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“the highlight of my summer!”
What’s included?
One of the greatest pleasures of learning an instrument is the
ALL MUSIC TUITION:
shared music-making experience – especially with friends
two to three hours per day in chamber groups with a dedicated
both old and new!
tutor (one tutor per four students) and one to two hours of full
the DYO chamber music Summer courses, which have been
orchestra.
taking place in idyllic surroundings for more than 30 years, offer a great opportunity to play and perform music in a fun,
ALL EXTRA ACTIVITIES:
informal and uncompetitive environment.
two to three hours per day of various activities including
Students will experience all that chamber and orchestral
drama, sport, swimming, songwriting and art.
music can offer – playing and working together, and rising to new challenges with fantastic results musically. music
ALL MEALS:
tuition is complemented with many less formal musical
lunch and dinner is provided. breakfast is also included for
adventures such as songwriting masterclasses, musical
our residential players.
theatre and lip-synch battles! Daily sports and more traditional
summer
camp
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ALL FUN EVENING ACTIVITIES:
action-packed and unforgettable experience.
Nightly evening concerts, quiz nights, movie nights, talent
New (and sometimes lifelong) friendships are quickly formed
show, lip synch battles and much more.
in a nurturing atmosphere. Students have the option to stay overnight in luxury dormitory accommodation, making these courses unique in every way.
Non-residential players will join in all the activities. Their day starts at 9.00am and finishes at approximately 9.30pm.
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Junior courSe Strings | Wind | percussion
Dublin Youth Orchestra Wind
PRimARY ScHOOl AGE mUSiciANS (from age nine)
We welcome wind, brass and recorders to join the Wind Ensemble group.
Saturday 1st July to tuesday 4th July
Our popular wind tutor, laoise O’brien, has many years’ experience in teaching young players. Students will also have the chance to play with the full orchestra.
StringS And Wind
Nb: String and wind applicants must currently be receiving lessons in
the junior course will help to develop the confidence and musical skills
their instruments, have completed grade 1 and be able to read music
of young string and wind players. learning and improving musically are
competently.
at the heart of our courses but we also place a great emphasis on fun! there are plenty of opportunities to join in with social activities and to
percuSSion
make new friends.
Our percussion course is a fantastic way to learn a variety of percussion instruments and caters to both beginners and improvers with an
StringS
emphasis on fun-based learning. Players will also have the chance to play
Our string tutors are experts in chamber music – both playing and
percussion with a full orchestra. the course is ideal for non-orchestral
teaching – and many have experienced the courses as students
players – and siblings of players attending the string and wind course –
themselves. All our tutors are enthusiastic about sharing the delights and
who are eager to get involved in music while joining in with all the summer
rewards of chamber music with young players.
camp fun.
with Katherine Hunka and James Cavanagh
Senior courSe Strings | Wind
SEcONDARY ScHOOl AGE mUSiciANS (up to age 18)
Sunday 25th to friday 30th June 2017
Senior courSe feeS RESiDENtiAl: full fee €455. Or deposit €150 and post-dated cheque (dated 1st June 2017) for balance of €305 NON-RESiDENtiAl: full fee €390. Or deposit €150 and post-dated cheque (dated 1st June 2017) for balance of €240
StringS
Junior courSe feeS
String players will cover a wide range of chamber music repertoire and
RESiDENtiAl: full fee €350. Or deposit €100 and post-dated cheque (dated 1st June 2017) for balance of €250.
significantly develop their musical skills. Each string quartet is coached by a dedicated expert tutor for the duration of the course, who will ensure that players are both encouraged and challenged. Groups will also spend time with
NON-RESiDENtiAl: full fee €295. Or deposit €100 and post-dated cheque (dated 1st June 2017) for balance of €195.
our guest tutor Katherine Hunka. Katherine is leader of the irish chamber Orchestra and regularly directs concerts from the violin, as well as performing as soloist across a wide range of repertoire. She is the Artistic Director of the mA in classical Strings programme at the University of limerick and a Professor at the cit cork School of music.
