About Academy Short Courses
Academy short courses are open to adults and young people. They take place in-person or online and provide opportunities to learn from our experienced tutors and meet other musicians.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Core Modules
Come and explore the versatility of the flute in this workshop led by Carla Rees, Professor of Low Flutes and Contemporary Flute at the Royal Academy of Music.
The workshop will provide a chance to try out some of Carla’s arrangements for flute ensemble, explore the potential of low flutes, work on technique and sound production and enjoy playing with others in one of the Academy’s performance spaces.
Learning outcomes
- Develop areas of technique including tone production, understanding resonance, posture and hand positions
- Gain experience of playing relatively challenging ensemble repertoire
- Build ensemble-playing skills
Entry requirements
This course is suitable for relatively advanced players, with a recommended minimum level of around ABRSM Grade 7. Reasonably good sightreading skills will be helpful.
Players must be 18+ years old.
Dates
Saturday 18 July 2026, 11am-5pm
Venue
Angela Burgess Recital Hall, Royal Academy of Music
Course preparation
- If you would like to perform in a masterclass, please prepare a piece of unaccompanied repertoire on any size of flute.
- Please bring any flutes you’d like to play on the day, along with any questions or problems you’d like to solve on the day.
