Conductor - Felicity Cliffe, Leader - Anna Brown
Strings Tutor - Harry Kneeshaw, Wind Tutor - Fraser Gordon,
Brass Tutor - Andy Kershaw, Percussion Tutor- Jonny Grogan
The course is open to young professionals and music students from anywhere in the world. Whilst many applications come from Conservatoires, we warmly encourage applicants from Universities and from anyone hoping to be in the profession soon. There are currently places available in all sections and decisions can usually be made fairly quickly. Due to the high number of clarinet and flute applicants, these are usually decided on in the New Year. There are a limited number of full and half price bursaries available.
There are a few places for non-orchestra players. The cost is the same, but you will be expected to carry out a few duties, such as shifting percussion, selling programmes and stewarding at concerts.
Download & complete this form (word format)and send to the address at the bottom of the form or by email. Or contact us to be sent a form.
If you are accepted onto the course before 1 May 2025 you will be asked for a deposit of £80 and final payment of £260 one month later. If you apply on or after 1 May 2025 and are accepted then the full £340 will be requested at that time. Cheques should be made payable to: Amadeus Chorus and Orchestra. If you wish to pay by electronic transfer contact us for bank details.
Please enclose a current CV.
£340 is all it costs for the week. This takes care of all your needs, including food, accommodation and travel to the concerts, although you may need some money for the bar. Course fees are non-refundable.
If you know of a company or individual who will pay half or more of your fee, your benefactor will be named in the programmes as Sponsor of your Chair. (Students often get their parents to sponsor their chair.) Many music colleges will help with the cost of courses, if applied for in good time. We will offer five half price places to people with genuine financial hardships. Contact us for more details.
Amadeus Academy Ltd is a separate company that is supported by Amadeus Orchestra financially and logistically. The company number is 15987030. The direct email address is amadeusacademyuk@outlook.com although emails sent to Amadeus Orchestra will always be forwarded.
