Dartington International Summer School Main Brochure 2010 by Dartington

Dartington International Summer School 24July >28 August 2010

Dartington International Summer School 2010

Summer School 2010 will be something of a poignant turning point. This will be the last year in which the College of Arts occupies the premises at Dartington, before moving to Falmouth. It will also be my twenty-sixth and final year as Artistic Director. I hope that many old friends will be with us for what promises to be a quite momentous year!

The past quarter century has seen many changes, as indeed Dartington is a constantly evolving place. When I arrived, the Summer School was a separate and independent company â&#x20AC;&#x201C; now it is a fully integrated part of the Dartington Hall Trust. Despite inevitable changes, the Trustees have given absolute assurance that the Summer School will remain a key element of the ongoing arts provision on the estate. www.dartington.org/summer-school

Many of the artists featured in the pages which follow have been crucial to the development of the Summer School â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and indeed to musical life in the UK and beyond. They form part of a unique community. They come for a fraction of their usual fees â&#x20AC;&#x201C; teaching and performing with an intensity made possible by the convivial atmosphere that is so special to Dartington.

Many are committed to the future of this ‘pocket paradise’, but sadly Diego Masson has decided to relinquish his role at the Summer School. His work, over some twentyeight years, in building up the Festival Orchestra and nurturing a remarkable stream of conducting talent, is exceptional by any standards. His concerts in 2010 will be a truly valedictory experience.

It has been a privilege to work with so many extraordinary people – both the artists who come to lead, and those who come to participate in this quite intoxicating gathering. I hope that you will find much to engage with in this Summer School programme. We look forward to welcoming you at Dartington for the 2010 Summer School.

Gavin Henderson CBE Artistic Director

Pictured above (Clockwise from left) Witold Lutosławski, Harrison Birtwistle and Gavin Henderson in the Courtyard, 1985 Diego Masson, Gavin Henderson and Harrison Birtwistle in the Courtyard, 2000 Alan Hacker, Gavin Henderson and Harrison Birtwistle in the Courtyard, 2006 Thomas Adès and John Woolrich, 1994 Lou Harrison and Diego Masson in the Great Hall, 1996 Dame Emma Kirkby in the Courtyard, 1985 Joanna MacGregor teaching, 1994 Karine Georgian cello masterclass, 1998 Kate and Helen Ashby singing madrigals in the gardens, 1996 Alphorns in the Tiltyard, 2006 David Miller and the Baroque Orchestra, 2004 Photos: Kate Mount and Charles Davis

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Thank you... We would like to extend our thanks to all the businesses, organisations, trusts and individuals that supported Dartington International Summer School in 2009. These included: Ann Barber Arts Council England Central School of Speech and Drama Colin Booth Early Keyboard Instruments Daphne Pearce Dartington College of Arts Dartington International Summer School Foundation Dartington Trading Company Eleanor Barton Trust Etain Todds Friends of the Summer School at Dartington Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation Ingpen & Williams Ltd Japan Foundation Kenneth Counter King Edward VI Community College, Totnes

Lord and Lady Lurgan Trust Malcolm Scoble Mark Lowe Mirhane McLaren-Howard Mrs W Godfrey-Payton Trust Pennon Group plc Peter Gell Richard Creed Rodney Davidson Royal Opera House RVW Trust Steinway & Sons The Behrens Foundation The Bernarr Rainbow Trust The Brenda Ryan Fund The John S Cohen Foundation The Dartington Hall Trust The Elmgrant Trust The Esther Salaman Memorial Fund for Singers

The Eversley Charitable Trust The Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation The Heathcoat Trust The Helen Roll Charity The KET Charitable Trust The Leverhulme Trust The London String Quartet Foundation The Millichope Foundation The Nicholas Boas Charitable Trust The Samuel Sebba Charitable Trust The TL Trust The Transatlantic Arts Consortium The Wakefield Trust Trinity College of Music Trinity Laban

and the many who wish to remain anonymous.

Dartington International Summer School Staff Gavin Henderson CBE Artistic Director Emily Hoare Creative Producer e.hoare@dartington.org ClĂŞ Morse-Privett Administrator c.morseprivett@dartington.org Dr Patrick Ozzard-Low P/t Administrator p.ozzard@dartington.org Sophia Sheridan Bookings Administrator diss.bookings@dartington.org

The Dartington Hall Trust Vaughan Lindsay Chief Executive Officer Sir David Green Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Dartington International Summer School Foundation Chairman David Sigall Richard Creed Marcus Davey Judith Jackson Gareth Keene Sir Nicholas Kenyon CBE Val Marriott Sir Humphrey Maud Anthony Steen MP Paul Strang Company Secretary Michael Johnson Treasurer John Maddox Artistic Advisor Gavin Henderson CBE Archivist Jeremy Wilson

Dartington International Summer School is a member of: British Arts Festivals Association (BAFA) European Festivals Association (EFA) European Centre for the Promotion of New Music (ECPNM) Transatlantic Arts Consortium (TAC) Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM)

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Contents A week at Summer School A day at Summer School Course diary Week one 24-31 July Week two 31 July-07 August Week three 07-14 August Week four 14-21 August Week five 21-28 August Advanced courses Fees & accommodation How to book Financial assistance Volunteering at Summer School Who we are About Dartington Do join us Booking form & Chamber music form www.dartington.org/summer-school

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Dartington International Summer School 2010

A week at Summer School Dartington International Summer School takes place at the heart of the idyllic Dartington Hall estate, just outside Totnes in South Devon. For five weeks every summer, the estate welcomes a vibrant community of musicians and musiclovers drawn from all corners of the globe.

Dartington International Summer School offers a wide range of courses, embracing a huge range of instruments, genres and periods. We also present a rich and varied programme of performances, with concerts given by inspirational musicians of international standing. Dartington welcomes everyone who wants to enjoy music, from conservatoire students and professionals who wish to work at their craft intensively, to those taking their first tentative steps to becoming musicians, whatever their age. Leading professional artists, up-and-coming talent, enthusiastic amateurs, late-starters and complete beginners all convene in one place to experience Dartington’s particular blend of musical alchemy.

Is it for me? If you love music, then the chances are there will be something on offer in which to immerse yourself. Most courses require at least a basic knowledge of music, but not all. Some are suitable for families with children or those with no previous musical experience – these are marked with a + in the brochure. Others are more specialised, and are aimed at music students and emerging professionals – marked with * or ** in the brochure (see page 30 for details). Everything is open to observers, and everyone, however experienced, learns from others. Dartington welcomes musicians of all ages, although people under 18 must be accompanied by an adult or be part of an accredited group.

How long can I stay for? Attendance at Summer School is for a week at a time – arriving on Saturday afternoon and departing the following Saturday morning. Prices are quoted per week, and you can stay for as many weeks as you want.

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‘ The Summer School is a battery-charging, spirit-lifting tonic to brain and senses; a time for discovering new skills or honing old ones; for making friends with like-minded souls; for putting aside the daily grind of commuting and mortgage-paying and revelling instead in a universe in which life is devoted to the pursuit of art.’ Richard Morrison The Times, August 26 2009

What’s included in the cost?

Facilities

More or less everything. Please see pages 32-35 for accommodation options and rates. Prices listed are per person, per week and include: > Full board accommodation (excluding camping and nonresidential bookings: these options do not include food) > Courses and tuition > Performances and lectures.

There are various facilities available including practice rooms, computer rooms, laundry areas, a bar, a cinema and an outdoor swimming pool.

How do the courses work? Participants choose their courses when they book, and take part in up to three courses each week. You can work intensively at your specialism, or you can try a few different things and perhaps discover a passion for something entirely new. Some courses are described as ‘FULL TIME’ which means that participants must commit to the course for at least two but often three ‘teaching sessions’ (see overleaf) per day. The precise timetable of courses is confirmed at the start of each week, and although we try our very best, course clashes are inevitable. We cannot guarantee that the timetable will allow you to do all your chosen courses, but it is usually possible to change courses when you arrive if necessary. Please see overleaf to get an impression of a day at Summer School.

What about performances? There are usually three performances a day, given by the artists and tutors resident at Summer School. They are at the top of their profession and come from all over the world. Some performances involve participants as well – notably that of the Summer School choir, which joins with the resident orchestra to give the final concert of each week. Many courses offer the opportunity to perform informally at the end of the week. There are also a host of further activities to participate in such as balls, tea-dances, processions, jam sessions, showcases and lectures.

Observers’ tickets You do not have to book onto the Summer School to be able to sit in, watch and listen. Observers’ tickets are sold in the main Summer School office and cost £8.00 for a morning or afternoon session.

> Roundhouse Café The Roundhouse Café is located to the rear of the mediaeval Courtyard. The Café is open every day between 10am-8pm and provides a cheerful and relaxing space in which to purchase local and organic produce including homemade cakes, Luscombe Farm juices, Sharpham wines, organic teas, coffees and ice-creams.

Pictured opposite Choir rehearsal in the Great Hall Pictured above Quartet rehearsal in the Great Hall

> Alexander Technique There will be an open introductory talk at the beginning of each week, and private lessons are available from our on-site practitioners, Danny McGowan and Sarah Paice. Lessons can be arranged with Danny and Sarah, but please be aware that the cost of these is not included in the Summer School fee.

Sheet music and scores For some courses, music is provided. For others, you will need to obtain the music in advance, or when you arrive. Music lists for each course are sent to participants in June. If your course is not on the list, you will not need to get music in advance. > Music Shop During Summer School, Brian Jordan Music, Books and Facsimiles is based in the main Courtyard, and sells a wide range of sheet music, including the repertoire for each week’s courses. Music can be purchased on arrival, or you can order music in advance by contacting: Brian Jordan Music, Books and Facsimiles 10 Green Street, Cambridge, CB2 3JU Tel: +44 [0]1223 322368 Email: info@brianjordanmusic.co.uk > Library Dartington library stocks a wide range of solo, chamber and ensemble repertoire. It’s a useful resource for finding music at short notice. The library is run by Marina van E Kummer and opens Monday to Friday 10.30-11.30, 1.15-2.00 and 3.30-4.30 during Summer School. The library is shut on Thursday mornings.

