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President: Sir Thomas Allen, CBE Patron: Dame Felicity Lott, CBE

Artistic Advisor: Neil Jenkins Administrator: Antonia Hyatt

AIMS INTERNATIONAL MUSIC SCHOOL

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16–23 August 2015 Eastbourne College

Eastbourne

Summer School for Solo and Choral Singers and Piano Accompanists

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Welcome to our 2015 brochure. After another successful summer course in 2014, we are delighted to present our programme for 2015.

Our main summer course will take place on 16-23 August 2015, again at the lovely campus of Eastbourne College. The school, the bursar, the staff and the Headmaster continue to make us feel welcome. Students have told us repeatedly that they like being in the middle of town, with easy access to banks, shops and ice-cream parlours! Several have been known to jog along the seafront in the early morning, and brave ones go swimming in the sea.

We have taken on board a lot of the suggestions from the feedback sent in after the 2014 course, and we are delighted to announce that we will be staging our non-residential course, Mini-AIMS, in London on 11-12 April 2015.

For the first time, the Mini-AIMS course will include a choral element as well as the usual solo classes. The idea is to really give a taster of what the summer course is all about, so if you are new to AIMS, do consider this as a way of getting to know the team. More details can be found on page 20 of this brochure. Do book early as we have a limited number of spaces on this course.

Sunday 12 April 2015 will also be our Audition Day for the summer course. It is not obligatory to audition, but we urge you to book an audition if you are interested in taking part in any of the staged and semi-staged opera scenes. The auditions will also determine who gets selected for our Celebrity Masterclass, as well as all the solos in the various ensemble and choral concerts. We usually manage to find something for everyone who auditions, so it is really worth considering. Taking part in the performances really adds to the AIMS experience.

We also want to encourage singers who are in further education or on the verge of a singing career to come and audition for a bursary. So many of our past students have said how helpful the AIMS week is, not only for gaining performance experience, but also for the networking opportunities. At AIMS you will be working with numerous tutors and music professionals, many of whom will be able to help you along your career path.

As always, if you have any questions not answered here, or if you just want to find out a bit more about AIMS, you can contact our Administrator, Antonia Hyatt. Equally, do have a look at our website, the address of which is at the bottom of each page of this brochure.

[email protected] / 07985 191915

‘You have done something very special in reaching out to such a wide spectrum of singers of all tastes, abilities and ages. Most important is the warmth and friendship fuelled within such a week together.’

A MESSAGE FROM THE TEAM

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CONTENTSOVERVIEW

What is it? 4 Who is it for? 4

A typical day at AIMS 5

2015 highlights 6

COURSES

Solo 7 Choral 8 Crossover 8 Piano accompanists 9

CLASSES

Solo classes 10 Ensemble classes 11 Choral classes 12 Drop-in classes 13

Auditions 14

Bursaries 15

Fees 16

How to book 18

What happens next? 19

Mini-AIMS 20

Contact details 22


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WHAT IS IT?

AIMS International Music School offers a week of fantastic singing classes, performance opportunities, along with concerts and social events. We usually have around 200 students with 70 staff (tutors and house pianists).

Our Tutors bring a wealth of international performing and teaching experience with them and our House Pianists are drawn from the cream of the country’s professional accompanists at British Conservatoires and Opera Houses. Biographies can be found on our website.

As an AIMS singing student, you can choose to enrol on either the Solo or the Choral course. However, you may like to consider opting for our Crossover course, allowing you to choose a mixture of classes from each. This is becoming an increasingly popular option.

We also offer a course specifically for Piano Accompanists, with timetables tailored to specific areas of interest.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Our SOLO course is aimed at singers of all ages (18 plus). This could be young professionals on the threshold of a career, students at music colleges, amateurs of ‘semi-pro’ standard and singers with a little less experience, but a desire to sing really well.

Our CHORAL course is open to all: there is no need to audition. We offer a range of choirs and vocal groups, covering a varied repertoire, catering we hope, to individual tastes. Crucially, all our choral classes culminate in performances, be it lunchtime concerts, or larger choral works with soloists and orchestra in the evenings.

The CROSSOVER course, which has become increasingly popular in recent years, offers students the chance to ‘pick and choose’. We feel this gives people an opportunity to really tailor their week with us, according to their preferences. Occasionally timetable clashes occur, but we can almost always come up with an alternative option, to the satisfaction of all!