Subsidies are available. Please email
[email protected] in full confidence for details. n Non-members of DYO must pay an additional fee of €15 per family for insurance purposes. Please include this with your payment. n A family discount of €70 is applicable for each additional child in
Wind the Wind Ensemble course offers wind and brass players a unique chance to explore a full repertoire of classical, jazz, swing and blues music. Players will enjoy the full wind band and orchestral experience as well as playing in smaller ensembles. Our Wind Director is James cavanagh, founder of the irish Youth Wind Ensemble and Professor of trumpet and fellow at the Royal irish
the family attending either course. n Deposits are non-refundable.
n All players participate at their own risk. Players are asked to check their personal insurance for their own instruments.
Academy of music.
Course Director
Una O’Kane
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our players – and their parents – say it best
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This summer camp is better than Christmas!
When I arrived on the first day I was nervous – but regardless of how good you are you will feel welcome and as if you belong.
feeS. Cheques – made payable to dublin youth orchestras. 4 Contact
[email protected] if you would like to pay by bank
Please enclose the following with your application:
transfer. Non-DYO members should please make sure to
4 completed ApplicAtion / medicAl form (overleAf). include the €15 insurance fee.
Please ensure the medical permission form has been signed
The atmosphere is friendly and inviting and the staff couldn’t be more caring. I really learned a lot – in both music and other things.
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The sessions of orchestra and quartet will be in my memory for the rest of my life. It was amazing.
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how to apply
NON-DYO MEMBERS MOST WELCOME
Not only did I learn loads but I had great fun too!
Thank you for looking after my children so well. From the music to the activities, swimming, the food and the all-round fun ... all outstanding.
your emAil AddreSS on the ApplicAtion form. 4 You will receive a confirmation email once a place has been by both parents/guardians.
allocated and a further email in early June with all relevant course information.
Please send fees and completed form to: lisa Scanlan, Administrator, 13 rectory Way, bray, co. Wicklow Email:
[email protected] tel: 087-770 1470
ApplicAtion form Name Date of birth
Age on July 30, 2017
Address Parent mobile
Additional emergency number
Email
(for booking confirmation)
DYO member Non-DYO member
Senior course residential
Junior course residential
Percussion residential
Senior course non-residential
Junior course non-residential
Percussion non-residential
RESiDENtiAl PlAcES ARE limitED AND ARE AllOcAtED StRictlY ON A fiRSt-cOmE, fiRSt-SERvED bASiS. bedrooms sleep max. 6 people. We will always try to ensure that you will be sharing a bedroom with at least one of your friends. Sharing bedroom with
(this is a request with no guarantee)
instrument
teacher
How long have you been playing?
Grade currently working on
Exam board
Please list some pieces or studies you are currently working on with your teacher
Previous orchestral or chamber music experience (if any) String players may request to be in a quartet with friends of a similar standard (at the discretion of the course Director). Names:
medicAl detAilS Please give details of any medical condition, including allergies, asthma and hayfever. Please state specifically any medication/inhalers your child is taking and whether they will need help from staff.
is your child’s tetanus vaccination up to date? Yes
No
medical permission in the event of an accident or emergency where i cannot be reached i give my consent to the administering of a general anaesthetic and/or appropriate medical treatment to my child. note: thiS muSt be Signed by both pArentS/guArdiAnS Parent/guardian 1 signed
Parent/guardian 2 signed *If there is no second parent/guardian, please write n/a
tick here if vegetarian
Other special dietary requirements
Swimming permission
rules
Please note that no child will be allowed into the swimming pool without this signed consent. Swims are supervised by a qualified lifeguard and adult members of staff are present at all times. my child has permission to take part in swimming/water sports during the course.
i am aware that players who are disruptive at any time during the course may be sent to sleep at home or sent home for the duration of the course at the organisers’ discretion. i have read, understood and agree to adhere to DYO rules. See www.dyo.ie.
Parent/ guardian signed
Parent/ guardian signed
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