Information for students
Daily Timetable
Details of each course will be given to students on arrival. An additional information pack will be given to each participant on arrival. Please note that the course itinerary is at the discretion of the individual course directors.Accommodation
Accommodation consists of single rooms (standard) and single (en suite). The latter is superior accommodation and would be recommended to those guests that require a more comfortable stay. There is access to a lounge and kitchen where you can socialize with other musicians. The quiet locality of the accommodation gives participants the perfect opportunity to relax in-between rehearsals in the beautiful grounds of Bicton College.Family rooms can be provided on request. We have had an increase in interest from family members and Bicton can offer limited availability. Please contact us for further information.
Please remember to bring towels. Linen is provided.
Non Residential Accommodation
For information regarding local accommodation please call Budleigh Salterton Tourist Information on 01395 445275. There is a wide range of B&B accommodation and self catering properties and hotels.General Store
A shop is available each day for your convenience. We have asked Bicton to provide Music for You participants with preferential opening times. This shop has a good selection of groceries, but if you require additional items you can reach the local villages of Otterton and Budleigh Salterton within minutes.Bar
This year the bar will have extended opening hours! The social calendar is an important part of the week and we have the added bonus of evening performances from members of the jazz course. All course participants must be over the age of 18. ID will be required. There will be late night extensions.Social Events
As well as the concerts taking place during the week there will be a party on Friday 15th August for family and friends. Invited musicians will perform during the week and further information will be given on arrival. All performances are free to course participants.The Conductors Course
Additional information on scores and repertoire will be sent to students on receipt of the registration form. Standard wind band repertoire will be included along with pieces by Guy Woolfenden. We shall give advice about preferential sites from which to purchase scores. All participants must bring their principal instrument and doubling instrument if applicable. Please also bring a score and parts of your choice which can be performed by musicians during the week. The scores must be suitable for wind band or smaller chamber music ensembles for either: woodwind, brass, or percussion. There will be string players on the intermediate and beginners courses only. Please feel welcome to bring a variety of your own compositions for ad hoc performances. Jazz musicians may also be available to you throughout the week Students are also required to bring a camcorder videotape if they wish to analyse their conducting. This is highly recommended.Symphonic Wind Band Course
Students that wish to apply to be principals of sections need to complete the registration form and to attend on Sunday 10th August for your audition. Music for You Course Directors will seat all other musicians. Students are asked to bring all doubling instruments where applicable.Concert Dress
All students are required to be smart for performances. The Symphonic Wind Band will be required to wear all black. The Intermediate and Beginners will be asked to wear a coloured shirt and black trousers/skirts. The jazz course participants are asked to wear something colourful and distinctive! Conductors and singers must also wear a suitable dress, suit or DJ.Music Stands
We would appreciate if course participants could bring one or more music stands.Course T shirts will be available to purchase during summer school week.