This summer the North London Piano School will hold its seventeenth annual Summer Course in August 2012 (12th-19^th) in the Purcell School, London. Please find the information below. To enter our new website, please click here Attention! In the year 2011 selected participants had the opportunity to perform at a lunchtime concert on 16th August at one of London's most revered halls, St Martin in the Fields, Trafalgar Square.
				RESIDENTIAL SUMMER COURSE At The Purcell School, Bushey, London August 2012 (12th - 19th)
		Piano, String Instruments and Ensembles  Senior and Junior Classes  former Masterclasses were taken by  Andrew Ball, Christopher Elton, William Fong, Ruth Gerald, John Lill, Andrew Haigh, Ruth Harte, Joan Harvey, Ronan O'Hora, Stephen Hough, Fazliddin Husanov, Alexander Kelly, Leonid Kontorovski, Olga Malisova, Tessa Nicholson, Irina Osipova, Artur Pisarro, Natasha Sarcevic, Michael Schreider, Albert Tarakanov, Patsy Toh, Iwan Urwalov, John York, Andrew Zolinsky. The Final Concert 2002 was held at St. John's Smith Square, London The 2003-2011 Final Concerts were held at Dukes Hall, Royal Academy of Music, London In the 2012 the venue for the Final Concert will be advised later The CD has been prepared and was distributed at the final concert.   The Recital Winners were offered concerts in London at St.Martin-in-the-Field Concert Series. This year the dedicated team will be recording the best performances during the week and the players again will have a chance to prepare their own CD .
Piano ^TOP		This year's professorial team  included: Christopher Elton Head of Keyboard at the Royal Academy of Music William Fong Head of keyboard at the Purcell School Andrew Haigh Former Head of Piano at the Kent Music School Fazliddin Husanov Concert Pianist, Tutor at the Welsh Royal College of Music and Drama Ruth Harte Fellow at the Royal Academy of Music Olga Malisova Head of Junior Department at the North London Piano School Tessa Nicholson Professor of Piano at the Royal Academy of Music, Purcell School Richard Ormrod Professor of Piano at Trinity College, London Michael Schreider Artistic Director of the North London Piano School Natasa Sarcevic Lecturer of Piano at The London Music College of Music This year we heard masterclasses and lectures touched various styles; Baroque, Classical and Modern Piano Styles, Problems of Tension and Relaxation in Performance, Technical Development, Systems of Practising. One of the most important Masterclasses was devoted to the Romantic Repertoire.
String and  Ensemble ^TOP		Nathaniel Vallois Professor of Violin at the Birmingham Conservatoire, Purcell school The year 2011 we met our outstanding guests from Russia Marina Kesselman Professor of Violin at Moscow Tchaikovski Conservatoire Irina Berkovich Professor of Piano at Jerusalem Music Academy
Our Patrons Our Sponsors ^TOP		Helmut Rothenberg, OBE Current Patron John Lill, OBE Rayne Foundation NLJ Foundation  administered by Newtons Solicitors Hulse Charitable Trust administered by Blick Rothenberg Chartered Accountants Yamaha UK Peters Edition Ltd Sibelius Software Ltd Cambridge Press Cornhill Insurance
Activities ^TOP		Tuition each day Practice facilities Chamber classes Piano duo and accompanists' classes Masterclasses Lectures and seminars in piano style and technique Public performances Warm, friendly atmosphere Light hearted 'in house' concert Fun workshops Barbecue evening Tennis courts on site
Applications		Applications will be welcome from: Advanced pianists, duos and piano ensembles Students embarking on a musical career Anyone preparing for a professional diploma Everyone with a genuine interest is welcome whether or not they are planning a musical career Junior students (up to grade 6 or equivalent) Advanced students and musicians, professionals Teachers will be welcome as observers
Accommodation and Fees ^TOP		The course is mainly residential, but students living locally may also enrol Everyone, including observers, will be able to participate in all activities. Transport will be arranged to and from Potters Bar rail station for the first day of the course. Fees for full seven day course set at the moment:  £595.00 including meals and accommodation  £470.00 including meals but without accommodation Fees for short four day course: £450.00 including meals and accommodation  £350.00 including meals but without accommodation Former students will be offered a discretionary discount Fees for observers and Associate teachers - daily rates:  £50.00 including meals and accommodation  £30.00 including meals but without accommodation Payment:  All cheques should be made payable to: North London Piano School Overseas students should pay by sterling cheques Bursaries and Scholarships Those seeking bursaries/scholarships will be asked to send a tape of their recorded performance. They are advised to apply as soon as possible
Info ^TOP		Information and application forms (copied forms accepted) from: Director Dr Michael Schreider 78 Warwick Avenue Edgware Middlesex  HA8 8UJ England Tel. (44/0) 20 89585206, fax. (44/0) 20 83669665 Application Form | Photo Album | Competition