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Chet's 2012, who's for summerschool this year?

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bevpiano	Nov 24 2011, 10:43 PM Post #1
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 740 Joined: 30-September 06 From: hertfordshire Member No.: 7837	Details are on the website now - not fully complete, but most of the info is there. I can't wait, as usual. Looking forward to my 6th consecutive year.

Pixie*Porsche	Nov 25 2011, 08:58 AM Post #2
Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 2689 Joined: 19-April 06 Member No.: 6685	I would love to go but can't justify the expense as I do want to do my PTTC course at some point in the future (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Then will definetely do Chet's after that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Hope you all enjoy it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

PianoNotes	Nov 25 2011, 10:24 AM Post #3
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 907 Joined: 13-January 10 Member No.: 87217	EXCITED, EXCITED, EXCITED. Thank for flagging this up, bevpiano. I've just spent some time on the website selecting the teachers I would like to have next year. Disappointed that Margaret Murray MacLeod and Penelope Roskell will not be there but have chosen Kathryn Page, Susan Bettany and Joan Havill (who I do not know but like her profile). Look forward to seeing you there in the future, Pixie*Porsche. It really is piano heaven.

Pixie*Porsche	Nov 25 2011, 11:23 AM Post #4
Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 2689 Joined: 19-April 06 Member No.: 6685	Do people on here do the "piano" course or the "adult" course?

bevpiano	Nov 25 2011, 11:59 AM Post #5
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 740 Joined: 30-September 06 From: hertfordshire Member No.: 7837	QUOTE(Pixie*Porsche @ Nov 25 2011, 11:23 AM) Do people on here do the "piano" course or the "adult" course? I do the piano course, some people here do the amateur course. There's not much difference, just the amateurs have their own workshops.

PianoNotes	Nov 25 2011, 12:50 PM Post #6
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 907 Joined: 13-January 10 Member No.: 87217	I do the adult amateur course, and the difference is as bevpiano said. My plan is to attend Chet's every year and also to make use of performance opportunities elsewhere to try and improve massively before embarking on the EPTA teacher training course.

PianissiMole	Nov 30 2011, 09:37 AM Post #7
Prodigy Group: Members Posts: 1314 Joined: 17-December 08 From: southampton Member No.: 48788	Currently I am aiming to be there, this year (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Both weeks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

fsharpminor	Nov 30 2011, 10:19 AM Post #8
Maestro Group: Members Posts: 12339 Joined: 7-June 06 From: Wirral (originally Keighley, Yorks) Member No.: 7089	I met Kathryn Page last year when she was adjudicator at our Wirral Festival (I was an class steward/announcer!), she was really pushing me to go this year as I will be retired by then. Ive not had a piano lesson since 1965, but still trying to play to about DipA level. It depends if Mrs will let me go off every day for a week ! At least its only an hours drive so I can be home each night. Yes I will hopefully have a go !!

VH2	Nov 30 2011, 10:37 AM Post #9
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 566 Joined: 8-June 11 Member No.: 268076	I am deciding whether or not to apply. Can someone describe their experiences on it and say what it did for them?

PianissiMole	Nov 30 2011, 11:37 AM Post #10
Prodigy Group: Members Posts: 1314 Joined: 17-December 08 From: southampton Member No.: 48788	QUOTE(VH2 @ Nov 30 2011, 10:37 AM) I am deciding whether or not to apply. Can someone describe their experiences on it and say what it did for them? Try these threads: All about Chets Chets 2011 Chets 2010 Mole (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

klavierkat	Dec 2 2011, 06:42 PM Post #11
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 17-December 08 From: Suburban SW London Member No.: 48848	QUOTE(PianoNotes @ Nov 25 2011, 10:24 AM) EXCITED, EXCITED, EXCITED. Thank for flagging this up, bevpiano. I've just spent some time on the website selecting the teachers I would like to have next year. Disappointed that Margaret Murray MacLeod and Penelope Roskell will not be there but have chosen Kathryn Page, Susan Bettany and Joan Havill (who I do not know but like her profile). Look forward to seeing you there in the future, Pixie*Porsche. It really is piano heaven. I think I know why Margaret Murray McLeod won't be there: she taught me last year!!!!

Robodoc	Dec 3 2011, 06:40 PM Post #12
Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 2720 Joined: 30-March 07 From: Chorley, Lancs Member No.: 10431	I'll be there, again. Have you noticed the website also includes the first concrete details of the 2012 Chetham's, Pianist and Yamaha Amateur Piano Competition, with a link to pianist magazine, where it isn't yet on the site! I would cut & paste the panel but would that be advertising?

PianoNotes	Dec 3 2011, 09:45 PM Post #13
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 907 Joined: 13-January 10 Member No.: 87217	Yesl, I would cut and paste it because you are not advertising YOUR services.

bevpiano	Dec 3 2011, 10:51 PM Post #14
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 740 Joined: 30-September 06 From: hertfordshire Member No.: 7837	Yes, I can't see anything wrong with putting it here. You won't gain anything personally from it, but it may be helpful to people who read it. Are you going to enter, Robodoc? I won't be eligible, as a teacher, but it will be interesting to watch. Good luck to everyone who enters!

Robodoc	Dec 4 2011, 04:44 PM Post #15
Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 2720 Joined: 30-March 07 From: Chorley, Lancs Member No.: 10431	Yes. I will be entering (if I can get a 15 minute program up to scratch) but I don't expect to get anywhere. OK, here is it cut & pasted: "The 2012 Amateur Piano Competition Presented by Chetham's, Pianist & Yamaha This exciting new competition will showcase the semifinal and final stages during the first part of the 2012 summer school. Selected semifinalists will have the opportunity to attend the summer school and perform in front of an international jury. The Winning Prize To perform with Manchester Camerata in August 2013 at the Royal Northern College of Music Interview inside the UK's bestselling piano magazine, Pianist Winning performance recorded onto the cover CD of Pianist magazine Receive a free place on the 2013 Chetham's International Summer School and Festival for Pianists. How to Apply The competition is open to entrants from all countries You must be 30 years or over You should not derive your principal source of income from piano performance or piano instruction You should not be studying music at a music school/conservatoire/university Entrants with a piano diploma from a conservatoire are still eligible to enter Entrance fee of ?25 If you reach the semifinals/finals stages, your accommodation and food will be provided by the Competition. Please be aware that travel to and from the Competition is not included Requirements An unedited CD of minimum two contrasting works played by you should be submitted along with the application form. The recording must be without announcements and last no more than 15 minutes. Please bear in mind that the quality of your recording will affect the jury's ability to accurately judge your performance. Further details at www.pianistmagazine.com "

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