Grand Union Orchestra Summer School 2017 – Applications Open

The Grand Union Orchestra is delighted to say that the applications for this year’s Grand Union Summer School are now open!

Their fantastic Summer School returns for the fourth year running. Building on the immense success of our three previous Summer Schools, 2017 promises to be even bigger and better than ever.

Open to young musicians aged 12-21, this is a unique opportunity to learn about world music and improvisation first hand from internationally-renowned musicians born and brought up in all major musical traditions worldwide.

Grand Union Orchestra musicians are not only acclaimed artists in their own right, they are also highly experienced teachers and workshop leaders. Under the general direction of Shanti Jayasinha and Grand Union’s founder composer/director Tony Haynes, the course will be led by these musicians, who have worked together as Grand Union’s core performers for many years.

See below for full details or click here. Application forms can be found here.

GRAND UNION ORCHESTRA – SUMMER SCHOOL 2017

DATES
Monday 31st July to Thursday 3rd August 2017

VENUE
Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross, London SE14 6NW

WHO CAN APPLY?
Applications are welcome from young musicians of secondary school age and up (12 – 21) interested in learning about music from other parts of the world, and/or who play a non-European instrument. Open-mindedness is key at the GUO summer school. We encourage participants to experiment with new instruments they haven’t played before throughout the course.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
Work alongside leading professional musicians
Learn about world music, first hand, from experts
Discover new instruments and develop improvisation skills
Meet and create with like-minded young musicians and make new friends
Take part in the final concert featuring music created in the workshops

WHAT WILL IT COST?

£180 for the 4 day course include tuition and performance on the last day. There will be an Early Bird price of £150 if booked by 26th of May.

HOW DO I APPLY?
Spaces are offered on a first come first served basis – to apply please complete and return the attached application form and send to:

Email: summerschool@grandunion.org.uk OR
Post:   FAO: Grand Union Orchestra
15b St Margaret’s House
Old Ford Road
London
E2 9PL