The Percussion Summer School
30 July to 3 August 2007, West Park Centre, Leeds UK

Overview • Tutors • What students from previous years said
The Right Course For You? • Prices/Applications • Further Information

Overview

The course centres on developing the essentials of strong rhythm, good technique and musical imagination whilst covering a wide range of percussive subjects:

• Developing the “inner pulse”
• Marimba and 4-mallet technique
• Timpani and orchestral percussion
• Vibraphone and jazz improvisation
• Latin percussion and hand drums
• Drum kit
• Contemporary solo percussion
• Afro-Brazilian rhythms and Samba
• Percussion ensemble 2-20 players

In previous years students, teachers, amateurs and professionals have all enjoyed the course. There is a balance of group sessions and smaller classes in order to concentrate on different aspects of technique, style, repertoire or improvisation. There are also opportunities for private lessons with the tutors. Throughout the week we rehearse in large and small ensembles in preparation for an informal concert which takes place on the Friday.
Classes normally finish at 6pm, allowing time in the evening for special events, private practice… or just relaxing in the local pub.

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Tutors

Stephen Keogh Pulse, drums
Marney O’Sullivan Timpani, orchestral percussion
Jim Hart 4-mallet technique, jazz improvisation
Felix Gibbons Afro-Brazilian percussion, congas etc.
Jan Bradley Contemporary percussion

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What students from previous years said

• “It was a very enjoyable course – to my mind, all participants and tutors got on so well.”
• “I thought the concert was brilliant – all those pieces started from scratch as of Tuesday was hugely commendable and such fun.”
• “My passion has returned thanks to you – thank you so much!”
• “It was nice to spend time with people who have a passion for percussion…”
• “The week goes too quickly and am sad to leave!”

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The right course for you?

The School is open to all keen percussionists, drummers and teachers aged 16+. There is no upper age limit – we’ve found that shared enthusiasm for music overcomes all differences! The course is not aimed at beginners: you will get most out of it if you already have some experience playing with other musicians, whether in a jazz or pop group, theatre, brass band, wind ensemble, youth or amateur orchestra. Whatever your level, we will make sure you get the tuition and playing experience that will most benefit you.

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Prices/Applications

The fee for the course is GBP225.00, which includes all tuition, instruments, music resources and light refreshments. We can organize accommodation locally at a cost of GBP75–100, contact us for more details.

You can reserve a place any time until 1st July by paying a deposit, after that the full fee becomes payable. Send us your details (name, address and contact details, age and course applied for), together with a cheque for £50.00 payable to “Global Music Foundation Ltd” to

Global Music Foundation
144 Main Street
Shadwell
Leeds LS17 8JB
England

If you wish to send a bank transfer (in Sterling or Euro) please contact us for the bank details.

Or to apply online click here

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Further Information

If you have any questions which are not answered here please email us at percussion@globalmusicfoundation.org

We very much look forward to welcoming you at the Percussion Summer School 2007!

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