Over the years I have conducted many courses at Little Benslow, the residential music school in Hitchin.These have been for absolute beginners, advanced performers, and all shades in between, including ensembles with piano and accompanying courses.Course members have asked for reunions and additional courses for which Little Benslow, whose diary is always crammed, could not find dates.I consequently began to offer single day and weekend courses at my home.
Edgeworth House Single Day Courses are from 9.30am to 9pm at weekends, with lunch, evening meal and light refreshments provided.Maximum number on any course is 10.Students are kept busy all day, with master class lessons, ensembles, accompanying experiences, and just enjoying making music together, in a friendly encouraging stress-free atmosphere.
Edgeworth House Weekend Courses are residential (or non-residential for those living nearby and wishing to return home nightly) with all meals provided (two breakfasts, two lunches, two evening meals, and light refreshments).Maximum number on any Eagle Wing course is 10.Again, students are kept busy (they often say they’re going home for a rest!) with content similar to the single day courses.
Observers
Observers are welcome on all Arlesey courses, where room permits, at approximately half the price of participating members.
Food at Edgeworth House and Benslow
All food is cooked to the highest standard on the premises, with special diets being catered for.
Courses at Little Benslow differ from the above.
For information please telephone 01462 459446
Advanced Course at Edgeworth House Benslow course members (Kate far left)
Kate’s 2010 Courses, at both Edgeworth House and Little Benslow
WHEN
WHAT
WHERE
DETAILS
Sunday 17th January 2010,
9.00am start
Kate’s Musical Fun Day for Associated Board entrants grades 1 to 3, all instruments.
Edgeworth House
£20
Sunday 31st January 2010
9am to 7pm
Voice and Piano Adventure -
Song and accompanying course with Christine Bunning and Kate
Edgeworth House
£85
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st February 20109am to 9pm
Chopin Birthday Festival – recitals, master classes with Masa Tayama and Kate, food drink and fun with Freddy’s200 candle cake.
Edgeworth House
Various prices, please contact
01462 622222
Friday 26th to Sunday 28th February 2010.
Kate’s Kick Start Piano Course
Edgeworth House
£190 residential, £155 non-residential
Friday 19th to Sunday 21st March 2010
Absolute Beginners Piano Course with deputy Catherine Bramley, while Kate adjudicating at Hong Kong Music Festival.
Little Benslow Hills, Hitchin. SG4 9RB
Details from 01462 459446
Friday 16th to Sunday 18th April 2010
Professional Development Course for Piano Teachers, run by the ElmittPianoAcademy.
Edgeworth House,
To include lecture recital on Chopin at Little Benslow
£205 residential, £170 non-residential
Sunday 6th June 2010
9am to 9pm
Schumann Birthday Festival -recitals, master classes with Masa Tayama and Kate, food drink and fun with Bobby’s 200 candle cake.
Edgeworth House
Various prices, please contact
01462 622222
Friday 25th to Sunday 27th June 2010
Easy Piano Course for grades approx 1 to 3.
Little Benslow Hills, Hitchin
Details from 01462 459446
Friday 24th to Sunday 26th September
Kate’s Kick Start Piano Course.
Edgeworth House
£190 residential, £155 non-residential
Monday 22nd to Thursday 25th November
Early Keyboard Adventure with Kate and Stephen Pettitt
Little Benslow, Hitchin
Details from 01462 459446
Winter/Spring events in 2009/2010 will feature more courses and recitals,
For information ring 01462 622222, email elmitt@btinternet.com
Discount for EPTA and ISM members – all Edgeworth House events
The above details are correct at 4th December 2009
Kate Elmitt Masa Tayama
We are privileged to have the help of Masa Tayama, one of the finest pianists
performing anywhere today.
Application for courses in Eagle Wing, Arlesey
NameParticipant or Observer?
Address
Email address
Daytime tel noMobile
Evening/weekend tel no
Fax number
Title of Course
Date of Course
ResidentialYes/No
Instruments played
Highest grade reached on pianoApprox grade now
Disabilities
Special dietary requirements
What do you hope to get from the course?
Are you paying the whole Fee or the Non-returnable Deposit
After payment of the deposit of 25% of the total fee, the balance must be paid no later than four weeks before the date of the Course.
Please make cheques for Eagle Wing Courses payable to Kate Elmitt
Date of application
Please print out this form and send it with your cheque to
Kate Elmitt, Edgeworth House, 121 High Street, Arlesey, Beds., SG15 6SX
For queries and further information please telephone 01462 622222, fax 01462 622111, or email elmitt@btinternet.com
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GOPPISBERGER MUSIC
FESTIVAL
AND AKADEMIE
An exciting and
stimulating experience for children, young adults and older students,
all of whom must have
advanced skills on strings or piano, and a love of music.
The course will provide
private lessons on violin, viola, cello and
piano;
work with accompanist;
intensive development for solo, chamber music and
orchestral playing;
preparation for concerts;
concert experience (there will be nine concerts
in
the latter half of the course)
Accommodation and all meals
will be provided, with optional
outdoor activities such as
sports, hiking, and day trips.
Advanced Course at Edgeworth House 