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A day at Summer School Summer School participants spend their days studying, and attend performances in the evening.

Session one 9.15am10.45am The first session of the day features two of Dartington’s great institutions:

> Main Choir The Choir is the perfect morning wake-up call for those who want to raise their voices in song and learn a major work from scratch in less than a week. The choir is un-auditioned and open to all, and the course culminates in a public performance with orchestra in Dartington’s historic Great Hall. Long-standing tradition has it that the Summer School Choir is directed by distinguished conductors – Sir Colin Davis, Sir Mark Elder, Sir John Eliot Gardiner, Jane Glover, Richard Hickox, Sir Charles Mackerras, Sir Roger Norrington, Andrew Parrott and Sir Simon Rattle, have all wielded the baton of the Summer School choir in the past.

> Orchestral Workshop Like the choir, the Orchestral Workshop is un-auditioned and is open to all instruments and abilities; similarly, it also tackles a new work each week. The Orchestral Workshop extends a warm welcome to everyone, and is perfect for those who fancy anything from Biber to Bruckner for breakfast.

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Sessions two & three

Evening performances

Session 2: late morning Session 3: mid afternoon

5.00pm /8.15pm / 10.30pm

Choose up to two options from a variety of courses:

Evening performances are given by the artists teaching at Summer School – inspirational musicians of international standing. A brochure of performances is sent to all Summer School participants in June. Access to all performances is included in the Summer School fee for each week; you can attend as many events as you like.

> Instrumental & Vocal Classes Professional tuition is offered not only in a wide range of the usual vocal and instrumental disciplines – voice, wind, brass, string and keyboard – but also for more unusual instruments, mandolin, accordion, lute and baroque flute amongst others. However, not every instrument is represented each week, so please choose your week(s) carefully. Some instrumental classes aim at high technical standards suitable for students and emerging professionals (see page 30 for details). Many instrumental classes are open to all abilities, and the exact time allocated to each participant varies. Other classes tend to be workshop in style, engaging several people at one time. You can generally expect to receive at least 30 minutes of individual tuition each week, plus the invaluable experience of observing others. We always leave the exact class structure to the discretion of the tutor.

> General Courses These include vocal ensembles, balinese gamelan, mediaeval and renaissance music, baroque dance, jive, jazz and improvised music, singer songwriting, and intermediate and beginners composition – to name but a few! Whilst most courses are open to everyone, there are also opportunities for students and emerging professionals to undertake more specialised courses (see page 30 for details).

> Chamber Music We run a variety of chamber music courses, some structured, some more flexible. Most of the courses are open to preformed groups, as well as individuals looking to play with new people. All groups will have some opportunities for professional coaching. Please see individual course descriptions for further details. All participants intending to participate in chamber music MUST complete a chamber music form (found on the back of the centre-spread booking sheet) when booking.

Pictured opposite Time out during rehearsals Pictured above Madama Butterfly, Advanced Opera

‘ I truly enjoyed singing in the choir. It was a pleasure making music under such a great conductor, singing with such a wide range of people, and of course, learning such amazing music! I met the most wonderful people from all over the world, and I think we shall be friends for a long time to come. I can’t wait to return next year!’ Claire Hazelton Participant 2009

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Course diary ‘ I feel overwhelmed by the fantastic experience of spending weeks among the most talented musicians with such warm hearts.’ Pedro Lopez Advanced Conducting bursary student 2009

+ These courses are suitable for those with little or no musical experience. * These courses are open to advanced participants only. Please see page 30 for details.

Week one 24 July> 31July ONE WEEK COURSES Choir Robert Hollingworth Orchestral Workshop Rhiannon Evans Vocal Ensembles I Fagiolini Chamber Music Rhiannon Evans Barbirolli Quartet Instrumental and Vocal Classes Dame Emma Kirkby* Voice Nicholas Clapton* Voice Martino Tirimo* Piano David Miller* Lute, Theorbo & Baroque Guitar Gail Hennessy Baroque Oboe Jill Kemp Recorder Harpsichord Masterclass* Colin Tilney Continuo from Scratch Colin Booth Baroque Dance+ Sarah Cremer

Week two

1 2 31July> 07August

Viol Consorts The Rose Consort of Viols Mediaeval & Renaissance Music The Dufay Collective New Wine in Old Bottles John Woolrich Balinese Gamelan+ Saj Heming TWO WEEK COURSES Baroque Orchestra* Nicolette Moonen & Jenny Ward-Clarke Early Brass David Staff & Emily White Jazz & Improvised Music Keith Tippett & Lewis Riley

ONE WEEK COURSES Choir James Weeks Orchestral Workshop Leigh O’Hara Vocal Ensembles Stile Antico Chamber Choir John Hancorn Ordo Virtutum Chorus Michael Fields Chamber Music Rhiannon Evans Brook Street Band Instrumental and Vocal Classes Evelyn Tubb* Voice Stephen Varcoe Voice Stephen Gutman* Piano Leigh O’Hara Piano Peter Sheppard Skærved Violin Michael Fields Lute and Lutesong Stephen Preston Baroque Flute Benny Aghassi Baroque Bassoon

Harpsichord Masterclass* Colin Tilney Organ Masterclass* David Titterington Try the Harpsichord Colin Booth Ecosonics+ Stephen Preston Writing for Piano: Aubades, Serenades and Nocturnes Stephen Gutman & Martin Butler Modern Jive Dance+ Alina Hancorn Singer Songwriting Julian Marshall Write an Opera Royal Opera House TWO WEEK COURSES Baroque Orchestra* Walter Reiter & Caroline Brown Early Brass David Staff & Emily White Jazz & Improvised Music Keith Tippett & Lewis Riley

Week three 07August> 14August ONE WEEK COURSES Choir Hilary Davan Wetton Orchestral Workshop Stephen Dummer Chamber Choir Jeremy Walker Vocal Ensembles EXAUDI Chamber Music Becka Rickard Solstice Quartet Instrumental and Vocal Classes Jessica Cash Voice Ian Partridge Voice Joanna MacGregor* Piano Helen Reid Piano Matthew Trusler Violin Peter Sulski Viola Karine Georgian* Cello David Kenedy Cello Peter Buckoke Double Bass Alison Stephens Mandolin Craig Ogden Guitar

Week four

Week five

14 August> 21 August

21 August> 28August

3 4 5 Anna Noakes Flute Melinda Maxwell Oboe Stephen Dummer Clarinet Laurence Perkins Bassoon Stephen Stirling Horn John Wallace Trumpet David Purser Trombone Ian Watson Accordion Organ Masterclass* David Titterington Wind-and-Strings Combined Chamber Music* Laurence Perkins & David Kenedy Choral Composition James Weeks New Rhythms Tunde Jegede Tango Music & Dance+ Laura Hansen & Carlos Morera THREE WEEK COURSE Advanced Conducting* Diego Masson

ONE WEEK COURSES Choir Bob Chilcott Orchestral Workshop Richard Heason Chamber Choir Bob Chilcott Chamber Music Barbara Sue White Duke Quartet Israel Piano Trio Instrumental and Vocal Classes Richard Edgar Wilson* Voice Della Jones Voice Katharina Wolpe Piano David Owen Norris Piano Miriam Kramer Violin Rivka Golani* Viola Karine Georgian* Cello Peter Buckoke Double Bass Lynda Coffin Flute Sarah Francis Oboe Alan Hacker* Clarinet

Laurence Perkins Bassoon Gerard McChrystal Saxophone Julian Baker Horn Paul Archibald Trumpet John Kenny Trombone Wind Chamber Music Laurence Perkins Songs from the Shows Robert Purvis Theatre Orchestra Robert Purvis Advanced Percussion Course* Joby Burgess Dancing Voice/ Singing Body Meredith Monk and Vocal Ensemble The Elysian Quartet TWO WEEK COURSES Advanced Composition* Julian Anderson Advanced Opera* Alexander Oliver THREE WEEK COURSE Advanced Conducting* Diego Masson

ONE WEEK COURSES Choir Graeme Jenkins Chamber Music Barbara Sue White Stanford Quartet Instrumental and Vocal classes Linda Hirst Voice Adrian Thompson Voice Rolf Hind* Piano Andrew Zolinsky Piano Jack Liebeck Violin Peter Reit Horn Graham Ashton & Rich Clymer Trumpet Tim Albright Trombone Kyle Turner Tuba Advanced Brass Chamber Music* New York Chamber Brass (Ensemble-inResidence, Purchase College, State University of New York) Composition for Beginners Peter Copley

Intermediate Composition Peter Copley Pierrot Lunaire* Linda Hirst Mercury Quintet Dartington Festival Light Orchestra Alan Gout Andy Baker Peter Poole Salsa Band Bosco de Oliveira Gospel Choir Carol Pemberton TWO WEEK COURSES Advanced Composition* Julian Anderson Advanced Opera* Alexander Oliver THREE WEEK COURSE Advanced Conducting* Diego Masson

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Week one Striggio in sixty parts! Lost for 400 years, recently discovered and premiered at the Proms, this remarkable work will be the centrepiece of the choral repertoire for week1. This vast polychoral programme, accompanied by other split-choir pieces by Scheidt and the Gabrielis using early brass, viols and recorders, will be led by Robert Hollingworth and I Fagiolini. Colin Tilney returns for Bach’s ‘48’ on clavichord, and we welcome back the Dufay Collective. It’s not all early music – John Woolrich leads a composition course in new work for ‘period instruments’, while Martino Tirimo will be giving us part of his Chopin cycle. Keith Tippett and Lewis Riley, as ever, lead the Jazz. There will be gamelan for all, and we also hope to include a new work by Orlando Gough, for all to join in, and a programme of Indian Music – watch the web for updates.

ONE WEEK COURSES

Week one

Choir Director Robert Hollingworth Alessandro Striggio Missa sopra ‘Ecco sì beato giorno’ (c.1566), for five choirs in 40 and 60 parts. Please see our website and music lists for further details. The choir will also explore polychoral works by the Gabrielis and Samuel Scheidt.

