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Supported by the Peter Branker Bequest
Some places still available - book now! We will also consider applications for bursaries. (Posted 7.6.12)
This course is for organists preparing for or considering organ scholarships at universities, cathedrals and churches. Age range typically 15 - 19. Accommodation will be at St Catharine's College, University of Cambridge in the heart of the historic city centre.
• stellar tutorial team comprising Jeremy Filsell, William Whitehead, Daniel Moult, Anne Page, Ashley Grote, Sarah MacDonald, Graham Ross, Simon Williams and course director James Parsons.
• access for lessons and practising to most of the superb College Chapel organs
• Evensongs and Compline performed by students – who also conduct and play the organ (awesome acoustic for Compline in Ely cathedral Lady Chapel!)
• recitals by students and tutors
• punting (rain or shin!)
This course is a vital fuelling station for all who aspire to an organ scholarship at university or for a gap-year. And there’s a warm welcome too for adult observers to listen-in and also to sing with the student choir.
Click here for the booking form, which is also available in the Downloads section of the website. Email or call James Parsons on 05603 440489 to be sent one.
Click here for the TOSE Bursary Application Form, which is also available in the Downloads section of the website. Bursary applications should be received by the College by 30 April 2012. [Deadline for receipt of bursary applications now extended to 31 May.]
The course begins on 24 July with registration from 09:30 for an official start at 11:00. It ends on 29 July at approximately 16:45 after choral evensong (to which parents and friends are welcome) at St John's College commencing at 15:30.