YOUNG MUSICIAN MASTERCLASSES
The 2024-25 masterclasses will take place on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November at Rhosygilwen near Cilgerran. All instruments can be catered for across the two days, but brass players should apply for a Saturday masterclass, and string players for the Sunday.
The atmosphere in these masterclasses is relaxed and informal. The leaders will not be offering technical advice (that’s best left to your instrumental teacher) but rather encouraging you to explore your interpretation of the music and develop your performance skills. The aim is to help increase your confidence when playing – be it at a concert, an audition or in an exam. It’s somewhere for you benefit from invaluable advice from professional musicians.
Just bring along a single piece of music you’re currently working on, no longer than five minutes in length. This may be a stand-alone piece or a movement/part of a movement from a longer work. It would be a great help if you could bring a spare copy of the music to the masterclass.
We will provide accompanists on the day of the masterclass or, if you prefer, you may bring your own.
There is no charge for taking part. Be aware that places are limited and available on a first come first served basis.
To take part, simply download and fill in the form on this page and either email it to Helen McNabb at ymmdyfed@gmail.com or post it to the address provided. If you have any queries, please contact Helen.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 9 October 2024.
To take part in our masterclasses you should:
- Be under 19yrs of age on 1st September 2024
- Be in full time education or have a permanent residential address in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion or Pembrokeshire
- Be of Grade 5 equivalent standard or above
YOUNG MUSICIAN OF DYFED COMPETITION
We welcome applications from masterclasses participants and others.
There will be a preliminary round on January 25 2025 when a panel will select the 5 who are to prepare a 15-minute recital for a public performance/competition to select the Young Musician of Dyfed.
The closing date for applications is Friday December 6 2024
The competition will take place at Neuadd y Dderwen, Rhosygilwen, Cilgerran on Saturday 5 April 2025.