G R A N D U N I O N O R C H E S T R A

SUMMER SCHOOL

Wednesday 5th - Saturday 8th AUGUST 2015(Includes a performance on Sat 8th Aug)

Oundle School, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4EE

Join the country’s pioneering world music and jazz ensemble for a 4 day residency

For young musicians aged 12 - 21

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“Zach had a fabulous time and hasn't stopped talking about it or drumming on all kinds of surface areas... We can't believe how much they've achieved... Well done and thank you for being such an inspira-tion to the kids.” - Parent

“I enjoyed meeting different people and learning about different cultures.” - Participant

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Under the general direction of Tony Haynes Grand Union’s founder composer/director and Shanti Jayasinha, the course will be led by musicians who have worked together as Grand Union’s core team for many years, including: Claude Deppa (South Africa) – trumpet, African drums, Louise Elliott (Australia) - tenor saxophone, flute, Gerry Hunt (Hackney) - multi-instrumentalist, Jyotsna Srikanth (South India) – violin Carlos Fuentes (Chile) – Latin-American percussion, Lilia Iontcheva (Bulgaria) – tuned percussion, congas and Andy Lafone (Uraguay) - Guitars.

To apply please complete and return the application form and send to:

Email: summerschool@grandunion.org.uk or

Post: FAO: GUO Summer School Grand Union Orchestra 15b St Margaret’s House, Old Ford Road London E2 9PL

The summer school will be held at the picturesque Oundle School, Church St, Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4EE. Travel to Oundle will be provided. More details can be found at: www.oundleschool.org.uk

£180 for the 4 day course including food, travel, accommodation, tuition and performance.

A £60 deposit is required unless you are applying for a bursary (please see application form for details). You must pay by cheque or BACS.

KEY DEADLINES

• Work alongside leading professional musicians• Learn about world music, first hand, from experts• Discover new instruments and develop improvisation skills• Meet and create with like-minded young musicians and make new friends• Take part in the final concert featuring music created in the workshops

Applications are welcome from young musicians of secondary school age and up (12-21) interested in learning about music from other parts of the world, and/or who play a non-European instrument. You need to have reached Grade 4 (or equivalent) or have had prior experience with jazz and/or world music for acceptance. Open-mindedness is key at the GUO summer school. We encourage participants to experiment with new instruments they haven’t played before throughout the course. Please note priority will be given to residents in Cambridgeshire, Essex, Morecambe, Leeds, London and members of the Grand Union Youth Orchestra.

There is no other organisation quite like the Grand Union Orchestra, the acknowledged pioneer and leading exponent of cross-cultural music making in the UK. Formed 30 years ago, it has brought together musicians from every major musical tradition worldwide to perform, broadcast and record original work.

These musicians are not only remarkable artists – they are also highly experienced teachers and workshop leaders, they will lead the summer school, running specialist sessions in their music.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

WHO CAN APPLY?

WORKSHOP LEADERS

where is it? HOW DO I APPLY?

WHAT WILL IT COST?

Friday 19th June: Application & deposit of £60Friday 3rd July: Final payment

This core team will be joined by guest tutors from Essex Music Education Hub and Cambridgeshire Music Services

Once your application is recieved, you will be sent confirmation of receipt and further instructions.

what happens next?To find out more information about

Grand Union, please visit our website:www.grandunion.org.uk

Grand Union Orchestra Summer School Application Form

First name SurnameAddress

Post Code Home TelParent’s Mobile Student’s Mobile

Parent’s Email

Student’s Email

Gender D.O.B

Instrument(s)

Instrument(s) grade/equivalent

About you

Please tell us briefly about:Your prior learning and musical experience (e.g. lessons, workshops, ensembles, performances etc):

What you hope to learn/would like to work on during the summer school:

What you hope to do following the summer school:

Have you been on a residential course before? If yes, which one?

Equal Opportunities:White British

White Irish

White Other

Mixed White & Black African

Mixed White & Asian

Other Mixed background

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Black African

Black Caribbean

Other Black background

Asian - Bangladeshi

Asian - Indian

Asian - Pakistani

Other Asian Background

Chinese

Other ethnic background (please describe)

Do you consider yourself to have a disability? Yes No

If yes, please give us further information so that we can make your access to the site and the course as comfortable as possible.

Medical informationFamily Doctor Family Doctor TelDetails of any medical conditions

Details of any medication

Details of any dietary requirements

In the case of a medical emergency, if I/other emergency name cannot be contacted, I agree that necessary medical treatment should be sought.

Photo permissionGrand Union will occasionally be taking still photographs and / or video recordings of pupils in rehearsals or concerts for archive purposes and inclusion in our brochures and publicity material.

I hereby give consent for my child’s image and performance to be used as described above by Grand Union

Commitment declarationI confirm that I can attend the Grand Union Summer School from Wednesday 5th - Saturday 8th August

Signature of Parent/Carer/Student (if under 18) *

I accept that the completion of this form does not necessarily guarantee me a place at the summer school as some selection is necessary in order to achieve a balance within the group.

Thank you for applying to the Grand Union Summer School 2015!

I enclose a deposit of £60 per person, payable to Grand Union Music Theatre, which is only returnable if the application is not accpeted, and agree to pay the balance by Friday 3rd July, should I be accepted to the Summer School.

Applications will be assessed by the Summer School organising team which includes representatives from Essex Music Education Hub and Cambridgeshire Music.

Confirmation of places will be sent by Friday 26th June at the very latest.

Bursary SchemeThe Grand Union Orchestra is keen to ensure that anyone can attend the summer school regardless of financial background. We can offer a means-tested bursary to cover up to 50% of the total summer school cost. Being in receipt of housing benefit or free school meals are the kind of reasons a full bursary will be awarded.

We are here to help! If you would like to discuss applying for a bursary or have any questions about the summer

school, please contact us: summerschool@grandunion.org.uk or 0208 981 1551All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. The deadline for bursary applications is Friday 19th June.