The PIANO ACCOMPANIST course, which in 2015 will continue to be run by Terence Allbright, is a great option for established duos and pianists looking to progress to that. More information can be found on page 9.

OVERVIEW

‘Congratulations on a highly successful and well run course. Everything ran like clockwork, information and assistance was easy to access, and everyone was very friendly and supportive.’


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There are four main teaching sessions per day, with lunchtime concerts and evening events as well:

07.30 - 09.00 Breakfast served in the Dining Room

08.30 - 09.00 Warm up session in the auditorium or on the lawn

09.00 - 10.30 Session 1 (this could be a solo class, a choir rehearsal, a rehearsal for a staged opera scene etc.)

10.30 - 11.00 Tea and coffee break (this is complimentary to all students.)

11.00 - 13.00 Session 2

12.30 - 14.00 Lunch served in the Dining Room

13.25 - 14.00 Lunchtime concert in the Powell Recital Room

14.10 - 16.00 Session 3

16.00 - 16.30 Tea and coffee break

16.30 - 18.30 Session 4

18.00 - 19.15 Dinner served in the Dining Room

19.45 Evening concert and/or social event(s)

In addition to the timetabled classes, all students are welcome to observe any class. There are also several ‘drop-in’ sessions (such as Singing and Acting, Stagecraft etc.)

We are delighted to have one or two visiting therapists, offering various relaxation and massage sessions (Alexander Technique, Trager etc). NB these are subject to a charge, payable directly to the therapist.

PACE YOURSELF!

There are 24 daytime sessions during the week. We recommend you NOT to be timetabled for every session! You need to allow some time for your own private practice, or the various ‘drop-in’ classes, and most importantly, for a bit of relaxation. Our feedback tells us that there is a lot to be gained from visiting other singers’ classes and seeing a variety of tutors at work.

A TYPICAL DAY AT AIMS


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IN PRAISE OF ST. CECILIA

The week begins with a special guest appearance by an internationally-renowned choir in All Saints Church. Their programme will include the magnificent Hymn to St Cecilia by Benjamin Britten.

Our main AIMS Choir (in which all choral students are invited to sing) will work on both Handel’s and Purcell’s Ode to St Cecilia. We are delighted to be welcoming Robert Dean back to conduct the AIMS Choir. Robert was last with us in 2013 conducting a performance of Britten’s Spring Symphony.

It is hoped to produce a staged performance of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, with two different casts for each act. There will also be several other semi-staged opera scenes, performed this year in the theatre.

Smaller vocal ensembles will study works including Vaughan-Williams Serenade to Music, and Schumann Partsongs. Steven Rickards will be returning to put his unique take on some madrigals by Monteverdi and his contemporaries.

Our Early Music tutors will prepare a semi-staged performance of Schütz Seven Last Words from the Cross, performed in the same concert as our Oratorio Choir, who will study Haydn’s work of the same name, with string quartet accompaniment.

On the lighter side, there will be a performance of extracts from Ivor Novello operettas, in addition to our ever-popular Parlour Music, Cabaret and Music Theatre offerings.

And for your entertainment…

· Lunchtime recitals every day

· Tutors’ concert

· Celebrity Masterclass with the Director of the National Opera Studio, Kathryn Harries

· And back by popular demand: The Barn Dance

SOME HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2015

‘When I signed up, I didn’t have a clue what to expect. I was right to take the risk because the week was fantastic.’

‘Fabulous week at AIMS, but then it always is! Lovely to see old friends and meet new ones, and share in this life-enhancing musical experience.’


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SOLO COURSE

All students enrolled on the SOLO course are offered three sessions of Vocal Technique. You can then choose three of the following classes (again, all covering three sessions in the week each):

· Opera Arias · Oratorio Arias · Art Song · Early Music · Cabaret

This takes your total to 12 sessions (out of the 24 available).

These classes are taken by one tutor and one accompanist (piano or in the case of Early Music, may be a lutenist and/or obbligato instrumentalist). There will be up to five students, each working with the tutors in turn. A great deal will be learned by listening to the other students, so don’t think of it solely in terms of your own particular allocation of time.

We recommend then supplementing these with one of our Ensemble Classes, to add a bit of variety to your week:

· Cabaret Ensembles · Opera Chorus · Ensembles A and B · Parlour Music · Music Theatre

These typically cover 3-5 sessions of the week, bringing your total to 15-17 sessions.

