When?

Where? Rimska 2b, Ljubljana.
Who can attend? Players of all ages, in particular students attending secondary music school or the academy, teachers of string instruments and those who finished primary music school. Minimal requirements: thorough understanding of the program for the 6^th grade of primary music school.

Mentors: Bojan Cvetrežnik and Barja Drnovšek.

Tunes with Improvisation group workshop will build upon the repertoire of attractive melodies from various treasure troves of music for string instruments. We will adhere to the “from practice to theory” principle and take some time every second workshop to theoretically break down the tunes and provide exercises for structured improvisation on their individual parts or for using shapes from these tunes in improvisation on a different repertoire.

The workshop can also be attended via Skype.

When? October 10^th – November 11^th 2017
Where? Nova Gorica Music School
Who can attend? Attendees will join one of the two groups. First Group – Hobby level: thorough understanding of the program for 3^rd grade of music school. Second Group – Special level: thorough understanding of the program for 6^th grade of music school.
Final concert: November 5^th 2017, Festival Hall, Ljubljana

Mentors:

Kate Young (Scotland): Celtic music, various special “chops” techniques, how to accompany vocals on the violin and everything else that Kate has up her sleeve.

Claudia Schwab (Austria): a broad spectre ranging from Austro-Celtic music to far-away India, spiced-up with Claudia’s unmatched approach.

Bojan Cvetrežnik (Slovenia): group workshops for children. Playing by ear, improvisation, how to do away with nervousness, how to accompany melodies on string instruments, pulse of the group etc.

Group workshops are open to all players of string instruments, whether they be students attending primary/secondary music school or the academy, teachers of string instruments themselves or musicians with a degree. Workshops will be organized on two levels and all three mentors will give lessons on both of them.

A more detailed PRICE LIST can be found here.

We have an amazing line up for this year’s summer school, come and join us for a truly inspirational week of learning, recharging your batteries, challenging yourself and meeting some fantastic people – all at a great venue too!

Professional development lies at the heart of the European String Teachers Association and each year the Summer School draws together a world-class faculty of teacher-presenters to share experiences and pedagogic insights into teaching and playing string instruments.

2017 promises an inspiring series of workshops, lectures, demonstrations and concerts. Participants range from young professionals to semi-retired players giving a unique mix of experiences and opportunity for sharing of ideas and knowledge. Informal chamber music groups spring up every evening around suppertime and after the concerts.

The programme retains its ever popular Basics (String Pedagogy) classes which take an in depth view of how we play and teach string instruments. Every year these classes take on their own special life as the presenter and participants change and the class evolves to suit everyone’s interests and needs.

Residential at Chichester University. If you’re local please feel free to commute but if you can, do immerse yourself in the whole experience. It’s amazing what conversations get started at breakfast!

Here you can book the entire week. If you just want individual days then please email sheila@estastrings.org.uk.  Please be aware that the daily rate does not include accommodation. This is an extra charge of £35 per night. (Accommodation is included in the whole week’s fee.)

ESTA members are eligible to apply for bursaries. For more details please visit ESTA STRINGS web site.