28th July – 4th August 2012
Liven up your fluting skills and relax in the South of France!
The Flute Holiday is packed with fun and effective techniques for getting the most out of your flute playing. There is plenty of opportunity for playing: in Flute ensembles, Master Classes, Technical and Ad-Hoc sessions.
Have fun while making progress in a relaxed, non-competitive environment. This is a Holiday… there’ll also be time to relax by the pool, visit the local wonderful Chateau Bonaguil and enjoy convivial candle lit suppers in the open barn.
The Flute Holiday is for
- Amateur flute players who have learned to a high standard (grade 8+) but perhaps no longer practice or have regular lessons and would enjoy brushing up their playing and exploring the flute repertoire
- Flute teachers who would like to add fun techniques to their own teaching
The Flute Holiday is limited to 16 places.
Philippa Davies is a first-rate virtuoso flute player who performs recitals and concertos around the world and is a regular recording artist. She is also an excellent and inspirational flute teacher and professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Philippa will be assisted by her regular accompanist Jan Willem Nelleke.
Cubertou is a gorgeous old farm in the Lot region of South West France. Set in its own 22 acres of meadows and woodland, Cubertou is in a conservation area renowned for its unspoilt beauty, rich history, clear sunny days, glorious night skies and excellent food and wines. A new swimming pool is being built for 2012.
Prices [these include 6 days tuition, all meals, snacks and wine with meals]
- Single Room: £715
- Shared Twin Room: £650
- Camping: £500
Non Participant companion: meals and wine with meals is included
- Single Room: £415
- Shared Twin Room: £350
- Camping: £200
Arrival/Departure
Please arrive late afternoon or evening on Saturday 28th July. The holiday ends after breakfast on Saturday 4th August.
Getting to Cubertou
- By air to Bergerac or Toulouse
- By train to Agen
Transfers from Bergerac and Agen are available at £30 per head per journey
(If flying to Toulouse please take a train to Agen for transfer)
We shall definitely meet:
Saturday 28th July – 20:30 arrival from Bergerac airport
Saturday 28th July – 20:41 arrival from Agen station
Our aim with transfers is to provide a service cheaper than taxis.
Other transfers can be arranged – you might need to wait for other flights/trains to arrive before we transfer you to Cubertou.
Please let us know of your travel plans when booking so that we can best accommodate transfers for you.
Accommodation is in the farm house and converted barns, mostly in twin rooms. Camping is also available if you prefer; you can bring your own tent or share a large Cubertou tent. A 12m by 5m swimming pool is due to be completed by June. Please see the accommodation page for more details.
What People Say about Philippa’s Courses
‘I had the most wonderful week and enjoyed learning simple and intelligent fast track ways to improve my playing. There are some fabulous modern techniques for mastering control with breathing, high notes, etc. that weren’t around when I last had a flute lesson.’
‘The whole “Philippa Experience” was liberating and such good fun. Her attitude is so positive and encouraging. The course was amazingly supportive and non competitive, I’d never have guessed that being with so many other flute players could be such fun!’
‘What I really learnt wasn’t so much how to do new things but how to stop doing all the things that were getting in the way of me playing my very best. A truly enjoyable time.’
Superb home cooking and local wines are provided and refreshments are served throughout the day. We welcome vegans, veggies and meat eaters. Please let us know of your dietary requirements when booking the course.
Booking
Please see the Terms & Conditions and Accommodation information.
Please contact Liz Cutts with any questions;
email: info@cubertou.biz
mobile: +44 777 5898 723
Or fill in an online application form