The rest of your timetable will then be determined by your participation in rehearsals for the various performances throughout the week. You may be in one of the Staged or Semi-Staged Operas, the Ivor Novelllo extracts or the Schütz Seven Last Words from the Cross. This is dependent on the outcome of the auditions on Sunday 12 April in London (see page 14) and rehearsals will usually cover 3-6 sessions of your week.

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CHORAL COURSE

All students enrolled on the CHORAL course are encouraged to sing in the main AIMS CHOIR, which is rehearsed in 4th session every day, for an evening performance on Friday 21 August 2015. This really is the pinnacle event of the week. We are thrilled to be welcoming back Robert Dean, to conduct both Handel’s Ode to St Cecilia and Purcell’s 1692 Ode “Hail bright Cecilia”.

You can then choose one or more of the following classes, all of which culminate in a performance towards the end of the week, in either a lunchtime or evening concert:

· Oratorio Choir (rehearsed in 2nd session every day) · Italian Madrigals (rehearsed in 1st session, three mornings of the week) · Karl Jenkins Motets (rehearsed in 1st session, three mornings of the week)· Compline Choir (rehearsed in 3rd session, Monday to Wednesday)· Ivor Novello Choruses (rehearsed in 3rd session, Monday to Thursday)*

*As you will see, there is one clash this year; both Ivor Novello Choruses and Compline Choir are rehearsed in third session. Unfortunately it is impossible to avoid the odd timetable clash, but we hope that because these two classes are so different, most students wouldn’t want to necessarily do both.

As well as these choral classes, we will be running the hugely popular, Choral Vocal Technique class, run by Penny Jenkins. This is a wonderful opportunity to ‘have a go’ at a solo song, as well as a chance to pick up invaluable singing tips.

To enrich your timetable even more, we have several drop-in classes available, which you can sign up for once here in Eastbourne. Please see page 13 for details of these. And of course all choral students are encouraged to observe any classes going on around the campus.

CROSSOVER COURSE

It is possible to ‘do a bit of both’. You can choose two or three classes from the SOLO list (pages 10-11) and two or three classes from the CHORAL list (page 12). You will have your timetable prepared especially for you, which may involve some further discussion with the AIMS office. Anything is possible (in theory!). It is particularly feasible to take part in either of the Vocal Ensembles (A and B), Parlour Music and Cabaret Ensembles, alongside some solo classes. Indicate your preferences and we will contact you if there is a problem.

‘The technical input we get always hits the spot. We hear so many singers’ voices get transformed and everyone is so encouraging, kind and patient.’

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PIANO ACCOMPANISTS COURSE

We are delighted to announce that Terence Allbright will be running this course in 2015. We welcome pianists who wish to work with singers, as well as pianists who already have partnerships in place.

The course is very much tailored to individual needs: you may be following a particular singer throughout their week, or you may be partnered with different singers, according to your preference and areas of interest. The aim is to produce an individual timetable for each pianist, involving classes with singers, performance opportunities and some group piano classes with Terence Allbright & Eugene Asti.

In 1st session, Terence Allbright will take a class (without singers) on technical issues in Piano Accompaniment. Group Activity also takes place in 4th session with the tutors choosing the topic. Singers are encouraged to attend with their pianists wherever possible. There will also be one or two ‘house’ singers expressly in this session who will be on hand to work with the student pianists. In 2015, the repertoire theme will be songs by Mozart and Beethoven.

At the end of the week, there is an Informal Concert (on the Saturday afternoon), in which all Piano Accompanist students will have a chance to perform.

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SOLO CLASSES

VOCAL TECHNIQUE – code: VT Offered to all solo singers, this covers three sessions in the week, with the same tutor. Classes will focus on the technical aspects of singing and breathing. Bring any music that you are working on.

Choose THREE classes from the following:

OPERA ARIAS – code: OP Three arias from opera. They can be from any period, but we ask that you submit your choices in advance (by May 31 2015) so that timetabling can be managed effectively.

ORATORIO ARIAS – code: OR Three arias from Oratorio. Again, we ask that you submit your choices by May 31 2015.

NB in both the Opera and Oratorio classes, we welcome students to work on duets as well. Please specify the name of your partner when you submit your song choices.

ART SONG – code: AS Three songs (such as Lieder, Art Song, French Mélodies etc). Song choices by May 31 2015 please. It is also possible to study songs composed within the past 30 years in a special Contemporary Song class with Gregory Rose (please indicate if you are interested in taking part). We also encourage you to consider studying a song with string obbligato, as we will have visiting instrumentalists available this year. Please contact Antonia for a list of suggested repertoire.

