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The actual Master class begins on Saturday 17th morning at 9:30
The course ends on Wednesday 21th Decemebr 2011 in the evening after the final students' performance in the Chapel of the College.
Location
The Masterclass is to be held at:
Ardingly College
Haywards Heath
West Sussex - RH17 6SQ - UK
This is a large private school with full boarding accommodation and facilities. There is a map of the venue available on the following link, together with the location of Ardingly College and directions for travel from London and the major airports:
www.ardingly.com/artman2/uploads/1/Ardingly_Maps_1.pdf
Registration
Students may arrive accordingly to their flight on Friday 16th December. The meeting point will be at the Chapel of the College. If we are advised of the time of arrival of students, we will ensure that they are met at the College, shown to their accommodation and made welcome at the Master class venue.
The Course
The lessons will be held in the Chapel of the College on the Lesson given on a Steinway & Sons Model D, provided by The Concert and Artist Department, Steinway & Sons, London
The students` final concert on Wednesday 21th December.
The minimum number of lessons per student is four. The time of each lesson is one hour or more, at the discretion of the Maestro.
A certificate of Attendance will be issued to every student.
Restrictions
There is no restriction on the age of students. However it is intended as a high-level Master class, for students taking high grade exams and diplomas or preparing for major competitions.
During the Masterclass, students always remain under the supervision of an adult.
Repertoire
Students are encouraged to bring a programme of not more than 60 minutes duration. However, there will be flexibility in this regard when students are preparing for specific exams and competitions.
Observers
Anyone who wishes to attend the daily Masterclass is most welcome, free of charge.
Observers are also welcome to join the Maestro and his students for lunch between 1.30 pm and 3 pm. If so, please advise a minimum of three days in advance. There will be a charge for lunch of £ 6.50 per head.
Accommodation
Residential accommodation is available from Friday 16nd December until Wednesday 21th December included.
Rooms are those used during term-time by senior school students. Each student will have a private room. Bathroom and toilets will be shared. All bedding is supplied. Students need only bring their own bath towel/s.
Full board includes three meals per day and use of the College's sport facilities, comprising an indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and a small gym. Special dietary requirements should be requested on the Application Form.
Fees
The participation to the Winter Master Class session in Ardingly - £ 580
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| This includes: |
Recital given by the Maestro on Friday 16th December evening.
in the Ardingly Chapel.
5 days of intensive lessons.

The participation in the final students' concert
in the Ardingly Chapel.

6 nights boarding.

Full use of the College's sport facilities.
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It does not include extra costs like for example the taxi at the arrival and departure from/to the airport or a possible visit outside the campus of the College.
Fees are to be paid in advance:
By cheque in Pounds Sterling, made out to Adolfo Barabino and sent with the Application Form to:
Adolfo Barabino
North Lodge, Gotwick Manor,
Hammerwood, RH19 3PY, UK.
Or by Bank transfer to:
Bank HSBC
Adolfo Barabino
IBAN: GB 49 MIDL 402009 71436538
SWIFT (BIC): MIDL GB 2111 W
Students travelling from abroad are advised to take out travel insurance as refunds cannot be made for missed sessions.
Application Form
To apply for a place on the Masterclass, please complete the Application Form and send it with your payment to the address given above.
To apply for a place on the Master class, please complete the Application Form and send it with your
payment to the address given above or scan it and send it to: info@pianomasterclass.info
Last date to send the Application Form: 20th Novemebr 2011.
Click here to download the Application Form in Word Format
Future dates
The Ardingly Piano Master classes are divided in three several periods of the year: Christmas, Easter and Summer. The precise dates for the next sessions are:
Easter Session 7-14 April 2012
Summer Session 11-18 August 2012
Winter Session 15-21 December 2012
If you wish to be advised of future Master classes, please contact us by e-mail info@pianomasterclass.info
The Steinway concert piano chosen and hired for
this recital and masterclass is supplied and maintained by Steinway & Sons, London.
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