Adult Chamber Weekend

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Adult Chamber Weekend

Adult Chamber Weekend course: 5-7 April 2024

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Adult Chamber Weekend 2024

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This non-residential course will run from Friday 5 April evening to Sunday 7 April afternoon at GAM's base, Barbican House in Gloucester. It will culminate in an informal concert.

Designed for adult strings, wind and brass players of Grade 5 and above, the course will be directed by GAM Principal Glyn Oxley. 

The repertoire for the weekend will be curated according to the range of instrumentalists participating, so will be shared at a later date.

The price for this course is £245, with an early bird price of £215 if you book by Friday 15 March. This includes a buffet supper on the Friday, a restaurant lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and coffee/tea and cake on Saturday and Sunday. The booking deadline is Sunday 24 March.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the course take place?

Gloucestershire Academy of Music
Barbican House
Barbican Road
Gloucester
GL1 2JF

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The front door of Barbican House is on Commercial Road, opposite the docks.  A rainbow zebra crossing leads you right up to our front door. 

Parking 

There is parking opposite our building in front of the North Warehouse in Commercial Road and in Gloucester Docks - Southgate Moorings Car Park in Southgate Street
GL1 2DB. 

When is the course happening?

Friday 5 to Sunday 7 April 2024

How much is it?

The price for this course is £245, with an early bird price of £215 if you book by Friday 15 March. This includes a buffet supper on the Friday, a restaurant lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and coffee/tea and cake on Saturday and Sunday.

When does booking close?

Booking will close on 24 March, but we will operate a waiting list - please email for more details. 

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Course Information:

Course Director: Glyn Oxley, GAM Principal and Conductor of Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra

Typical Timetable:
Friday
6pm Welcome and session 1
7.30pm Buffet supper
9pm Close
 
Saturday
10am Session 2, with coffee break
1pm Restaurant lunch 
2pm Session 3, with tea & cake break
5pm Close
 
Sunday
10am Session 4, with coffee break
1pm Restaurant lunch
2pm Session 5
3.30pm Afternoon refreshment break
4pm Informal concert
Feedback from previous courses:

"Good range of music styles and different ensembles."

"Tutors were excellent, helpful and fun."

"Good buffet food on the Friday evening. Good food at Bill's, and very organised to cater efficiently for a large group of us (who were in a hurry to get back to our music!)"