EARLY MUSIC – code: EM Three songs/arias composed up to 1759 (including Bach & Handel), which can include Lutesongs, Arias with instrumental obbligato and other Baroque items.

CABARET – code: CAB Students on this course can bring cabaret numbers, popular song as well as selections from operetta, musical comedy and show songs. This class is led by Morag McLaren and Hilary Fisher, who will encourage appropriate movement and dance. Therefore it is important to bring pieces prepared from memory for this class. The theme for 2015 is ‘If music be the food of love or the love of food’, to be interpreted however you like! All singers in the class are encouraged to take part in the Cabaret Ensembles class.

‘It’s really great to be able to choose what we want to do and have such personalised timetables.’

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‘As the week progressed, it was nice to know we all shared the same vocal issues.’


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ENSEMBLE CLASSES

CABARET ENSEMBLES – code: Cab Ens This is integrated into the Saturday Night Cabaret. Performers learn two items in advance from memory, which will be staged and choreographed by our tutors Richard Wilkins and Penny Jenkins. In 2015 these will be SSA arrangements of two favourites: the title song from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music and from West End hit, Mamma Mia, Thank You For The Music.

OPERA CHORUS – code: Op Ch There will be a need for an SATB chorus in two of the fully staged opera scenes. Please indicate if you would like to be in either of these. You do not have to audition for a chorus role.

VOCAL ENSEMBLES – codes: EA and EB Works for SATB and SSA voices, ranging from straightforward to advanced. There will be two different groups:

A) studying with John Hancorn Vaughan Williams Serenade to Music (O.U.P. Oxford Choral Music)

B) studying with Richard Wilkins Schumann Romantic Partsongs for SSA Volume 2 (Barn End Press see advert on page 22).

PARLOUR MUSIC – code: P This enjoyably humorous class – coached this year by Terry Saunders and Richard Wilkins – rediscovers the fragrant byways of late 19th century and early 20th century song, from the Parlour, Drawing Room, and the Music Hall, but not forgetting Gilbert and Sullivan. Some ensembles for the full group are featured alongside solos and duets. Music is sent out in advance so please apply early!

MUSIC THEATRE – code: MT This will be run similarly to the way it worked in 2014. It will be led by Robert Marsden, Bryan Husband and Jan Winstone, and will work in one session per day. A choreographed and staged 25-minute show, drawing on the modern musical and music theatre pieces, will be prepared for performance at the end of the week. Be prepared to train like an athlete, wear loose clothing and dance shoes, and have a real fun-filled week. Main roles will be cast from the auditions on Sunday 12 April 2015 (see page 14 for more details). It is hoped that there will be some chorus roles too.

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CHORAL CLASSES

Copies of works may be hired at the beginning of the course (for a small charge) by those who have ordered them.

AIMS CHOIR – code: A Robert DeanAll choral students are encouraged to sing in the AIMS Choir. The choir will work on two pieces:

Handel Ode on St Cecilia’s Day (1739) published Novello Purcell Ode on St Cecilia’s Day (1692) published Novello

Rehearsals will be in 4th session every day (4.30pm) for a public performance on the Friday evening in All Saints Church. Both works will be sung in English.

ORATORIO CHOIR – code: O Neil JenkinsThis choir will work on Haydn’s Seven Last Words from the Cross in a new edition by Neil Jenkins (available from Barn End Press see advert on page 22). Rehearsals are during session 2 each day and the concert will be in the Chapel on the Saturday evening, with AIMS soloists and a small orchestra.

MADRIGALS – code: Mad Steven RickardsThis class for mixed voices will study a selection of Italian madrigals from Madrigals & Partsongs (ed. C Bartlett, OUP). Steven Rickards brings his unique combination of early music expertise and jollity to this class.

MOTETS – code: PS Gregory RoseKarl Jenkins has released a new collection of works for mixed voices a cappella, some of which draw on his familiar melodies from works such as The Armed Man, Gloria, Adiemus and Stabat Mater (published by Boosey & Hawkes).

NB you can only choose one of the following as the sessions clash:

COMPLINE CHOIR – code: C Stephen HopeThis choir will rehearse the music for a service of Compline on the Wednesday evening. The Compline service at AIMS is a wonderful midpoint of the week. It is a chance to take some time out from the rush, and enjoy some beautiful sacred works, both accompanied and a cappella. Music is provided at the beginning of the course and a small hire charge will be made.

