Chamber Music Summer School

The 2024 Summer School will be from the 8th to the 11th of August.

THIS COURSE HAS SPACE FOR VIOLINISTS AND VIOLA PLAYERS of an intermediate to advanced level.

A small, friendly and relaxed course for adult amateur string players of any level. A maximum of 16 participants play alongside our excellent tutors in quartets, trios, sextets or quintets . During the course you work intensively on a piece with the option to perform it informally on the final morning of our chamber music summer school.

The essence of the chamber music summer school is to play music in a relaxed and informal setting and with lovely people, great food and great music. A popular feature of the course is that the tutor might play alongside the participants as a member of the ensemble, but this is not always the case.

Suitable for  players  of Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass of any age (18-118) and any level (participants range from beginners to professional level) this three and a half day course is your opportunity to experience playing some of the finest chamber music written for your instruments. You can apply to the course as an individual or as a preformed group.

The course is hosted by Jemma & Daniel Slade-Davies and is led by a team of  enthusiastic professional musicians who trained at the highest level in the UK’s leading conservatoires and work with some of the leading British and European orchestras and ensembles and teach at some of the UK’s leading Music Colleges. We also host our annual summer concert during the course a much sought after musical  event in West Wales.

We do not provide accommodation but can put you in touch with local places to stay.

The course runs from 10.30 on Thursday to 12pm on Sunday. View an example course schedule here.

How to book…

The COST OF THE COURSE IS £570. This includes all tutoring and meals. All music is provided. We can put you in touch with various places to stay.

Please get in touch if you have any questions. If you would like to apply please complete the form on the right with a payment of £120. info@nantwen.co.uk or 01239820768

Some course testimonials:

The location was beautiful, a perfect setting for music making. Our tutor Fran was great –  full of encouragement, enthusiasm and useful tips for improvement. Jemma’s home cooked food was delicious. I’m looking forward to coming again next year.

Michelle

What luxury to be able to play wonderful chamber music in beautiful surroundings and to be sustained by delicious meals at regular intervals. Jemma and Daniel have created a delightful venue for music making at Nantwen, and our playing was guided and encouraged by experienced tutors.

Ruth

I can’t think of a better way for a chamber musician to spend a few days in Wales or anywhere than going to Nantwen.  Daniel and the tutors/coaches do a fantastic job selecting music, making the workshop welcoming and friendly to musicians of all levels, and working with the groups. The combination of ensemble time, group play, and free time is well balanced, giving each person (and group) time and space to learn and grow. I’ve gone three times and can’t wait to go again – it’s the highlight of my summer. Kalpana