CHAMBER Welcome to the website for the Oxford Chamber Course.
You’ll find more information below, and you can also download our 2019 brochure here:
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Or get in touch with us if you’d like us to send you a printed brochure.
Are you looking for a summer music course which combines intensive study under experienced coaches with the fun and enjoyment of making music together? Each summer the Oxford Chamber Course offers young string players aged 9–18 the opportunity to sample the special delights and challenges of playing chamber music – and a lot more besides.
The Introductory Course (10am–2.45pm each day) is for players of Grade 3 standard and above who have not yet taken Grade 6.
The Advanced Course (12 noon–5.30pm each day) is for players from Grade 6 standard up to Grade 8 and above.
The course will take place at Headington School from Sunday 4th – Thursday 8th August. On Friday 9th August there will be rehearsals all day at St Andrew’s Church, Linton Road, North Oxford, leading up to the final course concert that evening.
For full details of the course, including details of fees, discounts, and other important information, please download the 2019 PDF brochure above.
All members of the course play in two different chamber groups, and every chamber group performs in the concert at the end of the week.
The concert also features two orchestral groups, one made up of everyone on the course, the other consisting of all the Advanced Course players.
Every day features a different workshop, each exploring a different aspect of string playing, and all the Advanced Course chamber groups also take part in a masterclass with a world-class chamber musician.
Lunch-breaks include social activities for members of both courses, such as the annual Jenga Tournament.
Our coaches
You can read a little about them below.
Janet Froomes
Miranda Walton
Vanessa Murby
Jacqueline Johnson
Judith Dallosso
Spike Wilson
“My daughter had a brilliant time, as she always does. Huge congratulations and thanks to you and your wonderful tutors for getting it right yet again.” “My son had a tremendous week again (despite not winning Jenga this time!). Thanks so much to you both and all the teachers for making it such a fun week. He got so much out of it.” “My daughter had a great time and made friends with lots of children. The course has definitely helped her in so many ways. She has picked up the cello nearly every day since the course.” “Thanks for another great course. My son really enjoyed it and I have noticed a marked improvement in his sound and sight-reading since.” “Many thanks for a fab week! My daughter had a great time, both musically and socially, and is looking forward to coming back next time.” “The chamber course is my favourite week of the year. I’m really looking forward to next year!” How to apply
1 Download the 2019 application form here:
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2 Open it and fill it in on your computer.
(Hint: use Tab or arrow keys, not Return, to move between items.)
3 Save it and e-mail it to oxfordchambercourse@gmail.com.
4 Pay the deposit online (payment details are on the form).
Or, if you have a printed brochure, you can fill in the form in the brochure and post it to us with a cheque.
Places are limited so early application is advised!
For the time being please do not use the form below as it seems not to be working.
We look forward to hearing from you and will get back to you as soon as possible.
Judith & Tim Dallosso