IVOR NOVELLO CHORUSES – code: GS Neil JenkinsSelections will be made from Ivor Novello’s lesser-known musicals – Valley of Song, Gay’s the Word and The Dancing Years – on the theme of “Music”. Solos, ensembles and choral items by this evergreen tunesmith will be prepared for a midweek performance.

CHORAL VOCAL TECHNIQUE (see ‘Drop In Classes’ on the next page)

‘The thing I enjoyed the most was being among like-minded people, all of whom shared a common love of music.’

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DROP-IN CLASSES

Open to all students, on a sign-up basis:

CHORAL VOCAL TECHNIQUE – code: VTC Penny JenkinsAlways a very popular class, particularly aimed at choral students. A different facet of vocal technique will be treated in each session, via group exercises and activities. Penny will occasionally choose individuals to work with, so students are encouraged to bring along a song (any repertoire). This is an ideal opportunity to ‘have a go’ at solo singing.

GENERAL MUSICIANSHIP – code: GM Robert HammersleyRobert Hammersley takes these classes for singers wanting to improve their understanding of all aspects of musicianship – such as the notation of music and the terminology used in musical scores.

NOTE BASHING – code: NB Robert Hammersley / Tim NailBring along any music you wish to work on, including any tricky passages you will be performing in this year’s choral or solo repertoire.

SIGHT SINGING – code: SS Robert HammersleyRobert Hammersley takes these classes for singers wanting to improve their skill at sightreading.

SINGING AND ACTING – code: SA Delia LindonDelia Lindon’s much sought-after sessions, to which observers are also welcome, explore the dramatic, physical and dynamic approach that singers need in order to realise their performing potential. The repertoire should be Songs and Arias, but not Cabaret items. Wear loose clothing, flat shoes, and be prepared to do unusual things.

STAGECRAFT – code: ST Opera DirectorsTaken by our Opera Directors, these classes cover various aspects of acting technique. They are lively, with lots of participation for all. Specific themes will be covered – see sign-up sheets once you are here in Eastbourne.

PLEASE NOTE We expect the classes and tutors to be as specified, but reserve the right to make any necessary changes that may be required.

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Want to have the opportunity of a Solo Role in one of the performances? Want to be considered for the Celebrity Masterclass? Want to apply for a grant from our Bursary Fund? Then you will need to book an audition.

SOLO ROLES

It is not obligatory to audition for AIMS, however we encourage you to consider it. One of the strengths of AIMS is the opportunity to work with and perform with other singers. There are usually enough parts in the various performances to give every person who auditions something to sing. These could be in the various Staged and Semi-Staged opera scenes, the music theatre or cabaret performances, solos in the choral concerts and many more.

CELEBRITY MASTERCLASS

Advanced singers have the opportunity to audition for specialist coaching in the Celebrity Masterclass. We are delighted to be welcoming the Director of the National Opera Studio, soprano Kathryn Harries, on Wednesday 19 August 2015.

POINTS TO NOTE:

· We understand that it is not always feasible for all students to attend the audition day, for example, International Students. If you wish to be considered, please help us by sending in a good quality recording (either DVD or a website URL link), 2 photographs and a CV.

· If you are applying after the audition day (Sunday 12 April 2015) it is still possible to be considered, but please understand that soon after the audition date, most main roles will be allocated. Please email [email protected] if this applies to you.

· More information about what is required at the auditions can be found on our website.

AUDITIONS

‘Still feeling goosebumpy recalling how suddenly in the middle of yesterday’s extremely powerful staged opera extract from Rimsky Korsakov’s ‘Mozart and Salieri’ (not an opera I’d heard of before) suddenly we were surrounded by the opening of Mozart’s Requiem sung by a pop-up choir seated throughout the audience. It really was something I will never forget..’


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‘The staged opera scene I took part in was definitely the highlight of my week.’

THE AIMS BURSARY FUND

The AIMS Bursary Fund (charity no. 1123905) offers financial help to deserving young singers in further education, or on the verge of a singing career. Eligible students can apply for financial help towards course fees (up to 50%, depending on funds available). We are extremely grateful to our donors and sponsors, who over the years, have helped to fund places for over 200 students.