24 July >31July

Orchestral Workshop Director Rhiannon Evans The all-comers orchestra will study instrumental music from the 17th Century, including antiphonal works by Gabrieli and Biber. Instruments need to be at modern pitch (A 440). Players of all levels are welcome.

Vocal Ensembles Directors I Fagiolini Groups will explore a wide selection of Renaissance repertoire, both secular and sacred. Sight-reading skills are obviously important, but the core repertoire will be available in advance to learn. We generally have too many sopranos and not enough tenors and basses. A way around this is to come in a pre-formed group and to prepare some works yourself (your own choice or from the course list) so you can receive coaching and not just help in reading. But individuals are welcome too, of course!

Chamber Music

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Coordinator Rhiannon Evans with the Barbirolli Quartet The chamber music course will offer one formally organised session each day. Each participant will be assigned to a group in advance, and suitable repertoire chosen depending on numbers and standards. Any pre-formed groups are welcome to bring their own repertoire. Groups can get together informally at other times (when some coaching may also be available). If you wish to take part in this course, please complete the

Pictured opposite Baroque Orchestra Pictured above Keith Tippett, Jazz tutor Choir rehearsal in the Great Hall

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Week one

24July> 31July

Chamber Music booking form with your application before 1st June 2010, as places are limited. If you have any specific requests for pieces you would like to work on please mention these on the form and we will do our best to include them. You will be contacted with details of your group and suggested repertoire before the start of Summer School.

Instrumental and Vocal Classes Dame Emma Kirkby Voice** Nicholas Clapton Voice* Martino Tirimo Piano* David Miller Lute, Theorbo and Baroque Guitar* Gail Hennessy Baroque Oboe Jill Kemp Recorder

Harpsichord Masterclass* Director Colin Tilney English Virginalists: Byrd, Bull, Gibbons, Tomkins. Choose a prelude, a pavan-and-galliard pair, a variation-set and a dance (or character piece) – one from each composer (four pieces in all, not sixteen!).

Continuo from Scratch Director Colin Booth An introduction to the art of playing from the bass, a method of accompaniment by improvisation. Those finding playing continuo from realisations unrewarding will be amazed as Colin reveals the simplicity and attractiveness of the method, having participants playing from the bass within five days! During weeks 1 and 2, Colin will also offer some hands-on introductory sessions for pianists interested in trying that exotic beast: the Harpsichord! Pictured above (L-R) Recorder players in the gardens David Staff with early brass players, Great Hall Saj Hemming, gamelan tutor

Baroque Dance+ Director Sarah Cremer This course is open to all ages and abilities, and explores the dances of Rameau’s opera Dardanus. In close collaboration with the Baroque Orchestra, all instrumentalists will be invited to dance.

Viol Consorts Songs without Words Directors The Rose Consort of Viols This course for viol consort players will explore the music of some of the greatest English composers of the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods, including Tallis, Byrd and Gibbons: all were skilled singers as well as composers, and imbued their instrumental music with their profound understanding of word-setting. Their fantasias, dance music and In Nomines provide a wealth of wonderful music to investigate, as does their vocal music when performed on viols. Competent sight-reading is essential: numbers are limited and it may be necessary to select participants to form balanced groups. There may be opportunities for viol players to work with singers or lutenists, and there will be two sessions during the week when complete beginners can ‘try the viol’.

Mediaeval & Renaissance Music Directors The Dufay Collective The Dufay Collective return for their much-loved course in early music from the 12th to the 16th centuries. Participants should bring their own instruments, be able to read music, and be willing to work in mixed ensembles. Existing ensembles are welcome. Singers should state their voice type and area of interest. Individual and group coaching can be arranged directly with the tutors. Classes will cover mediaeval and renaissance instrumental ensemble and vocal consorts.

+ These courses are suitable for those with little or no musical experience. * These classes are for advanced participants only. ** These classes are for advanced participants only and are subject to an application process. See page 30 for details.

‘ I am drawn back to Dartington time and time again due to the magical way that the Summer School can make the familiar seem fresh and exciting, and the unfamiliar seem warm and welcoming.’ Richard Heason Artist 2009

New Wine in Old Bottles

Early Brass: Cornetts and Sackbuts

Director John Woolrich This exciting new composition course is designed for composers who want to write new music for period instruments. The course will explore the cultural and historical context of early instruments, with a particular focus on how specific concerns of timbre, range and texture may inform contemporary writing. Participants will have considerable instrumental forces at their disposal. The course will be suitable for those with at least some experience of composition, and will culminate in an informal concert of works written during the week.

FULL TIME Directors David Staff & Emily White This course is for Cornett and Sackbut players, working on 16th and 17th century repertoire. The mornings are dedicated to Cornett sessions with David, whilst Emily works separately with the Sackbuts. Weather and daily schedule permitting, we will come together and play tower music at lunchtimes and in the evening from Dartington’s clock tower. Other performance opportunities will be found in the Summer School’s evening concerts. This is the first week of a two week course. It is possible to attend one or both weeks.

Balinese Gamelan+ Director Saj Heming The wonderful Indonesian tuned percussion instruments of the gamelan vary widely in terms of the level of musicianship required to play them. Anybody, regardless of age or previous musical experience, is welcome to take part in this week of Balinese gamelan. There will be sessions for beginners and for more advanced players, and the course will culminate in a short, informal performance.

TWO WEEK COURSES Baroque Orchestra* FULL TIME Directors Nicolette Moonen and Jenny Ward-Clarke The Baroque Orchestra will work on an orchestral suite from Rameau’s opera Dardanus, and repertoire for this week’s choral concert. This is the first week of a two week course. Participants must commit to both weeks. Please note that this course is subject to a process of application – see page 30 for details. Deadline for applications: 16th April.

1 Week one

24 July >31July

Jazz and Improvised Music FULL TIME Directors Keith Tippett & Lewis Riley with Julie Tippetts Voice Ben Clark Drums John Richards Double Bass Ben Waghorn Saxophone This jazz course is open to instrumentalists and singers, with or without jazz experience, and covers a wide range of styles and approaches with an emphasis on improvisation. There will be three daily workshops on standard and Latin jazz, voice improvisation and contemporary improvisation as well as individual help from the course tutors. All are welcome regardless of age or standard. This is the first week of a twoweek course. It is possible to attend one or both weeks.

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Week two We continue our voyage through Handel’s dramatic oratorios with Alexander’s Feast – and what a feast with Bach’s Magnificat included! And Telemann also – with the Cantatas for the Times of the Day to be performed at their appointed hours – the sort of thing you can only do at a residential summer school. Telemann will also feature in the concerts of the Baroque Orchestra and Peter Sheppard Skærved. Britten’s Turn of the Screw will be staged in the old Dartington Hall graveyard, and a fully staged production of Hildegard von Bingen’s Ordo Virtutum will be presented in St Mary’s Church, Totnes. The Royal Opera House returns for its teacher’s course on creating new opera. Composing for piano will be the focus of Martin Butler’s course with Stephen Gutman, whilst Julian Marshall leads a programme for Singer Songwriting. The week will be rounded off with the Jive Ball.

ONE WEEK COURSES

Week two

Choir Director James Weeks Handel Alexander’s Feast (Bärenreiter, sung in English) Bach Magnificat (Bärenreiter, sung in Latin)

31July >07August

Orchestral Workshop Director Leigh O’Hara Telemann Tafelmusik The all-comers orchestra will study a selection of works from Telemann’s Tafelmusik. Players of all levels are welcome.

Vocal Ensembles Directors Stile Antico A course for singers of all abilities exploring the wealth of sacred music written for private performance rather than liturgical use. Using a collection of music ranging from simple metrical psalms to some of the most complex sacred madrigals, and including works by Cornysh, Byrd, and Tomkins, participants will be divided into small groups (though pre-formed groups are welcome) with the aim of singing one to a part for those confident to do so. A booklet of the course music, costing £10, will be available for participants to buy at the beginning of the week. Places are limited to 60, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Chamber Choir Director John Hancorn The chamber choir will study Telemann’s Cantatas "Die Tageszeiten” (The Times of the Day) TVWV 20:39. The course will culminate in an end of week performance.

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Pictured opposite Stile Antico, Vocal Ensembles tutors Pictured above Baroque Orchestra viola player Vocal Ensembles in the gardens

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‘ Wonderful! My first Summer School and I see what I’ve been missing! It’s so good to hear such incredible concerts and study with such respected musicians – all in a week! The confidence and competence I gained should last a lifetime.’ Graham Bier Bursary Student 2009

Week two

31July> 07August

Ordo Virtutum Chorus

Organ Masterclass**

Director Michael Fields Michael Fields will direct two short choruses for staged performances of Hildegard von Bingen’s music drama, Ordo Virtutum. This course will run directly after the Chamber Choir. Chamber Choir participants are welcome to take part in either or both of these courses.

Director David Titterington François Couperin: Messe pour les Convents. Participants can prepare any section or movements of the Mass (Kyrie, Gloria etc). J.S.Bach: Free choice of work. Please note this class is subject to a process of application – see page 30 for details. Closing date for applications: 9th April.

Chamber Music Coordinator Rhiannon Evans with the Brook Street Band directed by Tatty Theo Please see pages 11-12 for course description.

Instrumental and Vocal Classes Evelyn Tubb Voice* Stephen Varcoe Voice Stephen Gutman Piano* Leigh O’Hara Piano Peter Sheppard Skærved Violin Michael Fields Lute and Lutesong Stephen Preston Baroque Flute Benny Aghassi Baroque Bassoon Please note that participants for Evelyn Tubb’s class will be chosen by audition at the start of the week.

Harpsichord Masterclass* Director Colin Tilney J.S.Bach The Six French Suites Choose six different kinds of dance, one from each suite. (There should be one allemande, one courante and one sarabande in your selection.)

Try the Harpsichord Director Colin Booth Colin Booth will again this week offer some hands-on introductory sessions for pianists interested in trying that exotic beast: the Harpsichord!

