What is it?
Our instrumental and vocal clinics are open to all non-professional musicians of any age, whether enthusiastic amateurs or budding students. Participants will have the opportunity to work on a piece of music with one of our internationally renowned musicians, all in a friendly and supportive environment.
Perhaps you would like to brush up your skills, work on a technical or stylistic aspect of a piece, or prepare for an audition? Maybe you’d just like the chance to have one-on-one coaching with one of the Dunedin Consort regulars? These sessions focus on building confidence, working on technical challenges, and deepening musical understanding.
When are they?
Wednesday 4 February 2026: Harpsichord Clinic with John Butt at St Cecilia’s Hall (deadline – Mon 12 Jan)
Interested?
These sessions are free of charge. Each performer will be allocated a 20-minute slot to look at a piece of music of their choice, or to work on a particular aspect of their instrumental or vocal performance.
When you apply, we will ask you to specify the repertoire you would like to work on during the session. Participants are generally encouraged to bring music from within Dunedin Consort’s core repertoire (i.e. from the Renaissance, Baroque or Classical periods), but later repertoire can be accommodated, where appropriate.
How to Apply
Please complete the application form by clicking the button at the top of this page. We will accept applications up to 3 weeks before the date of the clinic.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding our clinics, please email clinics@dunedin-consort.org.uk.
‘I was slightly nervous to begin with, but I felt quickly put at ease. With all of us being in the same boat I felt that the listeners were interested in learning. I liked seeing how the clinic leader worked with the individual players, meeting them in a sensitive way, and guiding them to bring and shape the music out of the pages with images, fingering suggestions and bow control. I found this invaluable.’
‘It was a great way to get more performing experience in a very relaxed environment, and the clinic leader set the atmosphere so that everyone was very supportive… We spent most of the time singing and listening, but I think we all felt a connection with each other by the end of the session. I think music is able to do that, and the fact that we are all on a similar path, albeit at very different stages, is a wonderful thing, and it was lovely to be able to share that.’