DONATING TO THE BURSARY FUND

We welcome any contribution, however small, to the AIMS Bursary Fund. Our target is to raise £6,000 per year.

As well as some larger one-off donations, we have a number of people who regularly donate, either by Direct Debit, or via company payroll giving schemes. If you can consider a regular donation of just £10 per month to the AIMS Bursary Fund, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Antonia Hyatt for more information.

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RESIDENTS

Students opting to be Resident at AIMS, have a choice of accommodation, ranging from shared dormitories, to single rooms with ensuite facilities (NB limited number). Fees include all tuition, entry to all concerts plus accommodation on a full-board basis (ie breakfast, lunch and supper). All fees are per person, per week.

The boarding houses at Eastbourne College vary in distance from the main AIMS teaching rooms. Tenby Lodge (women only) and Pennell House are the nearest. Please specify your choice on the booking form, but please note that it is subject to availability at the time of booking. All boarding houses have single-sex, communal bathroom and WC facilities however we have some rooms available in Nugent House, with ensuite shower, basin and WC. There are very few of these. Please contact [email protected] for up-to-date availability.

*Large Single rooms are effectively Twin Rooms, with single occupancy

NON-RESIDENTS

Fees vary according to which course you are on. All fees are per person, per week, and include all tuition, but vary as to which meals and concerts are included.

‘Just wanted to reiterate what a fab time I had last week. I was expecting the course to be great but it exceeded my expectations hugely. The college is a great place to be and very beautiful but it’s the people that made it and gave it the amazingly warm and supportive atmosphere that was so wonderful to be part of. ’

FEES

Shared Rooms

Single Rooms

Superior Rooms

(in Nugent House, ensuite,

limited availability)

Dormitory (3-5 beds) £650

Twin (2 beds) £665

Basic Single £680

Single in Tenby Lodge/Pennell £695

Large Single* £705

Twin (2 beds) £705

Single £725

Large Single* £735

Non-Resident Solo, Crossover and Piano Accompanists

Category A

Non-Resident Choral (these fees apply to Choral singers only)

Category A

Category B

includes lunch and supper, and entry to all concerts £490

includes lunch and supper, and entry to all concerts £490

no meals; but includes entry to lunchtime concerts only £340

NB Extra meals and entry to concerts can be purchased by Category B students during the week, from the Office (for meals) or on the Door (for evening concerts)


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CASUAL VISITORS

Visitors are welcome to observe classes, student concerts and evening events. Tickets can be purchased from the AIMS office, and the following fees apply:

ObservingPart day (morning, afternoon or evening) £10Full day £30Full day with 2 meals £45

MealsLunch £9Supper £9

Evening ConcertsGala Recital (Sunday 16 August 2015) £20Celebrity Masterclass (Wednesday 19 August 2015) £10AIMS Choir (Friday 21 August 2015) £10All other evening events £10

Local choral singers, who are Non-Resident (Category B, £340) can buy tickets for any evening concert at a 10% discount.

Please contact [email protected] for fee information if you wish to be a Resident observer.

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A non-refundable deposit of £75 is required when you send in your completed booking form. The balance is then due by 30 June 2015 to guarantee your booking.

Booking forms should be sent to:

AIMS Administrator, 88 Gordon Road Shoreham-by-Sea West Sussex BN43 6WE

Or scanned and attached by email to: [email protected]

PAYMENT

By cheque (made payable to AIMS International Music School) or by Bank transfer*:

*Please make sure that you send the full amount to the AIMS account, and that any bank charges are compensated for at your end. Any payments that have had deductions made will have to be paid up in full at the beginning of the course.

CANCELLATION POLICY

You are strongly advised to take out personal insurance if you think you may be likely to cancel your booking. No return of fees will be made if the cancellation is after 30 June 2015, whatever the circumstances. Please note that all deposits are non-refundable.

‘What a sublime week of singing, laughter and discovery!’

HOW TO BOOK

SORT CODE: 40 25 06

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 81383132

IBAN: GB37MIDL40250681383132

BIC: MIDLGB2113U


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Once we receive your deposit, we will send you an acknowledgement, with a note of the accommodation that you have selected, and an indication of the balance that you will have to pay by 30 June 2015.

In July we will send out Advance Information, dealing with FAQs, a map of the Eastbourne College campus etc.