Exploring the Roots of Music – Ecosonics+ Director Stephen Preston A course for players interested in exploring the sounds their instruments make as a basic form of communication. Ecosonic improvisation focuses on ideas of natural soundmaking, on birdsong, and on dialogues, or relationships between sound and emotion. Of particular value to teachers who work with people with little experience of musical instruments.

Writing for Piano: Aubades, Serenades and Nocturnes Directors Stephen Gutman & Martin Butler This course will explore models that refer to the times of the day, exploring a wide range of techniques used by composers in different ages. We will then use this as a basis for writing short new works culminating in an end-of-week concert.

2 Modern Jive Dance+

TWO WEEK COURSES

Director Alina Hancorn Modern Jive is one of the fastest growing and most popular partner dance styles, with over 400,000 people dancing it in the UK alone. With no complicated footwork Modern Jive is extremely easy to learn and can be danced to a variety of music styles, from swing and rock-n-roll to Latin and modern charts. The course is designed for complete beginners, and will take you through the most popular moves, stylish combinations and seductive turns. We string these together at the end of each class – you'll be able to "freestyle" in no time! The course culminates in a Ball where you’ll be able to dance the night away to a blistering set of tunes.

Baroque Orchestra*

Singer Songwriting

Early Brass: Trumpets and Trombones

FULL TIME Director Julian Marshall This course will cover all aspects of writing songs, including melody, harmony, sequences, lyrics, form, arrangement and production, and will provide plenty of opportunities to workshop ideas. This course is open to all who are interested in beginning or developing their songwriting and performance skills.

FULL TIME Directors David Staff & Emily White This course is for those who are interested in the history, development and playing of the late seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth century trumpet and trombone. Trumpeters will focus on trumpet ensembles, working without vent holes as much as possible. Trombonists will focus on trombone choir music and will have the opportunity to play period instruments encompassing five hundred years of the instrument’s history. This is the second week of Early Brass, and it is possible to attend just one or both weeks of this course.

Write an Opera: Professional Development for Teachers Directors Royal Opera House We welcome again the Royal Opera House to lead their internationally acclaimed course for school-teachers. Led by a team of professional artists, the course equips teachers with practical skills to support the development of their students’ learning through the arts. It provides the tools and structures to enable the undertaking of an in-school project in which students are able to devise and stage their own opera from scratch. Prior booking is essential for this course. To request an application form, please contact ROH Education directly on 020 7212 9410 or email education@roh.org.uk

FULL TIME Directors Walter Reiter & Caroline Brown The Baroque Orchestra will perform works by Bach and Telemann, as well as repertoire for this week’s choral concert. This is the second week of a two week course. Participants must commit to both weeks. Please note that this course is subject to an application process – see page 30 for details. Deadline for applications: 16th April.

Week two

31July >07August

Jazz and Improvised Music FULL TIME Directors Keith Tippett & Lewis Riley with Julie Tippetts Voice Ben Clark Drums John Richards Double Bass Ben Waghorn Saxophone This is the second week of a two week course. Please see page 13 for further details.

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Week three We conclude our journey though Haydn’s ‘Esterházy Masses’ with the Harmoniemesse, plus a first for Dartington with Saint-Saëns’ Requiem. Vaughan Williams is featured in a number of projects including the London Symphony for the all-comers orchestra, and the chamber choir with Flos Campi. Harrison Birtwistle will be working with writer Stephen Plaice, director Stephen Langridge and designer Alison Chitty on a new work of music theatre, and James Weeks leads a course in Choral Composition. We welcome back Joanna MacGregor, and Helen Reid will perform the newly commissioned piano concerto by David Matthews. Another premiere will be Ben Wallfisch’s work for chamber choir and orchestra. Tunde Jegede will introduce a project on African Classical music, as well as making a documentary work around the slave musician Joseph Emidy. A week of wind, brass and strings is complemented with accordion and mandolin, plus the ever popular Tango.

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Week three

Choir Director Hilary Davan Wetton Haydn Harmoniemesse (Bärenreiter, sung in Latin) Saint-Saëns Requiem (Kalmus, sung in Latin)

07August >14August

Orchestral Workshop Director Stephen Dummer Vaughan Williams A London Symphony The all-comers orchestra will study Vaughan Williams’ London Symphony. Players of all abilities are welcome.

Chamber Choir Director Jeremy Walker The chamber choir will explore a number of early twentiethcentury English works, including Vaughan Williams' Toward the Unknown Region and the enigmatic Flos Campi, for solo viola, small orchestra and wordless choir. This course is best suited to experienced singers. Participants may be chosen by audition at the beginning of the week.

Vocal Ensembles Directors EXAUDI The vocal ensembles course will study a range of 20th century English part songs (with a few forays into the 19th and 21st), including Britten’s Flower Songs, Vaughan Williams, Stanford, Tippett, Skempton and others. Unlike the choral courses, the emphasis will be on consort singing, one-to-a-part as far as possible, and participants will need to be confident in holding a solo line. As well as learning and (informally) performing the repertoire, there will also be the opportunity to work on vocal technique and the art of ensemble singing with members of EXAUDI during the sessions.

Pictured opposite Laura Hansen at the Tango Ball Pictured above Flautist in the gardens Vocal Ensembles in the gardens

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Chamber Music

Instrumental and Vocal Classes

07August> 14August

Director Becka Rickard with the Solstice Quartet For all the following options, you MUST complete a chamber music form and indicate your preference, (FULL-, PART- or TEA-TIME), when you book. Places are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Coaching from the resident quartet will be available for all options.

Jessica Cash Voice Ian Partridge Voice Joanna MacGregor Piano* Helen Reid Piano Matthew Trusler Violin Peter Sulski Viola Karine Georgian Cello** David Kenedy Cello Peter Buckoke Double Bass Alison Stephens Mandolin Craig Ogden Guitar Anna Noakes Flute Melinda Maxwell Oboe Stephen Dummer Clarinet Laurence Perkins Bassoon Stephen Stirling Horn John Wallace Trumpet David Purser Trombone Ian Watson Accordion

FULL-TIME Sign up in advance to do chamber music from11.15-12.45 AND 2.15-3.45. You will be assigned a morning group and an afternoon group. Groups and repertoire will be fixed by 1 June and music sent out for pre-practice by 1 July. PART-TIME Choose whether to do 11.15-12.45 OR 2.15-3.45 when you arrive, depending on the week’s schedule. Groups and repertoire are fixed on the Sunday morning of week three, so you should not expect to start playing until Sunday afternoon or Monday morning. TEA-TIME Sign up to do chamber music from 3.45-4.45 every day (i.e. after the normal teaching schedule) in order to avoid clashes. Groups and repertoire will be fixed by 1 June and music sent out for pre-practice by 1 July.

Pictured above (L-R) Vocal participant Karine Georgian rehearsing in the Great Hall Carlos Morera, Tango tutor

PLUS ‘THE CHAMBER POT’ A daily play-through of major works from the chamber music repertoire from 3.45-4.45 – no need to sign up in advance. Absolutely all are welcome, but you should be prepared to double-up or swap if necessary. If none of these options suit you, there will be notice boards and meetings where you can arrange your own informal groups, but please be aware that you are unlikely to receive coaching from the Solstice Quartet.

Organ Masterclass** Director David Titterington Free-choice of romantic or contemporary works suitable to be played on the organs of St Mary’s Totnes and St John’s Church Torquay. The specification of these instruments can be found on the NPOR (National Pipe Organ Register) website: www.npor.org.uk Please advise the Summer School office of your repertoire choice when you apply. Please note this class is subject to a process of application – see page 30 for details. Closing date for applications: 9th April.

‘ Dartington is definitely one of those places where magic happens. I think it's the only place on earth where in the morning I sang lute song, in the afternoon I was coached on a Puccini aria before enjoying a spot of croquet; in the evening I went to a jive ball, and then, to end the day, I dropped in on a jazz concert. Oh, and the food is great!’ Rhiannon Llewellyn Participant 2009

Wind-and-Strings Combined Chamber Music* Directors Laurence Perkins and David Kenedy Bach Brandenburg Concerto no 4 (2 flutes, violin, tutti strings, harpsichord continuo) Dvorak Serenade in D minor, op 44 (2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 3 horns, 1 cello, 1 double-bass.) An exciting and rewarding opportunity to explore in depth two large-ensemble masterpieces. Please note that this is a course for diploma standard players – only apply for these groups if you are well above grade 8 standard and confident in tackling music which is musically and technically challenging. Music will be sent out in advance for personal practice, and players will be expected to know their individual parts. Daily tutored sessions will lead to an informal performance at the end of the week. Other mixed ensemble works will be available for general chamber music. Please note that the Bach will be performed on modern instruments at modern pitch (A440). Places for both ensembles will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Choral Composition Director James Weeks Under the guidance of James Weeks, participants will write a short piece to be performed informally at the end of the week by vocal ensemble EXAUDI, who will also be available to test material during the writing process. All pieces should be composed to English texts written before 1700 and participants should select their text prior to arrival (it is a good idea to bring alternatives as well). Pre-composed pieces will not be eligible for performance at the end of the course, though it is acceptable to bring sketch material to work on during the week. The total available forces are eight solo voices, SSAATTBB, and any combination of those voices may be used (it is not essential to use all eight). One or both altos may be countertenors. The course is limited to eight participants, and participants must sign up before the start of the week.

New Rhythms Director Tunde Jegede An exciting opportunity for woodwind, brass and string players to work closely with a composer on his own works. Tunde Jegede is a composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist who is uniquely placed between the worlds of Contemporary Classical, African and Jazz music. This series of workshops will examine notions of expression in contemporary classical music, with particular emphasis on rhythm, and participants will learn and play Tunde’s compositions. There will also be a series of complementary lectures.

