Adult Chamber Weekend

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Adult Chamber Weekend

Friday 10 - Sunday 12 April 2026

Adults practicing with instruments

Adult Chamber Weekend 

Designed for adult strings, wind and brass players of Grade 5 and above, the course is directed by GAM Principal Glyn Oxley.

The repertoire for the weekend is curated according to the range of instrumentalists participating, so will be shared at a later date.

The course cost will include a buffet supper on the Friday, a restaurant lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and coffee/tea and cake on Saturday and Sunday.

10- 12 April 2026 

Informal Concert 4pm - 12 April

Barbican House, Gloucester, GL1 2JF

The course cost is £210

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Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the course take place?

Gloucestershire Academy of Music
Barbican House
Barbican Road
Gloucester
GL1 2JF

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The front door of Barbican House is on Commercial Road, opposite the docks.  A rainbow zebra crossing leads you right up to our front door. 

Parking 

There is parking opposite our building in front of the North Warehouse in Commercial Road and in Gloucester Docks - Southgate Moorings Car Park in Southgate Street.  Parking is also available in Longsmith Street Multi-storey Car Park, and Ladybellegate Street.  

How much is it?

The price for this course is £210. This includes a buffet supper on the Friday, a restaurant lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and coffee/tea and cake on Saturday and Sunday.

When does booking close?

Booking will close 1 month before the course start date, but we will operate a waiting list - please email for more details.

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Course Information:

Course Director: Glyn Oxley, GAM Principal and Conductor of Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra

Typical Timetable:

Friday
6pm Welcome and session 1
7.30pm Buffet supper
9pm Close
 
Saturday
10am Session 2, with coffee break
1pm Restaurant lunch 
2pm Session 3, with tea & cake break
5pm Close
 
Sunday
10am Session 4, with coffee break
1pm Restaurant lunch
2pm Session 5
3.30pm Afternoon refreshment break
4pm Informal concert
Feedback from previous courses:

"Good range of music styles and different ensembles."

"Tutors were excellent, helpful and fun."

"Good buffet food on the Friday evening. Good food and very organised to cater efficiently for a large group of us (who were in a hurry to get back to our music!)"