SOLO - Send us your song choices (NB this needs to be done by 31 May 2015)- Choose the pieces you wish to work on in your Vocal Technique class

(these do not need to be submitted, and indeed can be any of the songs you are working on in other classes if you wish)

- After the auditions on 12 April 2015, we will contact you if you have been successful, and inform you what is required

- Do come prepared to AIMS, especially if you have been given a role to memorise, as you will get more out of it.

CHORAL - Organise getting your music (either buying yourself*, or you can order

hire copies from the AIMS office, which can be collected at the start of the course).

CROSSOVER - Your timetable will be prepared for you – this may involve further

discussion with the AIMS office, but anything is possible (in theory!)

PIANO ACCOMPANISTS - Let us know if you are coming with a particular singer, or if you have

any special suggestions for repertoire.

For ALL STUDENTS - Practise, practise, practise!

You might like to consider getting a taster of the Summer Course. Come to Mini-AIMS, an ideal opportunity to see what we are about (see overleaf).

*Some scores will be available to buy direct from the AIMS office. For other music purchases we recommend contacting Kim Thornewell at:

Brittens Music Ltd, Grove Hill Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1RZ

Tel: 01892 526659 Email: [email protected]

Brittens Music will also have a shop on site during AIMS 2015

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT


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MINI-AIMS

London: 11-12 April 2015

WHAT IS IT?

Mini-AIMS is our non-residential ‘taster’ version of the main singing summer school. As well as moving to a new London venue in 2015, we are delighted to be running a Choral course for the first time, as well as classes for Solo singers. Why not make a weekend of it?

As with the summer course, at Mini-AIMS we encourage students to observe other classes, and there will be one session each day of our most popular ‘drop-in’ class from the summer course: Choral Vocal Technique. Each day will conclude with a free student concert, with items chosen from the day’s classes. Students are encouraged to invite friends and family along.

WHERE IS IT HELD?

St Gabriel’s Halls, Pimlico, London SW1V 3AA Located approximately 10 minutes walking distance from both Victoria and Pimlico Underground stations, on Glasgow Terrace, just off Lupus Street. Local buses (24, 360, C10) run frequently along Lupus Street and the venue is also within walking distance of Victoria Coach Station.

COURSE DETAILS

10.00-10.15 Group warm-up 10.15-11.45 Session 1 12.10-13.40 Session 2 14.30-16.00 Session 3 16.20-17.50 Session 4 18.00 Concert (due to finish by 19.00)

We will be providing a Tea-Bar selling light refreshments, drinks and snacks throughout the day. You are welcome to bring your own packed-lunch or pop out to one of the numerous cafés and shops in the area.

Solo singers: Bring two pieces* to work on for each day, chosen from Opera, Oratorio, Art Song and The Lighter Side (eg. G&S, Operetta, Music Theatre or Cabaret songs). In your other two sessions you are free to choose which classes to observe. You are advised to learn pieces from memory if you wish to be considered for the student concert at the end of each day.

*Please help us to timetable effectively by sending in your song choices for Mini-AIMS by 28 February 2015

‘I felt that the tutors were really happy to be here and truly enjoyed teaching, whatever the level of the singer.’


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MINI-AIMS

Choral singers: You will spend Sessions 1, 2 and 4 studying set works (details below). In Session 3, you will be able to choose between observing one of the solo classes or taking part in the Choral Vocal Technique drop-in class. This is an ideal opportunity to ‘have a go’ at a solo piece, so do consider bringing something with you. A selection of the choral pieces studied will be performed in the student concert at the end of the day, alongside solo items chosen from the day’s classes.

Saturday 11 April 2015: Conducted by Tim Brown Set work: Great Choruses from Great Oratorios (Novello, edited by Brian Kay)

Sunday 12 April 2015: Conducted by Nigel Perrin Set work: European Sacred Music (OUP, edited by John Rutter)

Both works will be available to hire at the course for a small charge.

FEES:

£190 for the two days, or £100 for one day.

Cancellation policy: No refunds will be made on cancellations after 1 March 2015. Refunds prior to that date will be subject to an administration charge of £25.

Mini-AIMS Booking Form

Name

Address

Post Code / ZIP

Voice Type

Email

Telephone

Mobile

Please send, together with the correct fees, to: AIMS Administrator, 88 Gordon Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6WE

I would like to attend on Saturday 11 April 2015 (please indicate Solo or Choral).

ChoralSolo

I would like to attend on Sunday 12 April 2015 (please indicate Solo or Choral).


