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The Intermediate Programme for gifted, talented and promising young guitarists across Berkshire
All Monday evening sessions 6.30pm-8.30pm
Session 1 19.09.2016
Welcome to the IGA! A fun filled introduction to the guitar academy perfecting posture, practising position shifting and exploring a range of ensemble repertoire for the year ahead!
Session 2 03.10.2016
Let’s Go Left Hand Develop control and agility in your left hand with 2 octave major, minor and chromatic scales and play exciting ensemble repertoire with confidence
Session 3 07.11.2016
Ready Steady Right Hand Developing tone production, exploring apoyando and tirando techniques and putting it all into action with some lyrical, melodic ensemble pieces
Session 4 05.12.2016
Christmas Chamber Music An opportunity to enjoy the festivities with a selection of duets, trios and quartets to improve your sight reading and ensemble skills
Session 5 09.01.2017
Introducing BYGO Exploring your joint repertoire for the end of year concert with Berkshire Youth Guitar Orchestra
Session 6 06.02.2017
Sectional Rehearsals Prepare and perfect your parts ready for your full rehearsal sitting alongside members of BYGO
Ensemble Weekend 01 & 02.04.2017
Ensemble work and Concert 10am-5pm rehearsals on both days to hone ensemble skills ending with a Gala Concert on the Sunday at 6pm. Venue tbc
Session 8 08.05.2017
Arpeggios! Develop your knowledge of arpeggios and chordal harmony and enjoy an introduction to tremolo playing
Session 9 05.06.2017
Fiery Flamenco Discovering Rasgueado techniques with an assortment of Spanish inspired ensemble repertoire
Session 10 26.06.2017
The Art of Performance Communication, stage presence and solo playing for the budding young concert artist
Session 11 03.07.2017
Flying Solo Perform your pieces to your friends in the IGA and gain the advice of an expert!
BBQ Date tba
Invitation to the BYGO Barbecue
Session 7 13, 20 & 27.03.2017
Rehearsing with BYGO Three Monday evening sessions in preparation for the Ensemble Weekend and Concert
IGA Workshop 21.05.2017
Contemporary Guitar 10am-12noon with Jack Rowe
For more information please visit www.berkshiremaestros.org.uk/academy
or email [email protected]