an arrangers' competition, and in keeping with the relaxed atmosphere, a ceilidh, and a sand castle competition, for young and old alike. There is no set music but a large library is available. Students who can conveniently bring a keyboard are encouraged to do so. There will be shops selling music and instruments. |