Beverley (Yorks), United Kingdom

HISS2020

when 17 August 2020 - 21 August 2020
language English
duration 1 week
fee GBP 545

International residential summer school for all singers and players of wind, brass (cornetts & sackbuts), bowed/plucked strings & continuo instruments (folk, period, modern). William Lyons joins our team of world class inspirational tutors for our 10th year in 2020. Learn in a very inclusive supportive & friendly environment. Generous student bursaries. The course offers a unique, all encompassing and creative opportunity to explore the common ground and connections between early, folk & traditional music in a beautiful rural retreat in Yorkshire.

Course leader

Renowned tutor team Jacob Heringman (lute) Suzanna Pell (viol), Rebecca Austen-Brown Mary Tyers (recorder), William Lyons (reeds), Vivien Ellis (Natural Voice), Graham Coatman (director) Richard Thomas (cornett) baroque strings, choir, sackbut, continuo

Target group

open to all student, early career and amateur singers and players of wind, bowed or plucked strings & continuo instruments (folk, period & modern)

Course aim

To offer a unique and creative experience for all musicians from folk, traditional, early and classical backgrounds, encouraging cross-genre music making learning and improvisation in a wholly inclusive, encouraging and supportive environment

Fee info

GBP 545: Full course fee includes all tuition, accommodation (single ensuite), concerts, ceilidh, musical banquet, refreshments, breakfasts and evening meals, music. A discounted "early bird" fee at £520 is available for fully paid bookings received before 1 April 2020. Other fees available, inclduing group bookings
GBP 520: Full course fee includes all tuition, accommodation (single with shared bathroom), concerts, ceilidh, musical banquet, refreshments, breakfasts and evening meals, music. A discounted "early bird" fee at £495 is available for fully paid bookings received before 30 April 2018

Scholarships

A Student Bursary scheme offers generous discounts to full time students. There is a simple application process requiring completion of an application form available on the website