Workshop 25th - 27th July 2025
We have put a lot of work into selection of music and have chosen works that range from easy to more challenging, from classical to modern and from serious to a bit of a laugh.
Kind regards
Dianne, Michael, Paul, Justin and Kaye
Strings at St Albans Workshop
This unique workshop will be held in and around the historic Courthouse in the picturesque village of St Albans, NSW. Surrounded by Hawkesbury sandstone cliffs the tiny village of St Albans is nestled beside the Macdonald River. The area is rich in colonial history, with many historic buildings including the Settlers Arms Inn (1836) and Price Morris Cottage, historic cemeteries, little stone churches, and much more.
- A weekend of camaraderie and music in the beautiful Macdonald Valley, just one hour and forty minutes north of Sydney by car.
- For enthusiastic amateur string players level 3 and above. Younger players must be accompanied by an adult.
- Learn from highly experienced conductors and tutors. Have fun working with other players who share your passion for music.
- Accommodation options include camping, an historic hotel, delightful guest houses and B&B in private houses.
Draft Program
This is a 3 day event (hence the increased price to cover insurance and venue hire). Draft program is as follows:
As usual coffee, tea and nibbles will be available all day at each practice location.
| Friday 25th July | Saturday 26th July | Sunday 27th July |
|---|---|---|
| 10.30 am start - tutti in the St Albans School of Arts - later in the day we will break up into practice groups with tutors | 8.00 am Continental Breakfast, at the Courthouse (included) | 8.00 am Continental Breakfast, at the Courthouse (included) |
| 1.00 pm lunch - please bring your own - there are many places to buy sandwiches and salads on the way up, and the pub does good lunches | 7.00-8.00 am stretch and 8.00-9.30 am yoga in the St Albans School of Arts ($15 paid directly to yoga teacher) | 9.00 am- small ensemble practice (repertoire and groups to be decided on or before Day 1). There will be something for everyone. |
| 7.00 pm - dinner a la carte (at your own expense) at the Settlers Arms Inn or if you prefer to cook it yourself at your digs | 10.00 am start - tutti in the St Albans School of Arts - later in the day we will break up into practice groups | 1.00 pm - lunch (included) at the Courthouse (soup, bread, cheese and fruit) |
| 1.00 pm - lunch (included) at the Courthouse (soup, bread, cheese and fruit) | 2.00 pm - our own concert (sharing what we have played in small ensembles) St Albans School of Arts | |
| 6.00 pm - community concert St Albans School of Arts | 3.00 pm - finish in time to get back home | |
| 7.00 pm - dinner (included) |
