The course is fully catered and provided by a fantastic team. We ask participants to advise us in advance if they have any specific dietary needs and we liaise with the catering team to ensure that there are always options available. They are totally accommodating but we do need to be aware of your needs
If you live in the local area, or wish to sort out your own accommodation for any reason, that is perfectly fine, and we will be able to work out a specific reduced cost for you. You will however need to ensure that you are at every rehearsal – these start at 9am each day,
We try and meet any individual requests in regards to accommodation. There are instances where members are required to share rooms, however we try and match you with someone of a similar age, and where possible in the same ensemble. Many of our returning members now request to share rooms if possible. However there are
Accommodation is grouped by age and gender. Over and under 18's are always in different accommodation blocks. In each there are single rooms and small dormitory rooms. There are between 1 and 3 staff who stay in each block overnight. If you have any specific accommodation concerns or requirements, please get in touch.
Although the main focus of the course is the music the staff team also provide a number of social activities that are totally optional but help you to get to know other members, have fun and participate in different activities during the week. On the first afternoon there are ice breakers to get to know
Each year we have a number of new participants, usually around 30-40; the majority of whom do not know anyone before they attend. On arrival we hold an “ice-breaking” session, and members normally find that they are soon able to get to know the people within their accommodation and musical sections. Alongside our staff team
No; the only other costs are optional, although concert tickets are not included in the fee and you may well want family and friends to come to see you at a concert. You can order an optional hoodie or t-shirt and there is a small tuck shop with some merchandise you can purchase if you
Within the Scout Association and Girlguiding there may be a number of grants you are able to access; the first point of contact would always be to speak to your leader as they may be aware of specific grants in your area. Ask your leader or GSL (for Scouts) if your unit can help
The cost for the 2025 course is £695, inclusive of all food and accommodation, tuition, music, social activities and transport during the course, plus support and enquiries prior to the course. Payment is made via bank transfer. We ask for a deposit to be paid within 2 weeks of you accepting your place, and then
Family and friends are more than welcome, in fact, encouraged to attend our concerts so they can see what you have been working on during the week. Concerts are usually held in venues in Birmingham. Details of the concerts, and how to purchase tickets, are always sent out prior to the course in the spring,
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