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Accommodation update

We are now sold out of most accommodation at Dartington for all five weeks of the Summer School. However, there may be cancellations so please telephone 01803 847077 for availability and bookings.
We are still accepting non-resident bookings. Please click here for Totnes Tourist Information local accommodation.

Course Availability

Due to an extremely busy booking period many courses are now closed. Click here to check availability.

Vocal Ensembles Week 2 Music to Download

Click here to download pdfs for the Vocal ensembles course week 2. Please check this regularly, as new pieces will be added over the coming weeks.

Summer School Forum is up and running!

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Organ-Harpsichord Crossover Course

The organ-harpsichord crossover course has now specified repertoire. Please click on the title above for more information.

Week Two Choir - Important Information

It is with regret that we inform you that Graeme Jenkins is unable to join us in week 2 to lead the choir in Handel’s Theodora.

However, we are happy to announce that Robert Hollingworth will be joining us to lead the choir.

Please note: repertoire and editions remain the same

If you would like to discuss this further please do not hesitate to contact the office on 01803 847080. For booking information please contact Sam McCaffery 01803 847077

Week Five Changes

We are very sorry to announce that due to unforseen circumstances the Carducci Quartet will be unable to join us in week five.
However, we are delighted to welcome the Quatuor Diotima, who will be teaching on the chamber music course.

SAMYO and Tarang

We are pleased to announce that Milapfest’s South Asian Music Youth Orchestra, and their sister ensemble Tarang will be joining us again in week one for their annual summer school. Lots of concerts, a early morning raga and collaborations are all planned!

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Week 2 Choir: Handel's Theodora Edition

Please note that in week two the choir will be using the Novello Watkins-Shaw edition of Handel’s Theodora.
The Graeme Jenkins edition will be used by the orchestra only.

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