Adult Chamber Weekend
This non-residential course will run from a Friday evening to a Sunday afternoon at GAM's base, Barbican House in Gloucester, over a weekend during the school Easter holiday. It culminates in an informal concert.
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 price for this course will be £195. This will include a buffet supper on the Friday, a restaurant lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and coffee/tea and cake on Saturday and Sunday.
To book, please click on the button at the bottom of the page (Bookings will open on 4 November).
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
GL1 2DB.
When is the course happening?
Friday 25- Sunday 27 April 2025
How much is it?
The price for this course is £195. 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.
Course Information:
Course Director: Glyn Oxley, GAM Principal and Conductor of Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra
Typical Timetable:
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 at Bill's, and very organised to cater efficiently for a large group of us (who were in a hurry to get back to our music!)"
