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The DYO Chamber Music Summer Courses
have been running for over 30 years in the
idyllic setting of Aravon School and have been
SENIOR COURSE
described as “Like Hogwarts with music!”.
Sunday 21st June to Friday 26th June
Strings | Wind
SECONDARY SCHOOL AGE MUSICIANS
One of the greatest pleasures of learning an instrument is the shared
music-making experience – especially with friends (both old and new!).
STRINGS
The courses offer a relaxed and fun summer camp experience where
String players will cover a wide range of chamber music repertoire and
daily music tuition is balanced with many other enjoyable activities.
significantly develop their musical skills. Each string quartet is coached
Students have the option to stay overnight in dormitory-style
by a dedicated expert tutor for the duration of the course. Groups will
accommodation, making these courses unique in every way!
also spend some time with our guest tutor, Michael d’Arcy, and share in
his considerable expertise. Michael is Professor of Violin at the Royal
WHY CHAMBER MUSIC?
Irish Academy of Music and has a successful international career as a
Music students are generally familiar with solo playing and the
soloist.
orchestral setting. Chamber music offers another type of
music-making - where communication and leadership are developed.
WIND
Our specialist tutors ensure that players are both encouraged and
The Wind Ensemble course offers wind and brass players a unique
challenged. The young musicians take ownership of their repertoire,
chance to explore a full repertoire of classical, jazz, swing and blues
with individual responsibility but always performing as a team.
music. Players will enjoy the full wind band and orchestral experience
as well as playing in smaller ensembles. Our Wind Director is James
Creativity, spontaneity and discipline are all cultivated in a really
Cavanagh, founder of the Irish Youth Wind Ensemble and Professor of
fulfilling musical adventure.
Trumpet and Fellow at the Royal Irish Academy of Music.
JUNIOR COURSE
Strings | Wind | Percussion
NON-DYO
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MOST
WELCOME
PRIMARY SCHOOL AGE MUSICIANS (from age 9)
Sunday 28th June to Wednesday 1st July
WIND
We welcome wind, brass and recorders to join the Wind Ensemble group.
Our popular wind tutor, Laoise O’Brien, has many years’ experience in
teaching young players. Students will also have the chance to play with
the full orchestra.
STRINGS AND WIND
NB: String and wind applicants must currently be receiving lessons in
The junior course will help to develop the confidence and musical skills
their instruments, have completed grade 1 and be able to read music
of young string and wind players. Learning and improving musically are
competently.
at the heart of our courses but we place a great emphasis on fun! There
are plenty of opportunities to join in with social activities and to make
PERCUSSION
new friends.
Our percussion course is a fantastic way to learn a variety of percussion
instruments and caters to both beginners and improvers with an
STRINGS
emphasis on fun-based learning. Players will also have the chance to
Our string tutors are experts in chamber music – both playing and
play percussion with a full orchestra. The course is ideal for
teaching – and many have experienced the courses as students
non-orchestral players – and siblings of players attending the string and
themselves. All our tutors are enthusiastic about sharing the delights
wind course – who are eager to get involved in music whilst joining in
and rewards of chamber music with young players.
with all the summer camp fun.
What’s included?
Checklist
Please enclose the following with your application:
ALL MUSIC TUITION:
2–3 hours per day in chamber groups with a dedicated tutor
(one tutor per four students) and 1–2 hours of full orchestra
ALL EXTRA ACTIVITIES:
2–3 hours per day of various activities including drama, sport,
swimming, song-writing and art.
ALL MEALS:
✔ FEES. Cheques only – made payable to Dublin Youth
Orchestras. Non-DYO members should please make sure to
include the €15 insurance fee.
✔ COMPLETED APPLICATION / MEDICAL FORM. Please ensure
the medical permission form has been signed by both
parents/guardians.
YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS ON THE APPLICATION FORM. You
✔ will
receive a confirmation email once a place has been
Lunch and dinner is provided by our in-house chef. Breakfast
allocated and a further email in early June with all relevant
is also included for our residential players.
course information.
ALL FUN EVENING ACTIVITIES:
Nightly evening concerts, quiz nights, movie nights, Aravon’s
Got Talent and much more. The day starts at 9am and activities
finish at approximately 10pm for non- residential players.
OUR PLAYERS SAY IT BEST
Please send fees and completed form to:
Lisa Scanlan, Administrator,
13 Rectory Way, Bray, Co. Wicklow
Email: courses@dyo.ie Tel: 087 770 1470
Every year at Aravon is better than the last. I met old friends
There were so many laughs and I met loads of new friends.
and more new ones. I’m always learning more about music.
It helped with my performing confidence too.
Just generally great craic!
FOLLOW
Dublin Youth
Orchestra
Course Director
Una O’Kane
I had such a great experience – it was amazing! There was
The tutors were great and listened to and answered any
such a variety of activities and they were all so much fun!
questions I had. I love Aravon!
This course is the highlight of my summer.
Aravon is amazing. I loved every bit of it!
SENIOR COURSE FEES
RESIDENTIAL: Full fee €445. Or deposit €150 and post-dated cheque
(dated 1st June 2015) for balance of €295
NON-RESIDENTIAL: Full fee €380. Or deposit €150 and post-dated
cheque (dated 1st June 2015) for balance of €230
Subsidies are available. Please email courses@dyo.ie
in full confidence for details.
■ Non-members of DYO must pay an additional fee of €15 per family
for insurance purposes. Please include this with your payment.
■ A family discount of €50 is applicable for each additional child in
JUNIOR COURSE FEES
RESIDENTIAL: Full fee €335. Or deposit €100 and post-dated cheque
(dated 1st June 2015) for balance of €235.
the family attending either course.
■ Deposits are non-refundable.
■ All players participate at their own risk. Players are asked to check
NON-RESIDENTIAL: Full fee €285. Or deposit €100 and post-dated
cheque (dated 1st June 2015) for balance of €185.
their personal insurance for their own instruments.
APPLICATION FORM
Name
Date of birth
Age in July 2015
Address
Parent mobile
Tel. home
Email
(for booking confirmation)
DYO member
Non-DYO member
Senior course residential
Junior course residential
Percussion residential
Senior course non-residential
Junior course non-residential
Percussion non-residential
RESIDENTIAL PLACES ARE LIMITED AND ARE ALLOCATED STRICTLY ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
Sharing bedroom with
(This is a request with no guarantee)
Instrument
Teacher
How long have you been playing?
Grade currently working on
Exam board
Please list some pieces or studies you are currently working on with your teacher
Previous orchestral or chamber music experience (if any)
String players may request to be in a quartet with friends of a similar standard (at the discretion of the Course Director).
Names:
MEDICAL DETAILS
Please give details of any medical condition, including allergies, asthma and hayfever. Please state specifically any medication/inhalers
your child is taking and whether they will need help from staff.
Date of last tetanus injection
Medical permission
In the event of an accident or emergency where I cannot be reached I give my consent to the administering of a general anaesthetic
and/or appropriate medical treatment to my child. Note: This must be signed by both parents/guardians
Parent/Guardian 1
Signed
Date
Parent/Guardian 2
Signed
Date
Tick here if vegetarian
Other special dietary requirements
Swimming permission
Rules
Please note that no child will be allowed into the Aravon
swimming pool without this signed consent. Swims are
supervised by a qualified lifeguard and adult members of staff are
present at all times. My child has permission to take part in
swimming/water sports during the course.
I am aware that players who are disruptive at any time during the
course may be sent to sleep at home or sent home for the
duration of the course at the organisers’ discretion. I have read,
understood and agree to adhere to DYO rules. See www.dyo.ie.
Parent/
Guardian
Signed
Parent/
Guardian
Signed
Date
Date