Recorder ensemble: advanced
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- Start Date: 17 Sep 2025End Date: 03 Dec 2025Wed (Daytime): 15:30 - 17:30In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 11 sessions (over -12 weeks)Course Code: ME105ATutors: Caoimhe de PaorFull fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £209.00
- Start Date: 30 Apr 2025End Date: 16 Jul 2025This course has startedWed (Daytime): 15:30 - 17:30In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 11 sessions (over -12 weeks)Course Code: ME105CTutors: Caoimhe de PaorFull fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £195.00
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What is the course about?
This course is for advanced players of recorders of any size, and will develop your ensemble skills and playing
technique. You will play one-to-a-part in small groups and as part of a large ensemble.
What will we cover?
- Improving technical fluency and ensemble skills related directly to the repertoire
- Becoming comfortable with playing different instruments of the recorder family
- Tuning and transposition, stylistic awareness
- Playing a range of repertoire for smaller consort
- Playing as part of a large ensemble group, included double consort playing.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Comfortably play a variety of sizes of recorders
- Enjoy an improved technical level on the recorder
- Hold your own part both in a large ensemble and in a small consort with increased confidence
- Perform as part of an ensemble and consort with increased confidence.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is aimed at those who already have experience of recorder ensemble playing, but who are interested in exploring more complex repertoire in a smaller group. Repertoire will be of approximately Grade 5-6 standard.
You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Classes are taught through tutor explanation and demonstration, group playing and individual practice (please bring your own instrument). Sessions will also include class discussion, aural skills and theoretical study.
A regular practice routine is essential to make progress (ideally at least 20 minutes a session, 4 times per week).
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
You will need to bring your recorder(s). Exercises and teaching material will be provided by the tutor. You can borrow, and may wish to buy, the solo or consort music being studied.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
You may continue with Recorder Ensemble for as many terms as you wish. Different repertoire is covered each term.
You may also be interested in general Musicianship and Music Appreciation courses.
Having graduated top of her class from the Cork School of Music (B.Mus), Caoimhe moved to London, where she gained a distinction in her Masters in Performance from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She was also awarded the school's Concert Recital Diploma (for outstanding recital performance). Caoimhe went on to become an Artist Fellow at the conservatoire and was also invited to take part in the Handel House Talent Scheme (2014-15). She has studied with Ian Wilson, Robert Ehrlich, Pamela Thorby (GSMD) and Elizabeth Jones (CSM), as well as pariticipating in masterclasses with Kees Boeke, Karl van Steenhoven, Piers Adams, Sebastien Marq, Dan Laurin, Drora Bruck and Eric Bosgraaf. Caoimhe has achieved a number of competition successes in Ireland and the UK. She was a semi-finalist in the Irish Freemason's Young Musician of the Year for two consecutive years, a finalist in the Worshipful Company of Needlemaker's competition, a finalist in the Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe Scholarships and won first prize in the Recorder Conservatoire competition at the North London Festival of Music. www.palisanderecorders.com
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