3 Week three

07August >14August

Tango Music and Dance+ Directors Laura Hansen & Carlos Morera Laura and Carlos return with their much-loved Tango course, which includes lessons in both music and dance separately. Anybody with proper shoes (no rubber soles) is welcome at the dance workshop. In the music workshop, no previous experience of Tango is necessary but instrumentalists (all strings, flutes and piano) need some sight-reading ability. Participants should commit for the whole week in order to enjoy the Tango Ball.

THREE WEEK COURSE Advanced Conducting** FULL TIME Director Diego Masson This is the first week of a three week course, and offers the opportunity for advanced conductors to work intensively under the direction of internationally renowned conductor, Diego Masson. This course is subject to a process of application and audition, and participants must commit to all three weeks. Please see page 30 for details. Closing date for applications: 12th March. Please note that this course will finish on Monday 30th August as there will be a performance on Sunday 29th.

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Week four A week with a distinct Viennese flavour concludes with Schubert’s Mass in E flat – led by Bob Chilcott, who will also direct his work on Aesop’s Fables with the chamber choir. The Festival Orchestra perform Schubert’s ‘Great’ C major Symphony plus Berg’s Violin Concerto. Berg’s chamber music and songs will feature across the week. Julian Anderson begins the two week Advanced Composition course, and we welcome Meredith Monk, the extraordinary composer, singer and dancer to Summer School for the first time – though she came earlier to Dartington to workshop her Songs of Ascension with the Elysian Quartet as part of the TAC programme. Stephen Montague will be with us for an ‘all Summer School’ participatory experience (who can forget his Apparitions!), whilst the Orchestral Workshop tackles Bruckner’s 8th Symphony – complete with Wagner Tubas. Lighten up with Songs from the Shows – sing, or play in the Theatre Orchestra.

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Week four

Choir Director Bob Chilcott Schubert Mass in E flat (Edition Peters, sung in Latin) Brahms Alto Rhapsody (new arrangement for full choir in preparation by Bob Chilcott. Details tbc on our website and in the music lists.)

14 August >21 August

Orchestral Workshop Director Richard Heason Bruckner Symphony no 8 The all-comers orchestra, with coaching from course tutors, will work on Bruckner's symphonic masterpiece, leading to a performance at the end of the week.

Chamber Choir Director Bob Chilcott This course is suitable for keen and able singers, and will explore Schubert’s Gebet and Christ ist erstanden, as well as Chilcott’s Aesop's Fables, one of which is based on the Schubert song Du bist die Ruh.

Chamber Music Coordinator Barbara Sue White with the Duke Quartet and Israel Piano Trio > Any one, at any level, may play in chamber music groups. Ensembles are formed at an initial chamber music meeting and through open sign-ups. > Players select their own timetable and repertoire. Some people prefer to remain with the same group all week, whilst others participate in a variety of ensembles. > Bring your own music stand and some chamber music, or borrow music from the Summer School Library. > Special help is available for those without chamber music experience, and everyone is welcome to join in for the orchestral version of the Mendelssohn Octet,

Pictured opposite Chamber Music participants Pictured above John Kenny, Trombone tutor Wind ensemble

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‘ The Summer School has been a fantastic opportunity to step back from a busy schedule as a teacher, pianist and workshop leader and reflect on my own artistic practice and direction.’ Mark Lockett Participant 2009

Week four

14 August> 21 August

Bach Brandenburgs, and the Brahms Sextet op18. These sessions are led by the resident quartet. > Coaches are often willing to play and coach from within groups, offering all participants, of every standard, the opportunity to play with professionals. > For pianists who prepare a specific chamber music work, the coordinator will arrange a play-through. Coaching will also be available if desired.

Instrumental and Vocal Classes Richard Edgar Wilson Voice* Della Jones Voice Katharina Wolpe Piano David Owen Norris Piano Miriam Kramer Violin Rivka Golani Viola* Karine Georgian Cello** Peter Buckoke Double Bass Lynda Coffin Flute Sarah Francis Oboe Alan Hacker Clarinet* Laurence Perkins Bassoon Gerard McChrystal Saxophone Julian Baker Horn and Wagner Tuba (Please note that a set of Wagner Tubas will be available for use by horn players) Paul Archibald Trumpet John Kenny Trombone

Wind Chamber Music Director Laurence Perkins Another great week for those who enjoy playing wind chamber music! This course is open to players (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn) from around grade 3 to diploma standard, exploring a wide range of music for small and large ensembles, including some of the wonderful Viennese wind repertoire. Players who sign up for this course will be expected to commit to the allocated session times each day, and will be allocated a group with other players of roughly

similar standard, with tutoring in some of the sessions. There will also be opportunities for playing with other chamber groups through the week. Please note that it is not possible to send out music beforehand for this course – parts will be distributed on the Sunday to all players. Please ensure that you are as accurate as possible in your self-assessment of playing standard when applying.

Songs from the Shows Director Robert Purvis This course, aimed at singers of all abilities and experience, will take a boisterous journey through the world of musical theatre, with songs by great names such as Porter, Loesser, Lerner, and discovering newer shows such as Avenue Q, Hairspray and A New Brain. The course will culminate in a semi-staged showcase with opportunities for solo numbers as well as choruses.

Theatre Orchestra Director Robert Purvis The opportunity to play through show scores with a West End professional is an incredibly valuable experience for budding pit musicians. This course will explore the unique shorthand and signals used, through a variety of well-known scores. All instrumentalists are welcome.

Advanced Percussion Course* Director Joby Burgess Aimed at percussionists, as well as kit players looking to broaden their horizons, this course is suitable for music students (either aiming at or currently studying at college/university level) and mature students. The course will focus mainly on ensemble playing, discovering and learning music by Steve Reich, John Cage, Max Roach and Frank Zappa, whilst exploring traditional music, improvisation and many of the technical challenges of percussion playing.

* These classes are for advanced participants only. ** These classes are for advanced participants only and are subject to an application process. See page 30 for details.

4 Dancing Voice / Singing Body Directors Meredith Monk and Vocal Ensemble with the Elysian Quartet The Dancing Voice / Singing Body workshop offers a place where voice, movement and image intersect, creating a unique opportunity for participants to discover their own personal inner richness. After beginning with breathing techniques and a detailed vocal and movement warm-up, participants work with the voice and body as instruments for exploring range, timbre, gesture, resonance, character, landscape and rhythm to uncover the fundamentals of performance and connecting to the world. Meredith Monk is a pioneer in what is now called ‘extended vocal technique’ and ‘interdisciplinary performance’, and she and the Ensemble will collaborate with the Elysian Quartet on Songs of Ascension, a performance which will require some additional chorus, to be taken from those participating in the workshops.

TWO WEEK COURSES Advanced Composition** FULL TIME Director Julian Anderson This is a unique opportunity to work with one of Britain’s leading composers. Six students will be selected to study with Julian Anderson, and the course will culminate in a concert including works composed during the week. This is the first week of a two week course, and participants must commit to both weeks. Entry to the course is subject to a process of application. Please see page 30 for details. Closing date for applications: 12th March.

Advanced Opera** Mozart -The Marriage of Figaro FULL TIME Director Alexander Oliver This is the first week of a two-week course designed for emerging professional and advanced student singers. Participants must commit to both weeks. Alexander Oliver will give specialist coaching. Please note that entry to this course is subject to a process of application and audition. Please see page 30 for details. Please note that this course will finish on Monday 30th August as there will be a performance on Sunday 29th. Closing date for applications: 12th March.

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14 August >21 August

THREE WEEK COURSE Advanced Conducting** FULL TIME Director Diego Masson This is the second week of a three week course. Please note that entry to this course is subject to a process of application and audition. Please see page 30 for details. Please note that this course will finish on Monday 30th August as there will be a performance on Sunday 29th. Closing date for applications: 12th March.

Pictured above (L-R) Orchestral Workshop Percussion Cellist in the Courtyard

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Week five Now’s the time to say goodbye... to Gavin Henderson, after 26 Summer Schools and to Diego Masson after 27 Summer Schools. Graeme Jenkins came to Gavin’s first Summer School in 1985 and here conducts the Verdi Requiem by way of farewell. Lots of trumpets, of course, not only in the Verdi but also with Graham Ashton’s New York Chamber Brass. Diego Masson conducts the last of three semistaged performances of The Marriage of Figaro – directed by Alexander Oliver culminating the Advanced Conducting and Advanced Opera courses. We say farewell to Herbie Flowers, in absentia, with the Light Orchestra programme and resonance of RockShop in Carol Pemberton’s Gospel Choir. The Viennese theme continues with Linda Hirst’s masterclass in Schoenberg’s seminal Pierrot Lunaire – a vocal and instrumental construct that has permeated some sixty years of Summer School. Parties galore and a salsa band to boot! This is a very significant turning point but Summer School goes on!

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Week five

Choir Director Graeme Jenkins Verdi Requiem (Ricordi, sung in Latin)

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21 August >28August

Coordinator Barbara Sue White with the Stanford Quartet See pages 23-24 for course description.

Instrumental and Vocal Classes Linda Hirst Voice Adrian Thompson Voice Rolf Hind Piano* Andrew Zolinsky Piano Jack Liebeck Violin Peter Reit Horn Graham Ashton & Rich Clymer Trumpet Tim Albright Trombone Kyle Turner Tuba

Advanced Brass Chamber Music* Directors New York Chamber Brass (Ensemble-in-Residence, Purchase College, State University of New York) This course will be open to both pre-existing quintets and individual players of an advanced or diploma standard. Individual players will be accepted on a first come, first served basis and ensembles will be arranged as far as possible in advance. The course will cover a range of repertoire, and there may also be performance opportunities in the evening concerts.

* These classes are for advanced participants only. See page 30 for details.

Pictured opposite Choir rehearsal in the Great Hall Pictured above Advanced Brass Chamber Music Double Bassist at the Tea Dance

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21 August> 28August

Composition for Beginners

Dartington Festival Light Orchestra

Director Peter Copley This is a practical course for those interested in composing music of any genre concentrating upon the skills common to all composition, such as melody, construction, harmonic progression and instrumentation. Beginners and interested listeners are welcome and no previous composing experience is necessary, although basic music literacy is an advantage. Please bring any instrument you play (at whatever level) and manuscript paper. At the end of the course, there will be an informal concert of music composed during the week.