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CONTACT DETAILS

Artistic Advisor NEIL JENKINS (contact for castings, course details and artistic enquiries)

Administrator ANTONIA HYATT (contact for bookings, rooms, auditions and any other enquiries)

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 01903 879591

Address: AIMS International Music School Barn End Castle Lane Bramber West Sussex BN44 3FB

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 07985 191915

Address: AIMS Administrator 88 Gordon Road Shoreham-by-Sea West Sussex BN43 6WE

ORATORIOS

HAYDN The Seven Last Words HAYDN The Creation HAYDN The Seasons HANDEL The Brockes Passion SCHÜTZ The Seven Last Words SCHÜTZ The Resurrection Story MENDELSSOHN Christus (fragment) MENDELSSOHN Psalm 13

MOTETS & PARTSONGS

SCHUMANN Partsongs 1 for SSA SCHUMANN Partsongs 2 for SSA HAYDN 10 Partsongs for SATB HAYDN Partsongs 2 incl. The Storm TCHAIKOVSKY 9 Sacred Motets

ORATORIO ALBUMS

SOPRANO, MEZZO-SOPRANO/ALTO TENOR, BARITONE/BASS-BARITONE

BARN END PRESS, BARN END, CASTLE LANE, BRAMBER, WEST SUSSEX, BN44 3FB Tel: 01903 879591 Email: [email protected]

BARN END PRESS is proud to be associated with AIMS, and has prepared new English-language editions for its use in the 2014 and 2015 summer schools.

Their catalogue contains:

SEND TO: AIMS Administrator, 88 Gordon Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex BN43 6WEBOOKING FORM (INCL. OVERLEAF)

Name

Address

Post Code/ Zip

Telephone

Mobile

Date of Birth

Car Reg

Voice Type

SOLO

CHOICE 1

CHOICE 2

CHOICE 3

CHORAL

AIMS CHOIR

ORATORIO CHOIR

MADRIGALS

MOTETS

CROSSOVER

CHOICE 1

CHOICE 2

CHOICE 3 (optional)

PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT

I am coming on my own

I am coming as a duo with

SOLO CLASSES CHORAL CLASSES SOLO CLASSES

COURSE CHOICE (please tick the relevant box)

Enter code

Please tick

Enter code

Please tick

CHOICE 1 COMPLINE CHOIR

CHORAL VOCAL TECHNIQUE

IVOR NOVELLO CHORUSES

CHOICE 1

CHOICE 2

CHOICE 3 (optional)

ENSEMBLE CLASSES CHORAL CLASSESEnter code

Please tick ONE from the options below

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Please attach details of experience, past teachers & exams passed etc., if you are not known to the organisers.

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I would like to audition on Sunday 12 April 2015 (please indicate AM or PM).

Solo

PM

I would like to be considered for (please tick all that apply): Bursary Celebrity Masterclass

AM

Email

SEND TO: AIMS Administrator, 88 Gordon Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex BN43 6WEBOOKING FORM (INCL. OVERLEAF)

SHARED ROOMS

SINGLE ROOMS

SUPERIOR ROOMS

(in Nugent House, ensuite,

limited availability)

DORMITORY (3-5 BEDS)

TWIN (2 BEDS)

BASIC SINGLE

SINGLE IN TENBY LODGE / PENNELL

LARGE SINGLE

TWIN (2 SHARING)

SINGLE

LARGE SINGLE

£650

£665

£680

£695

£705

£705

£725

£735

RESIDENT Please tick

PAYMENT

Solo, Crossover, Piano Accompanists and Observers

Choral – please note, these fees apply to Choral singers ONLY

CATEGORY A

CATEGORY B

CATEGORY A includes lunch and supper, and entry to all concerts

includes lunch and supper, and entry to all concerts

no meals; but includes entry to lunchtime concerts only

£490

£490

£340

NON-RESIDENTPlease tick

Any specific dietary or health requirements that we need to be aware of. Please add details here:

I am First-aid trained (please circle) Y / N

By cheque (made payable to AIMS International Music School) or Bank transfer (details below)

I enclose my deposit of £75 (non-refundable) and I undertake to pay the balance before 30 June 2015

Signed Date / /

SORT CODE: 40 25 06

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 81383132

IBAN: GB37MIDL40250681383132

BIC: MIDLGB2113U

Please make sure that you send the full amount to the AIMS account, and that any bank charges are compensated for at your end. Any payments that have had deductions made will have to be paid up in full at the beginning of the course.

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