CALLING ALL YOUNG MUSICIANS !

Playtime Summer Music Course

Monday 3rd to Friday 7th August 2009
Course Director
Julie Burt BA Hons (Mus), PGCE

Now in its eighth year, Playtime Summer Music Course will take place from 3rd – 7th August 2009.
Led by Julie Burt, this is a fun-packed week for children who love music, based at the Crescent
School in Rugby.

The Course

Strike Up The Band!

This is an orchestra course for children aged 6-16 who play any instrument to a standard ranging
from of Grade 1 to Grade 8. The orchestra rehearses and performs music ranging from the classics
to film themes and pop songs, and the music is specially chosen to suit the ability of the individual
players. The music in previous years has included:

The James Bond Theme Norman American Patrol Glenn Miller.

The Dam Busters Coates The Magnificent Seven Bernstein
633 Squadron Goodwin Mission Impossible Schifrin
Wallace and Gromit Nott Jurassic Park Williams

There is also the opportunity to learn a variety of songs in the ”Rock ‘n’ Roll Hour,” which this year
will feature more songs and more emphasis on vocal technique. However, those who don’t like
singing needn’t worry – every rock’n’roll song needs a rhythm section and there will be a variety of
percussion instruments available!

TIMING
Each day begins at 9.30 am and finishes at 3.30 pm, except for the last day, which will end after the
concert, at about 4.30 pm. I will provide drinks and biscuits for the morning break, but children should
bring their own packed lunch each day.

FREE TIME!
As well as rehearsing the music all the children can take part in fun and games. These may include
quizzes, videos and DVDs, and a treasure hunt on the final day. The emphasis is on fun – after all, it
is a holiday activity!

All the week’s music is performed in a “grand concert” for parents and friends on the Friday
afternoon, and all children are invited to play solos or in small groups if they would like to.

The cost for each child will be £160.

 ABOUT THE COURSE LEADER

Julie Burt is Director of Music at the Crescent School, Rugby, and is also a cellist, singer, pianist and
conductor. She is an experienced recitalist, orchestral and continuo player, and as a child she was an
Associated Board Gold Medal winner for gaining the highest marks nationally in her Grade 7 cello
exam. She went on to study music at Bristol University where she specialised as a choral conductor.
She has been Director of Music at the Crescent since 1997.

HOW TO APPLY
By Post:
Please print off and fill in the application form and return it to
Playtime Music
75 Ilmer Close,
Avon Park,
Rugby CV21 1TY

Please include with your application two stamped self-addressed envelopes and a cheque for
£50 (non-returnable deposit*) payable to JULIE BURT as soon as possible.
By email:
Contact me at

julie.burt@tiscali.co.uk

*Should there be too few applications to make the course viable, deposit cheques will be returned.

The closing date is May 31st 2009, but you are advised to apply early to be sure of a place. Late
applications may be considered if places are available.
Letters of acknowledgement will be sent out after the closing date of May 31st.

PLAYTIME SUMMER MUSIC COURSE

75, Ilmer Close,
Avon Park,
Rugby CV21 1TY
 Playtime Summer Music Course 2009
3rd - 7th August
Course leader: Julie Burt BA Hons (Mus), PGCE

APPLICATION FORM
Please complete the form and return, enclosing
• your deposit of £50 (payable to Julie Burt) and
• two stamped, self-addressed envelopes, to

Playtime Music,
75, Ilmer Close,
Avon Park,
Rugby CV21 1TY

or hand it personally to me at Crescent School

as soon as possible, but no later than May 31st 2009.

Name of Child ……………………………..

Date of birth ……………………………..

Instrument ……………………………..

Approx standard (please list any exams taken)

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Your name (print) ……………………………..

Relationship to child ……………………………..

Address ……………………………..
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Town ……………………………..
Postcode ……………………………..
Telephone : daytime ……………………………..
evening ……………………………..

Mobile or emergency no……………………………..

e-mail address ……………………………..

I enclose my deposit (non-returnable) of £50.00, and two stamped, self-addressed envelopes.

Signature ……………………………..

Date ……………………………..