2022 Summer Course
2022 marks the fifth anniversary of LCCE. We are making a full comeback with Junior Orchestra, Senior Orchestra as well as the Choir! Due to the COVID pandemic, we didn’t have the choir course for the last two years. It has come back with great expectations this year. In addition, our junior orchestra has expanded to include wind, brass, and percussion instruments. There will also be sectional rehearsals with sectional tutors. At the end of the course, we will host a live concert for family and friends.
Both the Senior and Junior orchestras will rehearse and perform 2-3 pieces respectively, chosen from Chinese and western repertoire. The choir will also bring us songs from both western and Chinese traditions.
This year the Senior Orchestra will also premiere a new commission from LCCE, written by Edmund Jolliffe.
The two orchestras and the choir will have five days of rehearsal. The applicants to the orchestras are required to submit a recent recording to be placed into the most suitable course.
Every year, we welcome young musicians from both Chinese and non-Chinese heritage to come to make music together. The fee for this course and concert is £200/per participant. As always, do not let finances stop you from applying. We have never turned a student away for financial reasons. Please click the button below to register.
Junioir Orchestra
Strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion with a playing standard equivalent to ABRSM grade 3 - 5
- Conductor and course leader: Bill Carslake
- Rehearsal Dates: 23-27 August
- Rehearsal Time: 10am - 4pm
- Dress rehearsal and concert: 27 August
- Tutors: Emma Lake (Upper Strings), Laura Dodds (Lower Strings), Lance Kelly (Wind, Brass and Percussion)
- Fee: £200/participant
Senior Orchestra
Strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion with a playing standard equivalent to ABRSM grade 6 and above.
- Conductor and course leader: Scott Wilson
- Rehearsal Dates: 23-27 August
- Rehearsal Time: 10am - 4pm
- Dress rehearsal and concert: 27 August
- Tutors: Emma Lake (Upper Strings), Laura Dodds (Lower Strings), Lance Kelly (Wind, Brass and Percussion)
- Fee: £200/participant
Choir
All children and youth aged 7 - 18 welcome. No previous experience required
- Conductor and course leader: Jennifer Hazel
- Rehearsal Dates: 23-27 August
- Rehearsal Time: 10am. - 4pm
- Dress rehearsal and concert: 27 August
- Fee: £200/participant
Rehearsal venue:
Camden School for Girls
Sandall Road
London
NW5 2DB
Bill Carslake
Junior Ensemble Conductor
Bill composes music and words inspired by outdoor places. He is Music Director of Farnborough Symphony Orchestra and Imperial College Sinfonietta.
Emma Lake
Upper Strings Tutor
Emma enjoys her work as both a performing violinist and teacher. Many of her students gain music scholarships to the UK's top public schools.
Scott Wilson
Senior Ensemble Conductor
Scott Wilson is a Fellow in conducting and Artist in Residence at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and has conducted numerous orchestras across the world.
Laura Dodds
Lower Strings Tutor
Laura has an extensive range of teaching experience and currently teaches in a number of prestigious school music departments, as well as having her own private practice.
Jennifer Hazel
Woodwind Tutor
Jen played and coached extensively in various ensembles in Boston and London. She currently teaches at Centre for Young Musicians.
Lance Kelly
Wind, Brass and Percussion Tutor
Lance is a professional trumpeter, playing in London Orchestras, Theatre, TV and recording studios. He conducts the Enfield Youth Wind Band.
At LCCE we welcome young players from any ethnical and financial background to make music together in an open and friendly environment.
10% discount is offered to siblings (please use SIBLINGS10 at registration). If further assistance is needed, please do not hesitate to contact us. We have never turned a student away for financial reasons.