WEEK ONE 2 – 9 August
Piano Accompaniment Course
Nigel Hutchison director
This is a course dealing in all aspects of piano accompaniment from sight-reading to performance on the concert platform. It is suitable for accompanists of all standards and through friendly, supportive and collaborative teaching will aim to develop ensemble skills through a wide range of repertoire (easy to difficult) with the help of a group of resident instrumentalists. A limited number of places will also be available for instrumentalists wishing to play the set repertoire – they are also encouraged to bring works of their own choice.
“Best things? Everyone is so friendly! Plus of course the excellent coaching from our tutor.”
Apart from working in class on the set repertoire, students will have ample opportunity to make music with singers and other instrumentalists in the school during their free time. To this end, a large number of practice rooms are available for private practice.
The following pieces will be studied in detail and it is recommended that at least two works be prepared from the list but, familiarity with as many as possible is desirable.
Repertoire
Flute and Piano
Bach, J.S. from J.S.Bach, Flute Sonatas, vol.1
Sonata in B minor, BWV 1030 [MD] Peters
Fikret Amirov Six Pieces for Flute and Piano [MD] Sikorski / Boosey & Hawkes
Rhené – Baton Passacaille, Op.35 [ME] Durand
Clarinet and Piano
McCabe Three Pieces for Clarinet and Piano [D] Novello
Debussy Petite Piece pour clarinette & piano [E] Durand
Violin and Piano
Schumann, Clara Drei Romanzen für Violine und Klavier, Op.22 [MD]
free download: IMSLP#441723
Smetana Aus der Heimat for Violin and Piano [E] Peters
Lutoslawski Recitativo and Arioso [ME] Chester
Cello and Piano
Beethoven Sonata in A major, Op.69 [MD] Henle
Faure Elégie, Op.24, for Cello and Piano [ME] Henle
Tchaikovsky Valse Sentimentale for Cello and Piano, Op.51, No.6 [E] IMC Editions
Ensembles
Haydn Piano Trio in E flat major, Hob.XV:22 (Vln. Vcl. Pno.) [MD]
free download IMSLP#457368
Schumann, Clara Piano Trio in G minor, Op.17 (Vln. Vcl. Pno.) [D] Amadeus
E – easy ME – moderately easy MD – moderately difficult D – difficult
Please note. The summer school does not have a music shop on site. Students should acquire their course materials before they arrive at the school either from their local music shop or from our nominated internet supplier, Forsyth Music. The following address will take you straight to the Sherborne Summer School of Music section of Forsyth’s website where you will find the music for your course ready to purchase: https://www.forsyths.co.uk/189389-sherborne-summer-school-2026