The Aurora Ensemble currently run two chamber music courses at Hawkwood College, Gloucestershire, for wind quintets and octets (see pictures of previous Hawkwood courses)

Spring and Summer Wind Chamber Music Courses

30th March-1 April 2012
17-19 August 2012

The Aurora Ensemble return to Hawkwood College for their twelth successive year to run their popular Wind Chamber Music Courses. The courses are open to all players of the flute, clarinet, oboe, horn and bassoon - although early booking may be advisable for flutes, clarinets and oboes as these instruments tend to become oversubscribed soonest!

During the three days of the Spring course, players will study a variety of repertoire, mostly using the traditional wind quintet formation, but with time also being spent on some smaller and larger combinations.In Summer 2012 we will be looking at Mozart and Beethoven Octets. The emphasis will be on developing the skills required when playing in an ensemble, good communication with each other and your audience (should you choose to perform) and rehearsal technique. There may also be opportunities for some individual lessons (time permitting), and horn players will be given the chance to have a go at playing the natural horn.

As in past years, the coaches will give a concert during the course so that the art of playing wind chamber music can be seen in action!

Minimum standard of playing should be about Grade 5

Tutors:
• Maxine Willis (flute)
• Gwenllian Davies (oboe)
• Andrew Mason (clarinet)
• Helen Shillito (horn)
• Stuart Russell(bassoon)

Fees: See Hawkwood site.
Spring Course Summer Course

Applications are welcomed from pre-formed groups as well as individuals wishing to be put into groups for the duration of the course

see pictures of previous hawkwood courses

Hawkwood College,

a Registered Charity, is an independent centre for adult education. It offers short courses to people of all ages and from all walks of life. An informal atmosphere is aimed at and no formal qualifications are needed to participate.

Hawkwood, an early 19th century manor house built on an ancient site, is surrounded by its own extensive grounds. Situated at the head of a small Cotswold valley with a panoramic view down the Severn vale it provides a beautiful and peaceful setting for an Adult Education Centre.

For more information, contact
Hawkwood College, Painswick Old Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7QW
Office Tel: 01453 759034 Fax: 01453 764607 Student Line: 01453 764045
email hawkwoodcollege@cs.com
or visit www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk (includes facilities for online booking)