These courses provide coaching in a wide range of orchestral repertoire as well as the opportunity to devote time to chamber music and ensemble playing. Participants may apply to join:

a) The Symphony Orchestra or the Chamber Orchestra (which rehearse concurrently at 11.15 and 4.30). For the 9.15 session, string players can opt to play chamber music or join the String Orchestra, whilst wind players will play with the Wind Band in this session or take part in wind chamber music.

NB 1 Those applying for part time String Chamber Music are advised to form their own groups as it is not always possible to arrange satisfactory ensembles. If an acceptable chamber music group cannot be formed, students will be allocated places in the String Orchestra

NB 2 Wind players will be accepted in limited numbers for the two orchestras to ensure correct balance. Players will be informed within a short time of applying as to whether they can be accepted, and should be prepared to play first or second etc. as required.

b) The Full-Time Chamber Music course. Only pre-formed String Quartets and Wind Ensembles will be accepted. Students should bring parts and miniature scores of the works they wish to study.

All instrumentalists on these courses should bring a music stand.