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Peak District Flute Courses
Summer course
Katherine Baker, Matt Smith,
Kirsty Hetherington
Accompanist Zoe Smith
Saturday 29–Monday 31 August 2015
for flautists aged between 13–18
of Grade 5–8 standard
Summer course
Saturday 29–Monday 31 August 2015
About the course
Tailored to students aged between 13 and 18 and of Grade 5-8 standard, our summer course
will begin after lunch on Saturday 29 August and will culminate with an end of course
performance for parents on Monday 31 August showcasing the weekend’s work.
The fabulous Katherine Baker, principal flute in the Hallé orchestra, will be holding a
masterclass on the Sunday and performing for course attendees early that evening. We are also
delighted that Matt Smith, composer and flautist will be joining us for the weekend.
In addition there will be
• advice on composing with the flute for GCSE and A Level,
• tackling performance anxiety with Alexander Technique teacher Patrick Gundry-White,
• warm-up classes,
• exploring flute techniques,
• flute choir,
• small ensembles,
• a flute shop,
• and plenty of time for socialising with new friends.
The course will be held at Whaley Hall, Reservoir Rd, Whaley Bridge, High Peak SK23 7BL.
www.whaleyhall.com. Situated between Buxton and Manchester, the venue is easily reached by
rail, road or air.
The residential course is fully catered and accommodation is in single-sex twin bedrooms.
There are a maximum of 24 residential places available and there will be at least four staff
members in attendance throughout the weekend. The cost is £210 for the weekend.
The non-residential course includes meals, excluding breakfast, and attendance at all classes.
The cost is £115 for the weekend.
We are also offering a small number of places for students to attend on the Sunday.
The day ticket costs £60 and will include lunch and Katherine’s masterclass and recital.
To apply for a residential or a day place on this course, please complete the application form and
return it with a non-refundable deposit of £30 (full course)/ £15 (Sunday only) to:
Kirsty Hetherington, Course Administrator,
Peak District Flute Courses
1 Station View, Whaley Lane,
Whaley Bridge
Derbyshire, SK23 7AE
Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Full payment of £210 (residential)/ £115 (non-residential)/£60 (Sunday only) must be
received by Friday 31st July 2015.
for more information, please visit our website www.peakdistrictflutecourses.co.uk
email [email protected] or contact Kirsty Hetherington on 07791 291645
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Peak District Flute Courses
Summer course
Saturday 29–Monday 31 August 2015
Application form
page 1
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I would like to apply for weekend course as a non-resident o
I would like to attend for the day of Sunday 30 August only
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I would like to apply for the weekend course as a resident
About you
Full Name__________________________________________________________________
Male/Female_______________
Age at 29th August 2014__________________________
Address____________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Contact telephone number (of parent if under 18)___________________________________
E mail address (of parent if under 18)______________________________________________
Any dietary requirements _____________________________________________________
Any medical issues ___________________________________________________________
Residential course participants only
If you have a friend attending the course that you would like to share a room with,
please give their name here____________________________________________________
We endeavour wherever possible to room friends together.
About your flute playing
Current standard ______________ Name of teacher________________________________
(if no exams taken recently, please ask your teacher for a guide)
Do you own a piccolo or alto flute that you can bring along to the course?
(If yes, please state which) _________________________________________________
If you would like to take part in Katherine Baker’s masterclass on the Saturday,
please tick here
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and state which piece you would like to play here ___________________________________
Please note that masterclass places will be limited and you will be told before the course starts if
you have been chosen to perform.
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Peak District Flute Courses
Summer course
Saturday 29–Monday 31 August 2015
Application form
page 2
For your parents
I enclose a non-refundable deposit of £30 (full course)/£15 (Sunday only).
(delete as appropriate)
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I understand that the remaining balance of £180/ (residential)/£85 non-residential/
£45 (Sunday only) must be received by Friday 31st July 2015 in order to secure my
child’s place on this course.
Please make all cheques payable to Peak District Flute Courses.
We would like to take some photographs during the course for use on our
website/promotional material.
Please tick the box if you are NOT happy for your child to appear in these photographs.
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I give parental consent for my child to attend the Peak District Flute Courses
Summer Course (under 18s only)
Signed ____________________________________________________________________
For more information, please visit our website www.peakdistrictflutecourses.co.uk
email [email protected] or contact Kirsty Hetherington on 07791 291645