VOCES8 International Summer School and Festival 2020
Milton Abbey, Dorset, U.K.
COVID-19 Update, 3 June 2020
During these unprecedented times we have been considering the plan for our 2020 Summer School and looking hard to find solutions. Whilst we were very enthusiastic about going forward with the course we have now been informed by Milton Abbey School that they will not be able to host us this year. This is very sad news for all of us, and we are deeply sorry that we won't be able to welcome participants to a week of beautiful music making with us in 2020.
Those who were booked on the Summer School should have received an email regarding next steps. If you have not received this, please get in touch with us by emailing summerschool@voces8.foundation.
VOCES8 is delighted to host its annual Summer School and Festival at Milton Abbey School. Participants in the Summer School work with VOCES8 throughout the week to rehearse and perform the closing concert of the Festival, which for the 2020 Summer School will be Handel’s Israel in Egypt. The main focuses for the Summer School are on major works with orchestra and the opportunity to work in smaller chamber ensembles which are directed by members of VOCES8. Summer School participants enjoy free entry to the concerts that take place each evening in the Abbey, featuring renowned international artists.
Full booking details are below.
PLEASE NOTE: All Adult places on the Summer School are now fully booked. We are operating a waiting list which you can sign up to using the button below.
Under-18 places are still available - to book, please email summerschool@voces8.foundation
The 2019 Summer School participants and staff
The next VOCES8 Summer School will take place from 27 July-1 August 2020
Course Experiences Include
Engaging with specialist choral techniques in bespoke masterclass sessions with VOCES8
Rehearsing and performing Handel’s oratorio Israel in Egypt alongside the Academy of Ancient Music
Working in chamber groups to present a madrigal, part song, pop and jazz a cappella concert
Performing Choral Evensong with VOCES8
Tickets to all Festival concerts, including:
J.S. Bach’s Mass in B Minor directed by Barnaby Smith with VOCES8, the Academy of Ancient Music, Apollo5 and the VOCES8 Scholars
A cappella concerts with VOCES8 and Apollo5
All sessions on the course will be led by VOCES8. Repertoire will be a diverse selection from the European choral heritage alongside jazz and pop a cappella.
Booking details
Resident in the School £760
Non-Resident £525
Children’s Course £500 (including pastoral care)
The course fee includes all board and lodging (3 meals per day), all course materials and tutoring fees, and full use of the school’s facilities for recreation. All resident accommodation is in school boarding house facilities. Travel costs are not included.
All Adult places for the week are now fully booked. Under-18 places are still available. Adults can sign up for the waiting list for the week.
A £100 non-refundable deposit to secure your place is payable on booking. The full balance becomes due on 1 May 2020.
To enquire about booking a place, please email summerschool@voces8.foundation
