Date: 31st July – 6th August 2016
Venue: Purcell School of Music
Produced by: Sound and Music
HERE NOW. THERE NEXT.
Sound and Music is once again on the look out for the next generation of musical creators, sound generators and future composers; to join us for a life changing, unique week of experimentation, collaboration, learning, creating and socialising.
This is your opportunity – your journey starts here
APPLICATIONS TO THE SAM SUMMER SCHOOL 2016 ARE NOW OPEN!
31 JULY – 6 AUGUST 2016
Apply to the SaM Summer School
Deadline: Application deadline noon Thursday 31 March
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DISCOVER A WORLD OF CREATIVITY
“Without this course I would never have realised that I could be a composer.”
Now in its eighth year, the celebrated SaM Summer School, is the only residential course of its kind in the UK for young creators and composers aged 14-18, devised by Sound and Music the national charity for new music, in partnership with the Purcell School of Music.
Our Summer School gives you an opportunity to explore and develop your musical ideas, be inspired by your peers and try new areas of musical creation; from composing for film to writing for voices – you can stretch your imagination and ours too.
You will spend a week at the world renowned Purcell School of Music with 75 other young composers, working with the most talented tutors and professional musicians in the UK today; from new media to jazz and everything in between, you will be surrounded by a wealth of experience and expertise.
EXPLORE YOUR UNIQUE STYLE
“I was around such talented individuals that I felt more inspired to create something great.”
At SaM we celebrate diversity; we aim to challenge perceptions, to encourage creativity and collaboration, and we love to hear something new.
During the residential, you will be able to work in your own style of music-making, whilst also working with other composers and musicians to explore new and different ways of making music; from experimental vocal to conventionally notated.
At the end of the week, your new musical creation will be performed at a special live, preview event, plus you will receive a recording of the piece of work you have created!
CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOREVER
“The tutors were all so professional and treated us with so much respect. They were so inspirational”
SaM Summer School takes place (31 July – 6 August) at The Purcell School for Young Musicians, the oldest specialist Music School in the UK based in Bushey, Hertfordshire; where you will eat, sleep and create alongside your new friends.
You can get to the Purcell School by train or car and we will send full details and directions to everyone who is participating. A minibus shuttle service will also be operating during the week between Watford Junction station and the school.
On Friday evening and Saturday, special preview performances will take place for friends, family and VIPs, – to hear what you have created and celebrate your experiences.
JOIN US THIS SUMMER
“One of the best things I’ve ever done in my life”
There are a number of ways in which you can apply to join SaM this summer.
If you are a talented young composer, enthusiastic about learning and interested in joining us, we would love to hear from you!
Here are a few things to help you with your application:
- You must be aged 14-18
- You must be based in the UK, or a UK citizen living overseas
Go to the applications page here
You will need to:
- Write up to 250 words telling us why you want to take part in the Summer School. Remember to tell us about what experience you have of composing music (whether at school, independently, or with a composition teacher) and any musical activities you’re involved in.
- Send us an example of your music, which you can upload to the application form. We need a score (a written down version of your music). You can also send us a recording of your piece if you have one, but this is not essential. There are some examples of different score formats below.
- Write up to 250 words telling us about your piece, along the lines of a coursework log. There are some examples of coursework logs here.
We would also like you to complete an Equal Opportunities form. This information is kept separate from your application and is not used during the selection process. The information helps us understand who applies to the Summer Schoo and who gets selected.
You can find examples of scores, recordings and coursework logs here
APPLY TO SAM SUMMER SCHOOL NOW
OUR COMMITMENT
Here at SaM we are determined that everyone who is accepted on the course should be able to attend regardless of their family’s circumstances.
It costs £450 to attend the SaM Summer School; this includes all tutoring, accommodation, food and activities throughout the week.
We are committed to supporting young talented composers and we have special bursaries and scholarship support available for students, whether you are from a low or higher income background. As a guide, young people from families on low incomes claiming benefits will not be expected to pay anything.
If you have any questions about the cost of the SaM Summer School then please contact us and we will be happy to talk to you – we really do want to help you to come and have the most amazing week of music-making!
CONTACT US
If you would like to talk about you application please contact Judith Robinson on 020 7759 1800 //judith.robinson@soundandmusic.org
The Sound and Music Summer School has been made possible through generous support and contributions from:
