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Welcome to Bass ClubNow in its 26th year, Bass Club provides students the specialist tuition they need to reach and go beyond their ambitions. Courses are tailored to the individual's needs and the atmosphere is uniquely supportive. Whether you are an advanced player taking professional auditions or a young player going on your first specialist course, Bass Club provides a wonderful opportunity to develop your skills and playing. The repertoire, teaching and communication styles have been developed over many years. Bass Club's musical staff are all experienced, specialist bass teachers. On each course there is also a full programme of free time activities. Over forty recent commissions of new music for chamber groups of basses provide Bass Club students with an extensive repertoire for all levels of playing. On this year's Summer Course we will also have in residence two of the composers of these works, Jan Alm and Gareth Wood. International Summer School Courses 2012
This year we are returning to the intimate and inspiring surroundings of the Yehudi Menuhin School, set in a convenient rural location in Surrey. The school is conveniently placed between Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
The atmosphere is international, collegiate and exciting. The Yehudi Menuhin School is a fantastic setting for a bass course, with plenty of space to work and study, along with excellent accommodation and food. German, Spanish, French and Swedish can be spoken in lessons this year as well as English. International students may ask for help with basses. We are pleased to welcome back Ali Yazdanfar, whose technique classes are eagerly awaited. We are also looking forward to the inspiration of Petru Iuga. Other teachers include Jan Alm, Gareth Wood and Caroline Emery (Course Director). Junior Courses
Junior Course: Wed 29 August - Sat 1 September
The Junior Course is for players up to Grade 5 (or as advised by Bass Club). It features quartets, musicianship and ensemble work. More advanced players in the group are recommended to consider also attending the Masterclass Day on Tuesday 28 August. Main Course: Tues 28 August - Sat 1 September A masterclass with Jan Alm and Caroline Emery kicks off this course of technique classes, quartets, ensemble work and one-to-one sessions with Caroline and Jan. Accelerated Group: Sun 26 August - Sat 1 September Building on last year's great success, this innovative course allows younger players to benefit from a carefully crafted timetable alonsgide the Advanced courses. Selection for this course will be by invitation or by submission of a CD/DVD.  Junior Courses Brochure
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Advanced Courses
For advanced students, Bass Club provides a unique mix of masterclasses, technique classes, orchestral classes, chamber music and ensemble training together with access to repertoire designed to stimulate development. As the schedule for advanced students is wide but specialised, students gain confidence and skills that provide immediate and future benefit. Advanced Course: Sun 26 - Tue 28 August The Advanced Course caters for bassists who are at least Grade 8 standard. Most participants extend their experience by also attending the Advanced Continuation or Main courses. Advanced Continuation Course: Sun 26 - Tue 28 August There will be ten places on the Advanced Continuation Course. Students will benefit from progressive technique sessions and a special focus on the works of Adolf Misek with Ali Yazdanfar. There are also masterclasses, performance classes and orchestral repertoire sessions with Petru Iuga, Caroline Emery and Jan Alm. There will also be individual lessons and chamber music. Selection for this course will be by invitation or by submission of a CD/DVD. Advanced Courses Brochure
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Bass Club courses in 2012Bass Club holds four courses each year for young Double Bass players (2012 dates): February: Spring Basses (Fri 17th - Sun 19th Feb, Norfolk) June: Bass Club Spain (Mon 25th - Fri 29th June, Salamanca) |
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