Orpheus Recorder Boutique 2019

6-11 January at Armidale NSW Australia

An intensive and intimate recorder course for intermediate and advanced players of all ages. Six days of technique classes, small ensemble and chamber ensemble. Each group  works with a variety of world renowned tutors. Full board is available on campus. 

Tutors

Antonio Carrilho (PORTUGAL)

Rodney Waterman (AUSTRALIA, VIC)

Ryan Williams (AUSTRALIA, VIC)

Ruth Wilkinson (AUSTRALIA, VIC)

Robyn Mellor (AUSTRALIA, ACT)

Daniel Murphy (AUSTRALIA, NSW)

More tutors coming soon... one tutor a week will be announced. 8 in total.

Bookings for ORB2019 open 1st June 2018

Early Bird Discount until the 30th June

https://www.trybooking.com/374584

"What would a year be without a week in January in Armidale, dedicated to playing recorder intensively with fellow recorder addicts at the wonderful Orpheus Recorder Boutique?  Orpheus Recorder Boutiques are a very rich experience for so many of us, where we can immerse ourselves in the joys of learning, music-making and team-work, with like-minded people who quickly become lasting friends.  Orpheus Music also sells a fabulous range of recorders of all sizes, to suit every pocket, and music from the earliest times to the ultra-modern, to suit recorder players at every level, whether playing solo or in a group of any conceivable size.  A veritable treasure trove!  Thanks so much to Zana, Peter and Alexandra for their expertise and patience in providing advice and help."        (Vanessa Elwell-Gavins, Hervey Bay, QLD)

DESCRIPTION

About the Course: An intensive and intimate recorder course for intermediate and advanced players. Six days of technique classes, two ensemble classes daily (Small Ensemble and Chamber Ensemble). Each group will be a balanced and fully functional small ensemble that caters to each individual’s needs, and each group will work with a variety of tutors throughout the week. There will be a separate Youth Section for players under 18 (depending on ability some Youth players may prefer to join the adult groups). Full board is available on campus - also available for unaccompanied minors (age 11 yrs and older).

Eligibility:

All participants need to be comfortable with both C and F fingerings. (I.e. must be able to read for and play descant/tenor and treble). The new learners stream is available for those that only play F or C fingering.

Venue:

PLC Armidale, Crest Rd 
Armidale, NSW 2350

Full board is available at PLC Armidale. Single room, twin share or dormitory/cubicle rooms are available. Staying on site really adds another dimension to the course as it gives opportunities to play with other people outside the class times and to socialize with like minded people. All the tutors and administration staff stay on campus. If you want a single room you are advised to book early. 

How to get to Armidale:

Armidale is situated half way between Sydney and Brisbane on the New England Tableland. It is an education centre and the home of the University of New England. Both Qantas and Rex fly from Sydney to Armidale and Fly Corporate flies from Brisbane to Armidale. There is a daily train service from Sydney to Armidale. Orpheus Music is happy to pick up participants from either plane or train and take them to the venue. As the Accommodation is on site so there are no further transport needs whilst at the course. 

Groups and set works:

For ORB19 a maximum of 6 set works will be required.  Around the end of August, participants will be organised by the tutors into groups according to standard and balance of instruments and repertoire will be selected that best suits each level.  Each participant will receive a list of set works along with a part allocation in late September If you have not attended an Orpheus Recorder Boutique before, you will be contacted to discuss your playing level.

Concerts:

For ORB 19 there will be 3 Blackboard concerts and a final concert at the New England Regional Art Museum on Friday 11th January at 4pm. Visitors, friends and family are welcome at no additional cost. There will also be other concerts during the week – details to be advised.

Trade Display: Largest range of recorder sheet music recorders and accessories in the Southern Hemisphere available throughout the course.

Recorder Repairs: There is a repair workshop set up at the course and recorder services, cleans and repairs can generally be attended to in a day or two.

Town Dinner: 

On the final day of the Recorder Boutique and after the final concert there is a Town Dinner that will be held in the Armidale CBD on Friday 11^th January at 6.30pm - venue to be confirmed.

Additional Course Add-on Options:

There are additional courses which can be added on to the principal Orpheus Recorder Boutique Course 2019 before (Pre) and after (Post). All of these courses are only available to Orpheus Recorder Boutique Course 2019 participants after they enrol in the Recorder Boutique. 

They include:

• Music Fundamnetals
• Dangars Falls and Town heritage bus tour
• Pre dinner Madrigals Motets and Margaritas
• Small Ensemble Intensive
• Additional Accommodation

Enrolment Due Date: 

31 August 2018. To secure a single room it is advised to book as soon as the enrolments open in June. (Late enrolments please contact Orpheus Music to check if there are places remaining)

ENROL EARLY to ensure your place and to be eligible for the Pre and Post course add - on options. There are limited places available. Your place will be secured when we receive your enrolment form with payment. 

Costs: 

Refunds for all courses: 

50% refund if withdrawing before 30 September 2018; 

25% refund if withdrawing before 30 November 2018;

No refund after 1 December 2018.

NB - it is recommended that participants consider taking out insurance in case you are unable to attend at the last minute.  

Questions: Please refer to frequently asked questions.

Youth Bursary Fund - Supporting the next generation of recorder players. Depending on Donations received, Orpheus Music may be able to offer partial Youth Bursaries to support young recorder players to attend the Orpheus Recorder Boutique in 2019. Please contact us for details.

Photo at top taken by Pam Rooney