Directors Alan Gout, Andy Baker and Peter Poole Back by popular demand, the orchestra embarks on its second decade this summer. Each day there will be two sessions – early morning and late afternoon. Explore the melodic grace and style of the days of the seaside pier and ballroom orchestras, the rhythm and elegance of the ‘wireless’ and luxury hotel dance bands, and orchestral ‘lollipops’ from Music While You Work and Friday Night Is Music Night. We rehearse music by masters such as Eric Coates and Leroy Anderson, operetta favourites and overtures, and music by the great composers showing their lighter side, not forgetting the classic songs of the great 20th century popular tunesmiths George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Richard Rodgers, Leonard Bernstein and many more. From these we make a selection for our three events: the Tea-Dance on the lawn (weather permitting) including the jive competition and overwhelmingly popular Gay Gordons; the Dartington Festival Light Orchestra concert; and Friday’s closing event of the entire Summer School, the Grand Viennese Ball. There are usually enough players to allow you to drop out and try the waltz or polka for yourselves. There will almost certainly be an opportunity for you to form your own ensembles – so bring some music too. This course is an opportunity to play a lot of different styles of music alongside the most unintimidating team of professionals you are ever likely to meet. Have no fear: this orchestra accommodates all ages and abilities (and nearly all instruments!).

Intermediate Composition Director Peter Copley A practical course for those with some previous experience in composition for any genre, who wish to extend their skills and knowledge. Topics for discussion and practice will include techniques of developing basic material, writing for specific instruments, voice, evolving structure and creating textural variety within a composition. Please bring any instrument you play (at whatever level) and manuscript paper. Basic musical literacy is a necessity for this course, although problems with notation will be covered. If time allows, previously composed pieces by participants may also be played and discussed in the class. At the end of the course, there will be an informal concert of music composed during the week.

Pierrot Lunaire*

Pictured above (L-R) Advanced Conducting participant Tea Dance on the lawn Orchestral Workshop

Directors Linda Hirst and the Mercury Quintet Linda Hirst and the Mercury Quintet will offer intensive coaching on Schoenberg’s expressionist masterpiece. There will be places on the course for several singers (male and female), and one player per instrumental part (flute, clarinet, violin/viola, cello, piano). Participants must be at least of diploma level. The course will culminate in an end-of-week performance.

* These classes are for advanced participants only. ** These classes are for advanced participants only and are subject to an application process. See page 30 for details.

‘ It is an incredible and unique atmosphere – very friendly and great to get serious work done. There is an impressive emphasis on community and musical communication rather than competition. I’ve been able to work hard, learn a lot, but never feel pressured.’ Kate Whitley Bursary Student 2009

Salsa Band

TWO WEEK COURSES

Director Bosco de Oliveira The Salsa Band is open to all instrumentalists of grade 5 standard and above, with some spaces for singers. The course will take a riotous tour through many of the major salsa styles from all over Latin America. We’ll learn a host of Salsa standards, and will be putting our new found skills to use at the end of the week when we play for the Salsa Ball.

Advanced Composition**

Gospel Choir Director Carol Pemberton Uplifting, harmonious, soul-stirring, challenging and fun all describe the power and appeal of the Gospel Choir sessions! These are led by Carol Pemberton – music director of internationally acclaimed a cappella group Black Voices. The workshops will cover a range of black music traditions that influence and shape what today we call black Gospel. Daily sessions will culminate in a concert including some of the best-loved Gospel music.

In residence this week Matthew Barley (cello), Viktoria Mullova (violin), Julian Joseph (piano), Paul Clarvis (percussion) and Sam Walton (percussion) will be developing a programme of new work, which they will perform at the end of the week. Additionally, the group will also run some improvisation workshops and advanced string sessions, and Viktoria will give an advanced violin masterclass. These activities will not be scheduled until the start of the week, when a sign-up sheet will be made available for interested participants.

FULL TIME Director Julian Anderson The second week of a two-week course. Please note that entry to this course is subject to a process of application. See page 30 for details. Closing date for applications: 12th March.

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Advanced Opera** Mozart - The Marriage of Figaro FULL TIME Director Alexander Oliver The second week of a two-week course. Please note that entry to this course is subject to a process of application and audition. See page 30 for details. Please note that this course will finish on Monday 30th August as there will be a performance on Sunday 29th. Closing date for applications: 12th March.

THREE WEEK COURSE Advanced Conducting** FULL TIME Director Diego Masson The third week of a three-week course. Please note that entry to this course is subject to a process of application and audition. See page 30 for details. Please note that this course will finish on Monday 30th August as there will be a performance on Sunday 29th. Closing date for applications: 12th March.

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Advanced courses Dartington prides itself on offering intensive, high-quality residential training for music students and those on the threshold of their professional careers.

Instrumental and Vocal Classes Weeks 1/2/3/4/5

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Some of our instrumental and vocal classes are aimed specifically at advanced level students, or those of diploma standard and higher. These are marked with a * in the brochure. Other classes are subject to an application process, and are marked **. These include: Dame Emma Kirkby – voice, week 1 David Titterington – organ, weeks 2 & 3 Karine Georgian – cello, weeks 3 & 4 Closing date for applications: 9th April 2010

Baroque Orchestra Weeks 1&2

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The Baroque Orchestra course runs for two intensive weeks and is full time. The course offers expert tutelage from some of Europe’s leading period instrument players, as well as baroque dance instruction (week 1 only), and is aimed at advanced student and emerging professional musicians, who must attend for both weeks. The Baroque Orchestra is a period instrument group, and accompanies the main Summer School choir for the final performance of each week. Some beginners on period instruments may be accepted on the basis of their CV. Closing date for applications: 16th April 2010

Advanced Conducting Weeks 3,4&5

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This full-time, three week course offers a limited number of places to advanced student and emerging professional conductors. The standard is generally extremely high, and competition for places is fierce. In its history, the course has welcomed many distinguished young professionals, as well as alumni drawn from some of the world’s top conservatoires. Former students include Ilan Volkov, David Angus, Shuntaro Sato, Dominic Wheeler, Paul Goodwin and Piotr Anderszewski. Conductors work intensively on orchestral repertoire with internationally renowned conductor Diego Masson. The course works closely with Advanced Opera participants, and student conductors normally conduct our opera performances. Shortlisted applicants must be available to audition in London in May. Closing date for applications: 12th March 2010

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General Courses Weeks 3/4/5

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Some of our general courses are aimed at advanced or diploma standard players, and offer great opportunities for high-level ensemble playing. These are marked with a * in the brochure. Advanced general courses include Wind-andStrings Combined Chamber Music (week 3), Advanced Percussion Course (week 4), Advanced Brass Chamber Music (week 5) and Pierrot Lunaire (week 5).You do not have to submit a formal application to take part in these courses.

Applying for Advanced Courses

Advanced Opera Weeks 4 &5

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The Advanced Opera course is an invaluable opportunity for singers on the threshold of their professional careers. Past participants have been drawn from National Opera Studio, Cardiff International Academy of Voice, The Royal Academy of Music and Conservatorium van Amsterdam amongst others. Students can expect to receive intensive, high-quality training on a major work. This year, Alexander Oliver, Artistic Director of the Dutch National Opera Academy offers specialist coaching on Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro leading to three semi-staged performances with orchestra in the Great Hall. Advanced Opera participants work in close collaboration with Advanced Conductors, and shortlisted applicants must be available to audition in London in May. Closing date for applications: 12th March 2010

Please submit: > Either a booking form with deposit OR a financial assistance form (see pages 36-37 for details). > CV, covering letter and tutor’s reference. > A recording of two contrasting pieces on CD or mp3 (mp3s via email only). Please label clearly and check this plays before you send. If you need your CD returned, enclose a SAE with the correct postage attached. Envelopes with insufficient postage will not be returned. > Advanced Conducting students need not submit a recording. > Advanced Composition students must submit two scores, along with corresponding recordings. They need not submit recordings of themselves playing. All applications can be submitted via email or by post. Email applications should comprise as few emails as possible. Postal applications should be sent together in a single envelope to:

Advanced Composition Weeks 4 &5

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This two week, full-time course is particularly suited to composition students and young professional composers. There are a limited number of places available, and as with the other advanced courses, the standard is very high. Our record of hosting eminent composers has a most distinguished history Enescu, Stravinsky, Hindemith, Copland, Britten, Lutosławski, Babbitt, Lou Harrison, Maderna, Nono, Berio, Feldman and Andriessen can be counted amongst those teaching in the early years of the Summer School. This year, six students will be selected to study with renowned British composer Julian Anderson, himself a past student of the course. The course will comprise a series of group seminars in which composer participants will present their music; Julian Anderson will analyse works by Lachenmann, Knussen, Lindberg, Vivier, Leroux - and by himself. The course will culminate in a concert of works composed during the two weeks. Closing date for applications: 12th March 2010

The Administrator, Dartington International Summer School, The Barn, Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6DE +44 [0]1803 847083 c.morseprivett@dartington.org Please note the different closing dates for each course. Pictured opposite Advanced Brass Chamber Music Pictured above (L-R) Advanced Composition Advanced Brass Chamber Music

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Fees & accommodation

Charges shown are per person per week. Young people under 18 must be accompanied by a parent / guardian or responsible adult (aged 18 or over).

Pictured opposite Mediaeval Courtyard Pictured above Mediaeval Courtyard Deck chairs on the lawn

Mediaeval Courtyard Ensuite Single / Double / Twin £1195 Private Single / Double / Twin £1065 Shared Single / Double / Twin* £940 Arranged around the mediaeval Courtyard of Dartington Hall there are 51 bedrooms, many of which retain their original character, from beamed ceilings to tiled fire surrounds made by Bernard Leach. Broadband is accessible in the East Wing bedrooms and wireless broadband is available in the lounge area of each wing. Meals are taken in the White Hart dining room adjacent to the cosy bar.

