If you love music and want to play over the summer, why not come along to the East Sussex Music Service summer school? It runs in July each year during the school day.
It’s a great chance for you to really focus on your music, learn from the best and have the chance to perform. You’ll meet loads of new people – over 1,000 musicians take part each year!
You can find out about the type of activities you can do by downloading the 2011 summer school brochure (Adobe PDF, 731KB).
How to apply
- Download and print the application form (Adobe PDF, 672KB)
- Send to East Sussex Music Service at the address below.
For more information contact:
Summer School 2011
East Sussex Music Service
Mountfield Road
Lewes BN7 2XH
Email: music.service@eastsussex.gov.uk
Phone: 01273 336 787, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
With over 50 courses to choose from, there’s bound to be something for you, from the flute to the electric guitar! There are courses for beginners in their first year of learning, and bands and orchestras for more experienced players.
New for 2011
- If you're a young singer and want to develop your vocal skills you can sign up for the 'Big Summer Sing' course – course 33 in the brochure.
- There's a short two-day violin course for younger players –course 34 in the brochure.
- This year the Calderdale Guitar Ensemble joins our own advanced guitarists in a guitar festival in Lewes – course 14 in the brochure.
- The East Sussex Youth Orchestra tours the Netherlands for the first time in August.
Costs
- one day courses - £20
- two day courses - £40
- three day courses - £60
- four day courses - £80
- five day courses - £100.
There are a number of concessionary fees available for families on low incomes.
Many of the longer courses take place in Eastbourne or Lewes. Special buses are laid on for some courses across East Sussex.
Here are some comments from young people who took part in the 2009 summer school:
“I enjoyed making new friends, learning new pieces and playing with others.” Lucy
“I liked working with more advanced pupils.” Harry
“The teachers are great!” Philip
“I enjoyed performing in front of my parents.” Tom
Have you ever taken part in the East Sussex Music Service summer school? Or are you thinking about it? Leave a comment.
