The Rehearsal Orchestra In Edinburgh
The Rehearsal Orchestra’s annual Edinburgh summer residential course is a unique and exciting venture, combining concentrated rehearsals of a wide range of challenging symphonic repertoire during the day with the opportunity to explore Edinburgh and Festival and Fringe events during the evening. Rehearsals take place in the stunning surroundings of George Heriot’s School, overlooking Edinburgh Castle.
Accommodation is provided in self-catering apartments a few minutes’ walk from the rehearsal venue, the Usher Hall and other Festival and Fringe venues. Alternatively, players are welcome to arrange their own accommodation, if they prefer.
Comments from previous courses:
“Just the right mix of challenging new repertoire and plenty of time and opportunity to socialise with a great group of musicians.”
“Excellent course, fine organisation and the chance to meet some great people. A very valuable experience for students, plus the opportunity to study great works in depth without the pressure of public performance.”
"The conductors were fun and friendly. The location for rehearsals was stunning! The choice of repertoire was interesting and challenging (in a good way).”
“Loved it – great atmosphere, lovely group of people, great variety of repertoire.”
SCHEDULE
Players gather in Edinburgh late afternoon on Saturday 11th August and leave on Saturday 18th August. Rehearsals take place on the first Saturday evening, then morning and afternoon thereafter. The course finishes with an Open Rehearsal on the Friday afternoon and a get-together at the School that evening.
Players leave for home in the morning on Saturday 18th August. Players change seats by rotation from piece to piece, but are welcome to express a preference for parts in specific repertoire. Depending on orchestration, individual woodwind and brass may not play in every piece; a detailed seating plan is drawn up in advance with the aim of allocating parts as fairly as possible.
APPLICATIONS
Applications are invited from advanced players, Grade 8 plus and competent sightreaders. To apply, please visit the 'Apply for courses' page. The administrator will contact you shortly.
Applications should reach us by 30th April 2012; places may still be available after that time, please ask or check the home page on this site. All course fees must be paid in full by the end of July 2012. Fees include music hire and equipment (music stands, contrabassoon, percussion instruments), refreshments in mid-rehearsal breaks, drinks after the first rehearsal and on the last evening.
For information on paying in currencies other than pounds sterling, please contact the Administrator. A limited amount of bursary funding is available at the discretion of the Board to assist players who would otherwise have difficulty in meeting the fees. Please contact the Administrator for more information.
Cancellations should be notified as swiftly as possible. If it is necessary to withdraw from the course less than three weeks beforehand, you may be asked to find someone suitable to take your place.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is provided in self-catering apartments belonging to Napier University. Each apartment has five single bedrooms, with bed linen and towels provided, and shared kitchen and bathroom. We may be able to offer accommodation to non-playing partners; please ask the Administrator for details.
Players who prefer to find their own accommodation may wish to contact the Edinburgh Tourist Board for information. Telephone 0845 225 5121, email info@visitscotland.com, www.edinburgh.org. Please plan well in advance as it is a very busy time of year in Edinburgh.
Rehearsal Venue
George Heriot's School
Lauriston Place
Edinburgh EH3 9HE
Open Rehearsal
Friday at 15:00 at George Heriot's School, Main School Hall
Accommodation is provided in self-catering apartments a few minutes’ walk from the rehearsal venue, the Usher Hall and other Festival and Fringe venues. Alternatively, players are welcome to arrange their own accommodation, if they prefer.
Comments from previous courses:
“Just the right mix of challenging new repertoire and plenty of time and opportunity to socialise with a great group of musicians.”
“Excellent course, fine organisation and the chance to meet some great people. A very valuable experience for students, plus the opportunity to study great works in depth without the pressure of public performance.”
"The conductors were fun and friendly. The location for rehearsals was stunning! The choice of repertoire was interesting and challenging (in a good way).”
“Loved it – great atmosphere, lovely group of people, great variety of repertoire.”
SCHEDULE
Players gather in Edinburgh late afternoon on Saturday 11th August and leave on Saturday 18th August. Rehearsals take place on the first Saturday evening, then morning and afternoon thereafter. The course finishes with an Open Rehearsal on the Friday afternoon and a get-together at the School that evening.
Players leave for home in the morning on Saturday 18th August. Players change seats by rotation from piece to piece, but are welcome to express a preference for parts in specific repertoire. Depending on orchestration, individual woodwind and brass may not play in every piece; a detailed seating plan is drawn up in advance with the aim of allocating parts as fairly as possible.
APPLICATIONS
Applications are invited from advanced players, Grade 8 plus and competent sightreaders. To apply, please visit the 'Apply for courses' page. The administrator will contact you shortly.
Applications should reach us by 30th April 2012; places may still be available after that time, please ask or check the home page on this site. All course fees must be paid in full by the end of July 2012. Fees include music hire and equipment (music stands, contrabassoon, percussion instruments), refreshments in mid-rehearsal breaks, drinks after the first rehearsal and on the last evening.
For information on paying in currencies other than pounds sterling, please contact the Administrator. A limited amount of bursary funding is available at the discretion of the Board to assist players who would otherwise have difficulty in meeting the fees. Please contact the Administrator for more information.
Cancellations should be notified as swiftly as possible. If it is necessary to withdraw from the course less than three weeks beforehand, you may be asked to find someone suitable to take your place.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is provided in self-catering apartments belonging to Napier University. Each apartment has five single bedrooms, with bed linen and towels provided, and shared kitchen and bathroom. We may be able to offer accommodation to non-playing partners; please ask the Administrator for details.
Players who prefer to find their own accommodation may wish to contact the Edinburgh Tourist Board for information. Telephone 0845 225 5121, email info@visitscotland.com, www.edinburgh.org. Please plan well in advance as it is a very busy time of year in Edinburgh.
Rehearsal Venue
George Heriot's School
Lauriston Place
Edinburgh EH3 9HE
Open Rehearsal
Friday at 15:00 at George Heriot's School, Main School Hall
The Edinburgh Festival
Details of The Edinburgh International Festival which starts on 9 August 2012 are available from:
The Festival Office
The Hub
Castle Hill
Edinburgh, EH1 2NE
Telephone: +44 (0)131 473 2099
http://www.eif.co.uk
The Edinburgh Fringe
Details of The Fringe, which runs from 3 August 2012, are available from:
The Fringe Office
180 High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1QS
Telephone: +44 (0)131 226 0026
http://www.edfringe.com
Details of The Edinburgh International Festival which starts on 9 August 2012 are available from:
The Festival Office
The Hub
Castle Hill
Edinburgh, EH1 2NE
Telephone: +44 (0)131 473 2099
http://www.eif.co.uk
The Edinburgh Fringe
Details of The Fringe, which runs from 3 August 2012, are available from:
The Fringe Office
180 High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1QS
Telephone: +44 (0)131 226 0026
http://www.edfringe.com