GRAND UNION ORCHESTRA
SUMMER SCHOOL Join the country’s pioneering world music and jazz ensemble for a 4 day residency For young musicians aged 12 - 21
Wednesday 5th - Saturday 8th AUGUST 2015 (Includes a performance on Sat 8th Aug) Oundle School, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4EE
Summer School 2014 Feedback “This was AMAZING! I will never forget everything you made for us. I look forward to coming again!” - Participant “Zach had a fabulous time and hasn't stopped talking about it or drumming on all kinds of surface areas... We can't believe how much they've achieved... Well done and thank you for being such an inspiration to the kids.” - Parent “I enjoyed meeting different people and learning about different cultures.” - Participant
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There is no other organisation quite like the Grand Union Orchestra, the acknowledged pioneer and leading exponent of cross-cultural music making in the UK. Formed 30 years ago, it has brought together musicians from every major musical tradition worldwide to perform, broadcast and record original work. These musicians are not only remarkable artists – they are also highly experienced teachers and workshop leaders, they will lead the summer school, running specialist sessions in their music.
WHO CAN APPLY? Applications are welcome from young musicians of secondary school age and up (12-21) interested in learning about music from other parts of the world, and/or who play a non-European instrument. You need to have reached Grade 4 (or equivalent) or have had prior experience with jazz and/or world music for acceptance. Open-mindedness is key at the GUO summer school. We encourage participants to experiment with new instruments they haven’t played before throughout the course. Please note priority will be given to residents in Cambridgeshire, Essex, Morecambe, Leeds, London and members of the Grand Union Youth Orchestra.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? • • • • •
Work alongside leading professional musicians Learn about world music, first hand, from experts Discover new instruments and develop improvisation skills Meet and create with like-minded young musicians and make new friends Take part in the final concert featuring music created in the workshops
WORKSHOP LEADERS Under the general direction of Tony Haynes Grand Union’s founder composer/director and Shanti Jayasinha, the course will be led by musicians who have worked together as Grand Union’s core team for many years, including: Claude Deppa (South Africa) – trumpet, African drums, Louise Elliott (Australia) - tenor saxophone, flute, Gerry Hunt (Hackney) - multi-instrumentalist, Jyotsna Srikanth (South India) – violin Carlos Fuentes (Chile) – Latin-American percussion, Lilia Iontcheva (Bulgaria) – tuned percussion, congas and Andy Lafone (Uraguay) - Guitars. This core team will be joined by guest tutors from Essex Music Education Hub and Cambridgeshire Music Services
where is it? The summer school will be held at the picturesque Oundle School, Church St, Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4EE. Travel to Oundle will be provided. More details can be found at: www.oundleschool.org.uk
WHAT WILL IT COST? £180 for the 4 day course including food, travel, accommodation, tuition and performance. A £60 deposit is required unless you are applying for a bursary (please see application form for details). You must pay by cheque or BACS.
what happens next? Once your application is recieved, you will be sent confirmation of receipt and further instructions.
HOW DO I APPLY? To apply please complete and return the application form and send to: Email: summerschool@grandunion.org.uk or Post: FAO: GUO Summer School Grand Union Orchestra 15b St Margaret’s House, Old Ford Road London E2 9PL
KEY DEADLINES Friday 19th June: Application & deposit of £60 Friday 3rd July: Final payment To find out more information about Grand Union, please visit our website: www.grandunion.org.uk
Grand Union Orchestra Summer School Application Form About you First name Address
Surname
Post Code Parent’s Mobile
Home Tel Student’s Mobile
Parent’s Email Student’s Email Gender
D.O.B
Instrument(s) Instrument(s) grade/equivalent Have you been on a residential course before? If yes, which one?
Please tell us briefly about: Your prior learning and musical experience (e.g. lessons, workshops, ensembles, performances etc):
What you hope to learn/would like to work on during the summer school:
What you hope to do following the summer school:
Equal Opportunities: White British
Mixed White & Asian
Asian - Bangladeshi
White Irish
Other Mixed background
Asian - Indian
White Other
Black African
Asian - Pakistani
Mixed White & Black African Mixed White & Black Caribbean
Black Caribbean
Other Asian Background
Other Black background
Chinese
Other ethnic background (please describe) Do you consider yourself to have a disability?
Yes
No
If yes, please give us further information so that we can make your access to the site and the course as comfortable as possible.
Medical information Family Doctor
Family Doctor Tel
Details of any medical conditions Details of any medication Details of any dietary requirements
In the case of a medical emergency, if I/other emergency name cannot be contacted, I agree that necessary medical treatment should be sought. I accept that the completion of this form does not necessarily guarantee me a place at the summer school as some selection is necessary in order to achieve a balance within the group. I enclose a deposit of ÂŁ60 per person, payable to Grand Union Music Theatre, which is only returnable if the application is not accpeted, and agree to pay the balance by Friday 3rd July, should I be accepted to the Summer School.
Photo permission Grand Union will occasionally be taking still photographs and / or video recordings of pupils in rehearsals or concerts for archive purposes and inclusion in our brochures and publicity material. I hereby give consent for my child’s image and performance to be used as described above by Grand Union
Commitment declaration I confirm that I can attend the Grand Union Summer School from Wednesday 5th - Saturday 8th August Signature of Parent/Carer/Student (if under 18) *
Bursary Scheme The Grand Union Orchestra is keen to ensure that anyone can attend the summer school regardless of financial background. We can offer a means-tested bursary to cover up to 50% of the total summer school cost. Being in receipt of housing benefit or free school meals are the kind of reasons a full bursary will be awarded. We are here to help! If you would like to discuss applying for a bursary or have any questions about the summer school, please contact us:
summerschool@grandunion.org.uk or 0208 981 1551 All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. The deadline for bursary applications is Friday 19th June.
Thank you for applying to the Grand Union Summer School 2015! Applications will be assessed by the Summer School organising team which includes representatives from Essex Music Education Hub and Cambridgeshire Music. Confirmation of places will be sent by Friday 26th June at the very latest.