Advance

A new course for organ scholars at universities and cathedrals

13-15 April at Cambridge

When you become an organ scholar you join a long and distinguished tradition of musicians. Many conductors, soloists, choir trainers and practitioners have benefited from the intense experience of an organ scholarship at university or at a choral foundation. But making music at a high level can be demanding, especially if it's your first experience of performing to professional standards; and it can be difficult to balance performing commitments with other work - not to mention the rest of your life!

Advance for organ scholars is designed to offer focussed advice on all the elements of an organ scholarship:

• Preparing rehearsals
• Conducting choirs
• Accompanying psalms
• Selecting appropriate voluntaries
• Improvising, coping with performance nerves, and organising your time effectively.

With access to many of Cambridge’s chapels and their excellent organs, Advance will give you the boost you need to make the most of your organ scholarship. In classes, discussions, and over meals, compare notes with your peers, and imbibe the wisdom of our gurus!

The fee of £275 covers tuition, and accommodation, breakfast and dinner at Fitzwilliam College.

You may be able to persuade your college or cathedral to contribute, or perhaps we can offer bursaries to support those who cannot afford the fee.

David Hill

• our expert choral tutor
• Musical Director of the Bach Choir and Chief Conductor of the BBC Singers
• Former Director of Music at St John’s College, Cambridge

Mark Williams

• Director of Music at Jesus College Cambridge
• Formerly Assistant Sub-Organist at St Paul’s Cathedral
• Prolific concert and recording artist, including film scores and crossover
• Enthusiastic teacher of all age groups

Elizabeth Burgess

• Former organ scholar of Christ Church, Oxford
• Brilliant piano accompanist, chamber musician and repetiteur
• Living proof that there can be life beyond the organ loft for organ scholars!

William Whitehead

• Prize-winning organ virtuoso
• Sought after as a recitalist, examiner and jury member
• Teaches many current organ scholars
• Ready to answer all your repertoire questions

Robert Quinney

• Sub-Organist at Westminster Abbey and Director of Oundle for Organists
• Busy recording artist: recent acclaimed discs of Elgar and Bach
• Frequently heard with ensembles such as The Sixteen and The Cardinall’s Musick
• Expert advice on choir accompaniment