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Location Our new location is Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury.
Accommodation Resident/non-resident We provide accommodation in Shrewsbury School
boarding houses as follows: The accommodation is designed for a boys’ boarding school and is basic and variable. For those who require a higher standard, there is plenty of bed-and-breakfast accommodation in Shrewsbury. Several of last year’s students took up this option, with great success, and we recommend you do the same (see ‘Non-residents’ below). Bed-and-breakfast lists will be sent out with our acceptance letters if requested. We regret that we are unable to make bookings on your behalf. If you have a proven medical need, we may be able to provide an en-suite bedroom (doctor’s letter required). As there are few lifts, it is also important that you let us know of any mobility issues. Please indicate your need on the Application Form. Improvement building work is being carried out at Shrewsbury School between now and August 2009, and it may be that at a later stage we are able to offer an accommodation upgrade. If this is the case, you will be given this option and there will be an appropriate top-up fee. Non-residents – Non-resident students are most welcome
Typical working day Most teaching and practice will take place in the Maidment Building, a few minutes walk away from the accommodation blocks and the refectory (where tea, coffee and meals are served). There are several other teaching, practice and recital venues on site. The bar is open to fit in with the Summer School timetable. Disabled access throughout the School is excellent.
Facilities The Summer School shop, operated by members of the committee, stocks bottled water and basic medications, postcards, stamps etc. Wine for your evening meal will also be available. Local shops are a short walk away. Choral Course music will be available to borrow during
the Summer School week, and can be bought in advance from Salop Music.
Details will be sent out with confirmation of booking. Salop Music
will also be running a music shop during Summer School lunchtimes
from Monday to Friday, selling a broad range of music including Summer
School repertoire. Travel information We send out basic travel guidance with the student information pack but regret that we cannot help students to make their travel arrangements. Shrewsbury is a thriving market town in the heart of Shropshire, in the West Midlands. Getting to and from the town from the international airports is often time-consuming. We may be able to book your room for an extra night (Friday 8 August, for example) if you give sufficient notice. Shrewsbury School is about a mile away from the centre of Shrewsbury and the railway station, from which there is a regular train service. Arrival and departure Students of the Summer School come into residence from 3pm on Saturday 8 August and leave again after breakfast on Saturday 15 August. Non-resident students attend from 4 pm on the 8th to the night of the 14th.
Special requirements Please let us know in advance, if you have any special dietary or access requirements. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Under-18s Under-18s will have the benefit of two House-parents, in addition to their tutors. The fee for Under-18s reflects this. Observers Observers, such as parents accompanying young musicians, are very welcome on the understanding that they will not take an active part in courses, receive personal tuition, or use the practice facilities. Observers are, however, welcome to take part in the daily Summer School Chorus sessions. Visitors Visitors are welcome as observers on a daily basis or for part of the week, as residents or non-residents (lunch and dinner included), subject to prior arrangement with the Administrator. Management ISSMUS is a registered charity, managed by a committee
of volunteers who are also trustees of the organisation. We are available
throughout the Summer School week to help newcomers to find their
feet (their teaching room, practice facilities, the bar, etc.) and
to receive your suggestions for improvements. We have an Administrator
who works part-time throughout the year, dealing with applications,
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