Archive: The Percussion Summer School
31 July to 4 August, Leeds College of Music, UK

Overview • Tutors • What students at last year's course thought
The Right Course For You? • Location • Prices • More Info/Apply

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”
• Percussion ensemble 2-20 players
• Drum kit
• Tuned percussion and 4-mallet technique
• Improvisation
• Latin percussion and hand drums
• Timpani and orchestral percussion
• Snare drum technique
• Afro-Brazilian rhythms and Samba

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.
Graham Hall Percussion ensemble

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What students at last year’s course thought

• “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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Location

Leeds is one of the UK’s fastest-growing cities, a thriving cultural and financial centre with great shops and nightlife. Leeds College of Music is in the centre of Leeds, next to Dyer St coach station which connects to Leeds Bradford airport. From the train station it’s ten minutes walk or there’s a free city centre bus. There are several car parks nearby.

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Prices

The fee for the course is £180/ £140. The discount applies if you are a full-time student, over 60, or unwaged. Accommodation is available on site at an additional cost of around £100 – contact us for more details.

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More information and how to apply

This course is being run in collaboration with Leeds College of Music. For further information, go to www.lcm.ac.uk/courses/short-courses/summer-schools.htm. You can also apply by clicking here. We very much look forward to welcoming you at the Percussion Summer School 2006!

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