the 15 jennifer bate organ...
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This annual course is designed for young women organists aged 13-21. It offers a unique programme where, guided by
expert tutors, participants enjoy exploring many musical skills, and are inspired to become all-round musicians as well as
expert organists.St Catherine’sBRAMLEY
The 15th Jennifer Bate Organ Academy
8th – 13th April 2019 St Catherine’s School, Bramley
Welcome to the 15th Jennifer Bate Organ Academy, which – to mark our anniversary year – is an extended course of six days rather than our usual five. Whether you are considering a university or conservatoire organ application, an RCO or ABRSM exam, or have just started taking your first steps as an organist, JBOA will help you explore wider performance skills, broadening your experience and helping you achieve your musical goals. Classes are offered in
• Repertoire• Continuo• Improvisation• Hymn Accompaniment• Ensemble Performance• Service Accompaniment• Choral Direction
Instruments used on the course include the newly restored 1890 Father Willis in the School Chapel, a three manual tracker action organ by Vincent Woodstock in the School Hall, and the 1997 Principal Pipe Organ, York in Guildford United Reformed Church.
The course is residential and fully catered, offering participants the opportunity to make full use of facilities at the school and to dine together in a family setting in the evenings. Applications are warmly encouraged from all ability levels.
RepertoireParticipants are able to work on repertoire of their own choice for the Baroque and
Romantic/20th Century Masterclass (including pieces from RCO and ABRSM syllabuses) as well as set ensemble pieces.
Course Tutors include:
Jennifer Bate OBE – International recitalist and Chevalier in the Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur – Masterclasses in Ensemble Performance and Romantic/20th Century Repertoire
Terence Charlston – Chair of Historical Keyboard Instruments, Royal College of Music – Harpsichord and Continuo Masterclass
David Davies – International recitalist and former Assistant Director of Music at Guildford and Exeter Cathedrals – Improvisation and Hymn Accompaniment Masterclass
Katherine Dienes-Williams – Organist and Master of the Choristers at Guildford Cathedral – Choral Direction Masterclass
Anne Page – International recitalist, Professor of Organ and Harmonium, Royal Academy of Music – Baroque Performance and Harmonium Masterclass
Course FeeThe course fee is £490 which includes all masterclasses, practice sessions and access to organs, accommodation and full board in the family setting of St Catherine’s School. To mark our 15th anniversary year, the course will also
include a black tie dinner with JBOA alumnae, which will be an excellent networking opportunity for this year’s attendees. All attendees will also take part in a service of Choral Evensong at Guildford Cathedral.
For further information and an application form, please visit www.stcatherines.info/jboa or contact:
Matthew Greenfield Director of MusicSt Catherine’s SchoolBramley, Guildford GU5 0DFT: 01483 899647E: [email protected]
Applications must be returned before Monday 4th February 2019 together with a reference from your organ tutor.
BursariesThanks to the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation, means tested bursary assistance is available for suitable candidates and we welcome applications.
For more information please contact Mrs Diane Haeffele, the PA to the Business Department on 01483 899701 or [email protected]