Flutes at the Barns Sri Lanka 2010

Dates:                           Monday 25th October to Thursday 5th November 2010
Accommodation:           Desire Musical Resort, Sri Lanka
Course participants:      7
Course staff:                  Zoe Booth
Course Fee:                  £TBC GBP

I am delighted to invite you to take part in a very special course – Flutes at the Barns in Sri Lanka 2010!  This course provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take part in a flute course in an exotic location in the Indian Ocean; the course also includes tours of Sri Lanka’s most famous sights, sounds and experiences, such as visits to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the elephant orphanage of Pinawela.  The course is open to a maximum of seven flute players – applications are welcome from adults aged eighteen and over, regardless of ability level (partners also welcome!).

Since 2003 Flutes at the Barns courses in the UK have developed to cultivate a non-competitive, sociable and encouraging atmosphere with a focus on excellent, all-inclusive music-making, expert tuition, good food and good company.  Join me for Flutes at the Barns Sri Lanka for this unique experience in a beautiful location!

I look forward to welcoming you! 

Kind regards,

Zoё Booth

Course Activities9

The course, run by Zoё Booth, will consist of the following musical activities (musical activities will take place between sightseeing visits):

• group warm-ups with lots of hints and tips
• ensemble playing in a variety of styles
• chamber music with coaching
• individual tuition with Zoё Booth
• flute choir
• musical/discussion workshops
• the chance to hear and participate in live performance and/or masterclass
• those who wish to may also play piccolo, alto and/or bass flutes.

Click here to download a brochure for Flutes at the Barns Sri Lanka 2010 (.pdf)

The intimate nature of the limited course sizes allows each participant to benefit from a high level of participation and a great deal of individual contact with the course tutor within the group; each course member will also have been given prior chance to influence the course structure by indicating their preferential activities.  Participants may take the opportunity to perform solo if desired, in performances or a masterclass, however please note that any solo work in front of others is an entirely voluntary element of the course and nervous players can be assured they will find the course entirely non-challenging and supportive.