I am writing to express my gratitude to Thomastik-Infeld Vienna and JDCMF for the generous bursary for me to attend the Young Grittleton Chamber Music Course. This is a wonderful opportunity for me that would not have been possible without this bursary.
I have not yet had the chance to play intensive chamber music in a residential setting, and this will give me the ability to really immerse myself in this and to develop my skills in ensemble playing. I am looking forward to meeting other young musicians, sharing ideas and learning from them.
I have played some chamber music at the Primary Royal Academy, in the limited time allotted at the Saturday school. I am passionate about this aspect of performance and I am very keen to have the chance to explore this further.
I am very grateful to Thomastik for providing this bursary for me, and for giving me this wonderful opportunity.
With Thanks,
Aminata (12)
And after:
It was very friendly and reassuring. Then followed the first orchestral rehearsal, which was great fun and not at all intimidating. I made friends immediately.
The final concert was a great opportunity to perform with our own chamber groups and to listen to other groups. My group played a Mozart String quartet, which we practised in detail during the week. Also, the orchestral pieces (both new commissions) were fantastic to play.
Young Grittleton was a week I’ll always remember, especially Mozart string quartet music! Thank you Thomastik-Infeld and JDCMF.
Aminata (12)