Higher Close Single £780 Single rooms in conventional college halls of residence. Rooms are simple and functional with integral sinks and shared bathroom facilities. Higher Close is located just outside the mediaeval Courtyard, and is only two minutes walk from The Great Hall. Higher Close has its own dining room for residents.

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The Postern Single / Double / Twin ÂŁ695 A choice of single, double or twin rooms in conventional college halls of residence. Rooms are simple and functional with integral sinks and shared bathroom facilities. They are adjacent to a beautiful historic manor house that houses the pleasant dining room. Residents take breakfast and dinner at the Postern, and lunch in the Higher Close dining room. The Postern is situated about one mile from the central Courtyard, and a limited minibus service is provided.

Foxhole White House Single / Twin* ÂŁ590 Single rooms in conventional college halls of residence with integral sinks and shared bathroom facilities. Continental breakfast is provided in the dining room on the ground floor of Foxhole White House, and lunch and dinner are taken at Higher Close. Foxhole is ten to fifteen minutes walk up the driveway and through the pleasant gardens. Please bring a torch for the walk back after the late night concerts.

Foxhole Courtyard Single / Twin* ÂŁ500 Basic single rooms in conventional college halls of residence with integral sinks and shared bathroom facilities. Continental breakfast is provided at Foxhole White House dining room, with other meals being taken at Higher Close. Foxhole is ten to fifteen minutes walk up the driveway and through the pleasant gardens. Please bring a torch for the walk back after the late night concerts.

* Limited availability

Tented Village Adult £500 Child (5-12years) £250 A limited number of tents will be set around a central marquee with seating. Camp beds will be provided but you will need to bring your own sleeping bag or bedding. Toilets and showers are located nearby. Meals will be taken at our Higher Close dining room. Please bring your own torch and Wellington boots in case of rain.

Campers One person with 2 man tent/caravan £450 Second person on the same pitch £350 Child (5-12years) £210 (Children under 5 are free) Toilets and showers are located nearby and there is the use of a kitchen in the adjacent school building. Meals, tents and caravans are not provided.

Non-residents Adult £350 Child (5-12years) £200 Meals are not provided. Please check our local Tourist Information web site for details of local accommodation: www.totnesinformation.co.uk

Children Child 3-12 years:10%discount for child sharing with parent(s). This increases to a 50% discount if the child sleeps on a Z-bed. Children under 3 years: free of charge. Cots can be provided at a charge of £60 per week.

Pictured above Cream teas on the lawn Campsite The estate

Students There is a 10% discount for students in full-time education or for those with a valid student card. Please present a copy of your card at the point of booking.

Parents & Guardians If you need to accompany a young person under 18, but do not intend to participate in Summer School yourself, please contact the Bookings Administrator to discuss on +44 [0]1803 847077.

‘ Dartington more than any other place I know fulfils the dream that, for a while at least, through a united love of music in the most beautiful surroundings, all men, women and children can and do become brothers and sisters in the true spirit of Beethoven and Schiller’s message...’ David Kenedy Artist 2009

All details correct at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to alter details if necessary.

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How to book First, choose your area of accommodation. Please see the map on the back cover to get a good impression of where everything is located on the estate. Remember that prices listed include: > Accommodation (excluding non-resident and campers) > All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) starting with dinner on the day of arrival and ending with breakfast on the day of departure. There is no Saturday lunch. Meals are not provided for campers and non-residents. > Attendance at all performances, courses and workshops during the period booked. When a concert auditorium is filled to capacity, no guarantee of a seat is given.

By post: Fill in the centre-spread booking form and return to:

The Bookings Administrator, Dartington International Summer School, The Barn, Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6DE By phone: +44 [0]1803 847077 By fax: +44 [0]1803 847087 Online: www.dartington.org/summer-school 36

Dartington International Summer School cannot accept responsibility for personal property and possessions, including musical instruments. Although locked facilities are available for instrument storage, it remains essential that you take out adequate insurance to cover all your valuable goods.

Payment > Deposits of ÂŁ100 per person per week should accompany your initial booking. This is not necessary if you are applying for a Bursary. > Deposits are returnable (less ÂŁ50 handling charge per person) if bookings are cancelled before the 23rd April. > Deposits will not be returned after this date unless the chosen accommodation/first-choice course cannot be provided. > The balance of fees is due on or before 4th June. > If you have paid your deposit by card, we will automatically take the remaining balance from the same card on or after 4th June unless you have already paid, or you notify us of your intention to pay using a different medium. > No refunds can be made after the 4th June, and any reserved accommodation not paid for in full by this date will be re-sold. > Alternative payment plans can be discussed by contacting the Bookings Administrator on +44 [0]1803 847077. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU TAKE OUT INSURANCE TO COVER CANCELLATION COSTS.

Childcare facilities Please contact: Humpty Dumpty Childcare, Foxhole, Dartington Hall Estate, Totnes, TQ9 6EB Tel: +44 [0]1803 866863 Web: www.humptydumptychildcareltd.co.uk Nursery (3months -5 years) and Playclub (5-12 years) facilities are available. It is essential to book in advance if you wish to take advantage of this facility.

Access information Wheelchair users - access is provided in the Great Hall and the Barn Theatre, as well as some of the studios. Accessible bedrooms are available in the main Courtyard accommodation. Mobility Buggies can be ordered through the Bookings Administrator at the point of booking. Hearing impairment - there is an induction loop available in the Great Hall and Barn Theatre. Visual impairment - a tour of the campus can be arranged in advance and guide dogs are welcome. Funding is available to help cover the cost of helpers. If you wish to discuss any special requirements or make further enquiries about any of the information contained on this page, please telephone the Bookings Administrator on +44 [0]1803 847077 or email diss.bookings@dartington.org

Financial assistance

Apply for Financial Assistance Download an application form from www.dartington.org/summer-school/ financial-assistance Complete in full and return to us along with:

Dartington International Summer School is committed to supporting and nurturing deserving musicians of any age at any stage of their musical development.

> CV outlining your musical experiences and qualifications. > Tutorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reference referring to your musical ability, potential and progress. > Recording of two contrasting pieces on CD or mp3 (mp3s via email only). Please label clearly and check this plays before you send. If you need your CD returned, enclose a SAE with the correct postage attached. Envelopes with insufficient postage will not be returned. > Covering letter telling us why you need a financial award and why attending Dartington International Summer School would be beneficial to you. > Passport sized photograph securely attached to the form with your name written clearly on the back. Electronic submissions should be an original digital image or a high quality scan. All applications can be submitted either via email, or by post. Email applications should comprise as few emails as possible. Postal applications should be sent together in a single envelope to:

Bursaries You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be a student to apply for a bursary. We welcome applications from deserving musicians from all walks of life, be they students, retired, or on a low-income. Bursaries provide up to 90% of the full cost (fees, accommodation and meals) for participants staying in Foxhole accommodation. The number of awards is limited so please investigate all other funding and sponsorship sources.

Participants with disabilities In addition to applying for personal bursaries, participants with disabilities can apply for bursaries to help cover the cost of their helpers while at the Summer School. For further information, please contact the Bookings Administrator on +44 [0]1803 847077 or email diss.bookings@dartington.org

The Administrator, Dartington International Summer School, The Barn, Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6DE +44 [0]1803 847083 c.morseprivett@dartington.org Applications must reach Dartington by 5pm on Friday 16 April 2010.

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Pictured above Bursary students

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Volunteers The Summer School relies on a large number of volunteers to help make the courses, performances and accommodation arrangements run smoothly. These volunteers are split into three groups: House Parents, Stewards and Trogs.

‘ The Trogs are the Nibelungs of Dartington. Backstage, front of house, outside, inside – you name it: if something needs doing, you’ll find one or more of these young volunteers doing it.’ Mark Doran Musical Opinion, November-December 2009

House Parents

Trogs

House Parents have one of the most important responsibilities in the Summer School – to make sure that Summer School attendees are well looked after. They are on duty at all times, and should be ready and willing to help whenever necessary. Duties include anything from driving the Summer School minibus to registering late arrivals. House Parents receive all accommodation and food for their stay, as well as the opportunity to take part in Summer School courses when duties allow. House Parents MUST: > have attended the Summer School previously > be at least 21 years old > have a full driving licence > have a mobile phone. In addition, the Postern House Parent must have a D1 category on their driving licence and be at least 25 years old.

Trogs are the general assistants of the Summer School. Trogging is one of Dartington’s finest institutions, and is considered excellent experience for those interested in Arts Administration. Trogs acquire a privileged knowledge of the ins-and-outs of running a major festival, and many former Trogs have found their way into some of the most acclaimed arts institutions in the country. Indeed, Summer School’s current Creative Producer started life as a Trog, as did Sir Nicholas Kenyon CBE (Managing Director of the Barbican Centre and formerly Director of the BBC Proms). Duties may include anything from setting up spaces for courses and performances to acting as an artist liaison, driving the Summer School van to back stage performance management; writing programmes, running hospitality, moving pianos and harpsichords, page turning... and anything else that needs to be done! Due to the long working hours, Trogs are unable to take part in courses, but do receive accommodation (sometimes in shared rooms) and food during their stay. Although Trogging is extremely rewarding and good fun, the work is demanding both physically and mentally, so please consider carefully before choosing to apply. > Suggested minimum age: 21. > Must have musical knowledge to at least A-level standard or equivalent. > Applicants whose first language is not English must be completely fluent in English. > Full driving licence is highly desirable. Please note that in week five, Trogs will be required to stay until Monday 30th August.

Stewards Stewards provide the front-of-house operation for all Summer School performances. Duties include selling programmes and tickets prior to events, checking tickets and the evacuation of performances in an emergency. This is an extremely important job, which must not be taken lightly. Stewards are charged £50 towards their stay. In return, they receive accommodation (sometimes in shared rooms) and food, as well as the opportunity to take part in Summer School courses when duties allow. > Suggested minimum age:21. > Applicants whose first language is not English must have very good spoken English. > Applicants must be physically fit. > Experience of customer service / stewarding is highly desirable. > Knowledge of Health and Safety and First Aid procedures is desirable.

