Sherborne
Summer School of Music
2026
The emphasis will be on practical work for all, including regular sessions on baton technique, score preparation and rehearsal technique. Observers are encouraged and are involved in many aspects of the course including the technique classes but do not receive individual tuition. It is hoped to form, from within the class, an instrumental ensemble to facilitate practical work and to this end all orchestral instrumentalists, be they participants or observers, are encouraged to bring their instruments. Provision will also be made for extra sessions with a larger orchestra.
In all cases, the nature of the work assigned will be at the discretion of the course director. It is recommended that students prepare the repertoire thoroughly before commencement of the course.
Repertoire
Any reputable edition is acceptable but in case of doubt the following
editions are recommended
Score Learning Techniques
Private lessons in score learning skills will also be available
out of session time from John Longstaff. These will cost £25.00 per half hour and
are open to all members of the summer school. Lessons can be booked at the school
through the summer school office.
Please note. The summer school does not have a music shop on site. Students should acquire their course materials before they arrive at the school either from their local music shop or from our nominated internet supplier, Forsyth Music where you will find the music for your course ready to purchase
https://www.forsyths.co.uk/189389-sherborne-summer-school-2026
Practical Conducting Course 2nd to 9th August
Robert Houlihan Course Director
assisted by John Longstaff
Practical Conducting Course Application Form
“….nowhere teaches the craft of conducting like it is taught in the courses at Sherborne….”
This orchestral conducting course is intended to fulfil the requirements of the established musician who wishes to gain and build basic technical and interpretive conducting skills. It would also form an ideal preparatory course for the conductors’ course taking place in week two of the summer school.
Borodin
Schubert
Britten
Dvorak
Prince Igor Overture
Symphony No.3 in D major, D.200
Soirées Musicale, Op.9
Symphony No.8 in G major, Op.88
Free download IMSLP#20972
Eulenberg
Boosey & Hawkes
Eulenberg
The Art of Choral Direction The George Hurst Conductors’ Course Wind Conducting Course Scholarship Scheme
