Berwang Holiday Music Course
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Berwang Holiday Music Course |
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Music Activities Berwang Holiday Activities Booking Info Contact Us |
16th – 30th August 2008 (48th Year)
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Course Director: Kerry Camden* Choir
Tutor: Trevor Barr Chamber Music* Tutor: Nick Dowding |
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*JUN08:
As
many of you will already know, Kerry Camden (Course and Wind Director)
has recently undergone surgery, which has been 100% successful and from
which he has now fully recovered, as those of you who have recently been
tutored or conducted by him will have seen!
However,
partly for insurance reasons and partly because he needs to be available
for another procedure imminently**, it is very unlikely that Kerry will be
able to attend BHMC this year.
Nevertheless, he is still acting as Course Director, and will be
assisted in Berwang by the course tutors, Nick Dowding and Trevor Barr.
If Kerry cannot be present in Berwang ^^, then we shall combine the
wind and string sections into a chamber music group under the direction
of Nick. Nick is a very
experienced chamber music specialist and has a great deal to contribute
to both wind and string players. We have a manageable number of wind and string players that should enable the instrumentalists to cover a wider repertoire, both in a variety of ensembles involving various combinations of the instruments and all together. Hence, the wind and string sections will operate both separately and as a combined group. **UPDATE AS AT JULY08: In view of the most likely date for this, it has been decided to CANCEL the autumn Bach to Bacchus Weekend (24-27Oct08), to avoid possibly having to replace Kerry as wind tutor. It is fully expected that all other planned musicholidays will continue as previously advertised. ^^We are delighted to let you know that David Wong, clarinettist, is going to assist Nick Dowding with the chamber ensembles. Many of you will remember David from his participation in the 2001 BHMC. Then, he was part of a group including a string quartet from Hong Kong, all students at the Academy for the Performing Arts where Anthony (Kerry's late brother) was Dean. David has just completed a Masters at the Royal College of Music, London, and is looking forward to returning to Berwang. |
The Berwang Holiday Music Course is unique in combining a fascinating holiday in a country of great beauty and stunning mountainous scenery with the attraction of music-making for instrumentalists and singers. Berwang (1336m) is an enchanting village, set high up in the Austrian Tyrol. The warmth and friendliness of the local inhabitants together with the variety of leisure activities available make it an ideal setting for a MUSIC HOLIDAY.
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DIARY DATES 24th-31st January 2009: Berwang Winter Music Holiday with Chris Brown (choral tutor) - skiing, walking, spa, winter activities and music-making for wind, strings and singers. €uro 590 (plus booking fee £50) (B&B). 15th-18th May 2009: Bach to Bacchus Weekend at Trittenheim, Mosel Valley, Germany – wine and music guaranteed! Pre-formed instrumental ensembles and all singers especially welcome. €uro 290 (B&B). Advance Notice of future Berwang Holiday Music Courses ... 22nd August - 5th September 2009: Berwang Holiday Music Course with Nick Dowding (strings) and Ralph Woodward (choir). Golden Jubilee!! 21st August - 4th September 2010: 50th year of the Berwang Holiday Music Course with Nick Dowding (strings) and Chris Brown (choir). Do join in the celebrations - past course members particularly welcome, as are those who would like to sample the delights of this unique musicholiday for the first fime.
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