Pictured opposite Trog piano move, Great Hall Pictured above Trog with timpani

How to apply An application form for all placements is available online. Applications should be received by 7th May, but if positions are still available late applications may be considered. For further information on volunteers, please contact us on +44 [0]1803 847083 / summerschool@dartington.org

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Who we are A history of Summer School

‘ I first came to Dartington as a student of the composer, Luciano Berio. Before I came, he remarked, “Ah, Dartington! It is music heaven.” Doesn’t that say it all?’ Barbara Sue White Artist 2009

The Summer School grew out of the first Edinburgh Festival in 1947, an event launched by John Christie of Glyndebourne as a means of post-war cultural healing, and as a platform for his operatic endeavour. “... but where is the teaching?” asked several of the major artists, most notably Artur Schnabel. The Salzburg Festival was to have a Summer School for Art led by Oskar Kokoschka – could not Edinburgh have something similar for music? The Festival’s director Rudolf Byng had too much on his plate, but Schnabel’s sometime student William Glock suggested that a Summer School for Music could be established in one of the English boarding schools – and so it came to pass that the event was launched in 1948 at Bryanston. Britain was remote from the musical and cultural thrust of the European and American mainstream, and the Summer School quickly became a meeting ground for those hungry to explore a new musical landscape – not only in terms of contemporary music, but also areas of early music that had hitherto been largely neglected. Legendary figures such as Hindemith, Enescu, Copland, Carter and Boulanger helped to underscore a vital commitment to composition from the outset. Meanwhile, at Dartington the emergent Amadeus String Quartet was being nurtured in the context of musical exploration led by Imogen Holst. Both she and the quartet were immediately a part of the Summer School at Bryanston and helped to pave the way for its move to Dartington five years later, an initiative led by Peter Cox, as Dartington’s Arts Administrator, who was also to become the founding Principal of the College of Arts. Aided by John Amis as administrator and Bea Musson as registrar, the Summer School was directed by William Glock for more than thirty years, and for much of that time Glock ran it in tandem with the BBC Proms. Dartington was affectionately referred to in the BBC music department as ‘the annexe’. The BBC was a useful resource and ‘powerbase’ from which Glock could inform and influence Summer School planning; indeed a number of BBC stalwarts would become regular Summer School tutors, notably Hans Keller.

A family of regular artists emerged – Vlado Perlemuter and George Malcolm, who gave title to ‘the Trogs’, the team of helpers who stage manage the complex weave of courses and concerts, and look after artists. Many Trogs who generally come from student backgrounds, go on to become leaders in the wider cultural world. Every year has its high points, but 1957 was a particular highpoint, with the visit of Stravinsky and a composition class that included Peter Maxwell Davies, Harrison Birtwistle, Alexander Goehr, Hugh Wood, Richard Rodney Bennett and Cornelius Cardew as students. The midfifties are often recalled as the Italian Years with Luigi Nono, Bruno Maderna and Luciano Berio teaching. Then also, fond Dutch memories – with the Netherlands Wind Ensemble, and the Dutch connection – remain vibrant with those participating in early music. William Glock was succeeded as Artistic Director by Peter Maxwell Davies, who was in charge for five years – with his ensemble ‘The Fires of London’ very much in residence. In 1985, Gavin Henderson took over running the Summer School in tandem with the Brighton Festival, the Trinity College of Music and now The Central School of Speech and Drama. Gavin changed the title from Summer School of Music to Dartington International Summer School, reflecting the programming of other disciplines – dance, film and theatre – but all with a musical connection. He extended the period to five weeks, increased the range of composition courses and greatly enhanced the programme of early music. He instated the advanced opera course, brought in Keith Tippett to direct a Jazz course, and then Herbie Flowers to explore aspects of Rock and song writing with the RockShop. Orchestral provision has lead to the consolidation of the Festival Orchestra for three weeks and of period instrument work in the Baroque Orchestra for the first two weeks. While previously the choir was regularly accompanied by two pianos, Henderson has ensured that it always works with orchestra. The bedrock of the Summer School remains the choir, the instrumental masterclasses and workshops, the composition courses and the wide mix of chamber music.

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Pictured opposite Diego Masson and the Dartington Festival Orchestra Pictured above Cast of The Boyfriend with Sir Sandy Wilson, Simon Dearsley and Gavin Henderson, 1998

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About Dartington A pioneering charity

Dartington International Summer School is a department of The Dartington Hall Trust, a pioneering charity which seeks to nurture ideas to address pressing problems through our work in the arts, sustainability and social justice. The charity seeks to achieve this in three ways: > Directly, by developing and operating new initiatives that form the basis of Dartington’s charitable programmes. > Supportively, by being a host for a range of self-funded initiatives. > Indirectly, by providing inspiration and a place of reflection for people at important points in their lives. Dartington Hall sits at the heart of an inspirational 1200-acre estate in Devon. It has a rich heritage as the home of the ‘Dartington Experiment’: a pioneering project by Leonard and Dorothy Elmhirst which included rural regeneration, progressive education and creative endeavour. The Dartington Hall Trust was founded by the Elmhirsts in the 1920s. Within a few years, Dartington was not only a centre of educational and agricultural innovation, but also a magnet for artists and musicians from around the world, who saw Dartington as the ideal environment to conceive, develop and test promising ideas. This extraordinary heritage of creative activity has developed and inspired a distinctive culture that underlies the spirit of Dartington. Today’s Dartington is as vibrant as ever, with a local, national and global reach. There are 16 charitable activities, which include Schumacher College, South West Music School, the sustainable land use project called Landscope, Transatlantic Arts Consortium and a flourishing social justice department. The Dartington estate is also a significant visitor attraction: offering a year round cinema and arts programme, and award-winning conferencing and leisure breaks. There is also the very popular White Hart bar and restaurant, the Cider Press retail centre and Totnes Bookshop.

‘ What is life if not for experiment and new creation.’ Leonard Elmhirst

What next for Dartington The next few years will see rapid expansion throughout the Trust, with a considerable increase in conferencing and accommodation facilities. Education will remain fundamental to what we do at Dartington. The charity will continue to work closely with University College Falmouth and numerous higher and further education institutions, including King Edward VI Community College, South Devon College and Duchy College. The Arts at Dartington will extend its national and international reach, establishing an arts Space on the estate in the former Dartington College of Arts buildings. This exciting facility will enable us to support the creation of new artistic commissions and provide studios for a range of companies to develop their work. Our Social Justice arm has seen significant expansion recently and now comprises: Research in Practice, Research in Practice for Adults, Centre for Excellence and Outcomes in Children and Young People's Services and the Devon School for Social Entrepreneurs. Social Justice is currently working with all departments, and in consultation with the local community, to deliver the Abundant Life Project; an experimental retirement community based on the Foxhole site, where creativity and personal development will run alongside care for life. Our Sustainability department, in partnership with Duchy College, has recently brought a new course onto the Dartington estate: The Dartington Certificate in Sustainable Horticulture. This provides students with the skills necessary for sustainable 21st century food production and gardening. It is one of a number of exciting sustainability projects which include: the nationally renowned Grade 2 listed Dartington Gardens and School Farm, a community-focussed market garden working to organic standards (part of the Landscope Project). We also have the internationally acclaimed Schumacher College. The college is successfully demonstrating the potential for ecological land management practices. Dartington is now well on the way to achieving its mission of transforming the estate into a carbon and waste neutral ‘Living Classroom’ by 2015.

The Dartington Hall Trust is now looking positively towards the development of our current charitable activities. To learn more about Dartington and all the activities that you could be a part of, please visit: www.dartington.org

Pictured opposite The Tiltyard, Dartington Hall Gardens Pictured above The Bed by Angela Praed

University College Falmouth – Dartington Campus The former Dartington College of Arts has now formally merged with University College Falmouth, and the whole college will be relocating to Cornwall in autumn 2010. For further information, please visit: www.falmouth.ac.uk

The Arts at Dartington The Summer School is part of The Arts at Dartington, the department that produces all the arts activities of The Dartington Hall Trust, including the year-round programme of music, theatre, dance & contemporary performance, a full-time cinema and South West Music School, a centre of advanced training in music. For full information visit www.dartington.org/arts, sign up for email updates at www.dartington.org/signup or call +44 [0]1803 847074.

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Do join us In 2010 the fundraising team will be working to secure approximately £300,000 to support the Summer School programme. This annual requirement is met with grants from Arts Council England, Trusts and Foundations, Corporate sponsorship and support from the many loyal individuals who recognise the need for their charitable donations.

The Friends of the Summer School at Dartington The Friends of the Summer School at Dartington is the membership scheme for individual supporters of the Summer School. The minimum subscription is £35 per year, for which members receive invitations to events during the Summer School, as well as Resonance, the popular bi-annual newsletter. Individual support upholds our programme, and monies from subscriptions are used to support deserving musicians of all ages, in particular those young musicians who aspire to become music professionals. Each year, during the five weeks, members are invited to attend the Friday drinks receptions, to socialise with Friends old and new, and to witness, first hand, the results of their continued commitment to the Summer School. If you would like to join the Friends of the Summer School at Dartington, or if you are already a member and would like to increase your subscription, please tick the box on your booking form, and a member of the fundraising team will contact you.

Thank you! If you have any questions, please contact: Natalie Castorina Supporter Relations Executive

Pictured opposite Friends’ Friday drinks reception, Summer School 2009

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‘ To spend a week at Dartington is wonderful– an outstanding musical experience – and a life-enriching holiday. To be a Friend is even more rewarding, because I am part of the Summer School; they are my events, my musicians, and, with a slightly greater contribution, my bursary students.’ Val Marriott Friend

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The estate Accommodation & Studios The Great Hall and Courtyard Library Higher Close Lower Close Studios

Access

Aller Park Studios Campsite and Tented Village High Cross House Foxhole

Main road Estate road Unsurfaced road

Cider Press Centre

Footpath (public& permissive)

Postern

National cycle path

1000ft 200m

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