VIOL AND BAROQUE VIOLIN MAKING AT WEST DEAN COLLEGE
http://www.westdean.org.uk
Applications are now being accepted for the West Dean College two-year
diploma in Making Stringed Musical Instruments, and for the one-year
Professional Development Diploma for advanced students, to start in
September 2011. Both courses place special emphasis on making baroque
instruments of the violin and viola da gamba families.
Bursary and scholarship opportunities are available and will be discussed as
part of the interview process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate a strong commitment and interest in
musical instrument making and are sought from a wide range of backgrounds.
Previous experience in musical instrument making, or related tool skills are
desirable but not a pre-requisite to entry.
West Dean College equips students with advanced-level practical skills that
are highly sought after by potential employers and for professional
practice. The content of the programmes is grounded in practice firmly
supported by historical contextualisation and theory. Our staff-to-student
ratio is exceptional (average 1:8). The academic year runs for thirty-six
weeks and workshops are open from 7.00 am to 10.00 pm, seven days of the
week during term time. West Dean is a small specialist College set in the
heart of the 6,400 acre West Dean Estate near Chichester, West Sussex,
designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the slopes of the South
Downs.
For informal enquiries and to apply, contact:
Benjamin Hebbert
Program leader for musical instrument making
West Dean College
Nr. Chichester
West Sussex PO18 0QZ
United Kingdom
Telephone: + 44 (0) 1243 818 235
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Website: http://www.westdean.org.uk
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