30 May - 5
June
This
summer, the popular
Run by Singers Assisi Summer School will be directed once
again by Jeremy Jackman.
Perched on a hilltop overlooking the plains
of Umbria, Assisi, the
city of Giotto and St Francis, is a place of picturesque alleyways,
steps, churches, bells
and pilgrims.
Now in its seventh year, the course runs from Sunday evening, when we
meet for some introductions and an informal supper,
to the following
Friday evening where we perform our new repertoire at a concert in
the Basilica of St Francis.
We will sing
for approximately five
hours each day with breaks for coffee and a long afternoon break.
Wednesday will be a half-day when people may choose to explore a
little further afield.
THE MUSIC
“The musical diet for the course at Assisi is designed to leave
us richly contented, with not a hint of indigestion. The main course
is Palestrina's glorious 5-part Missa Tertia, but the array of
side-dishes is equally tempting.
"We shall also work our way through English items from the 16th
century (a stunning motet by Tallis), through Blow, Boyce, Goss and
Parry to the present day. Our feast is completed with three
beautiful part-songs by Mendelssohn. I look forward to meeting you
at this splendidly groaning table. Cheers!"
Jeremy Jackman
Missa Tertia (Palestrina)
Im Gruenen, Abschied vom Walde, Die Nachtigall (Mendelssohn)
Loquebantur Variis Linguis (Tallis), Behold, O God our Defender (Blow)
Turn Thee Unto Me, O Lord (Boyce)
O Saviour of the World (Goss) My Soul, There Is a Country (Parry)
The Threshold, Siyahamba (Jackman)
JEREMY JACKMAN
Jeremy Jackman, for ten years first counter-tenor with The King’s
Singers, is now a widely acclaimed musical director whose work in the
field of vocal/choral music is of the highest international standard. He
has been Chorus Master to the London Philharmonic Choir and the Belfast
Philharmonic, and is currently Musical Director of the English Baroque
Choir, Chorus Master of OSJ Voices and Musical director of two other
Chamber Choirs.
In addition to being a respected
composer, arranger and editor, Jeremy is also a much sought after
director of workshops and summer music schools.
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
This course is for experienced choral singers of all ages. Participants
should have reasonable sight-reading ability or be prepared to study
the music beforehand, although nobody is expected to be note-perfect.
Jeremy is experienced in working with singers at all levels and creates
an atmosphere that is focused but relaxed.
It also helps
if you enjoy good food, good company and the occasional glass of wine.
We all eat together in the evening in a selection of different restaurants
where everyone will soon get to know each other. Our singing holidays
have proved equally popular with people travelling on their own and
singing couples.
WHAT DOES
IT COST?
The course fee is payable in two stages - £175 on registration
and £195 no later than four weeks before arrival in Italy. This
covers tuition and four evening meals but not transport or accommodation.
Music - which can be kept - will cost £25.00 You will also need
to organise your own travel and health insurance.
There is a
wide choice of accommodation available in Assisi from the excellent
campsite to three star hotels - with dozens of one and two-star hotels
in between. An accommodation list will be sent to all participants
on registration and early booking is advised. Assisi is a hilltop
town so please bear this in mind when selecting your accommodation.
The rehearsal venue is near the Piazza Commune, the main square of
Assisi.
GETTING
THERE
The nearest international airports are Perugia, Rome and Ancona.
Although it is no longer the nearest airport, there is
an excellent direct rail link
from Rome to Assisi so some participants will favour this route. Assisi
is accessible by road but the
town centre is a car-free zone. Check
Assisi
Online for more information.
TRAVEL AND HEALTH INSURANCE
Insurance is not included so we strongly recommend that all singers take
out their own cover.
You
should also bring an EHIC card with you.
ANY
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions at all please contact Nick Couchman (nick@runbysingers.org)
or Jane Osgathorp (jane@runbysingers.org)
or ring Nick during office hours on 01438 812100. We can probably put you in touch with
somebody in your area who has already experienced one of our courses.
OTHER USEFUL LINKS
www.sanfrancescoassisi.org (official Franciscan website)
www.trenitalia.com (Italian railway timetables)
www.couchman.com (couchman communications pr agency)
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