Tutor Kevin Malone
No. of students 9
Age range Any age
Experience from limited to advanced
Teaching time 3 hours one-to-one tuition, 3 hours group tuition
Preparation Students will be given a brief in advance
Performance Students can expect their composition to be performed during one of the Summer School concerts

This wide-ranging course caters for sixth-form music students, those studying composition at university level, and adult musicians experienced in other musical disciplines, who have begun composing for their own pleasure but had little formal training. Before the course starts, Kevin will provide you with a composition project to prepare, and you should also bring some examples of your existing compositions so that classes can be arranged according to individual needs. Performances of works composed during the week are an important aspect of the course. Compositions written for singers, pianists or choral ensembles will be welcomed (to be performed by your fellow Summer School participants), and you will need first drafts ready for trial rehearsals by the Tuesday evening in order for adequate preparation by the Thursday evening concert performance.