• Course Dates
    October 17, 2025 6:30 pm –
    October 19, 2025 4:00 pm
  • Observer Pass
    October 18, 2025
    11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Level: All
Fee: £360

Multiple Pianists, Multiple Hands and Multiple Pianos – An Extravagant Piano Extravaganza

with Anthony Williams

Exploring popular and classical arrangements as well as original compositions for up to 8 pianists at 4 pianos this course brings the excitement and joy of playing in your own ‘piano orchestra’.

With parts for all levels of ability, individual coaching and tuition to help you on your way, and plenty of rehearsals, the weekend will boost your confidence, refine your ensemble playing, enhance your sight reading and culminates in an informal and fun final Piano Extravaganza Concert.

Scores will be provided in advance and for the more confident sight readers there will be more arrangements available to learn and enjoy across the weekend.

Some course feedback:

It was very enjoyable and great to meet and play with other musicians.  Anthony was superb, he brought lots of varied music and was very encouraging, patient, diplomatic, enthusiastic and informative.

I felt completely involved in the whole weekend.  Anthony was very patient and accommodating and a great teacher, remaining positive throughout.

Read more about what participants say about Jackdaws Courses.

A £100 deposit is required to secure your place on this course. The balance of fees, including accommodation, is due 3 weeks before the course start date.

You can also buy an Observer Pass for this course. The Observer Pass entitles you to attend on SATURDAY from 11am–1pm as an observer only and costs £10. This can be redeemed against a subsequent course booking. Places are limited. More info and terms and conditions here.

Details Price Qty
Attendee - Deposit £100.00 GBP  
Observer Pass £10.00 GBP  

Venue:  

Venue Phone: 01373 812383

Address:
Jackdaws Music Education Trust, Great Elm, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3NY, United Kingdom

Description:

Course Information

Is this Course right for me?

The answer is probably yes as we welcome musicians of all abilities and backgrounds on our courses but if you would like to find out more before you book please read about our course levels, or email or call our office manager Karolyn on 01373 812 383 / music@jackdaws.org and she will be able to offer further guidance.

If you are still unsure then maybe consider one of our “Try before you buy” Observer Passes which enable you to come and see one session in action.

Full Observer places may also be bookable for a whole weekend subject to availability. Call / email the office for more information.

Please see our General Course Information pages for further details and schedule information.

Our Courses are for adult musicians (except where stated) and take place at Jackdaws in Great Elm, near Frome in Somerset. The Course Fee includes all tuition, meals and refreshments at Jackdaws. Courses take place in the main studio, with Steinway piano, and generally follow a masterclass format. There are several practice rooms here, too.

Repertoire

For Voice, Piano & Wind courses; participants are usually requested to prepare 2 – 3 pieces in advance. We will ask you to provide a repertoire list for the tutor (& accompanist) ahead of the course.

For Ensemble courses; direction will be given by the course leaders.

Accommodation

If you require B&B, we can arrange that for you; accommodation fees are payable in addition to the course fee.

Meals and Refreshments

Lunch, Supper and morning/afternoon refreshments will be prepared on site by our dedicated Cooks.  If you are vegetarian/vegan, or have a food allergy, you must let us know in advance, so that our cooks can plan the meals for the weekend accordingly. We are ‘allergy aware’, but we rely on participants letting us know if they have specific food allergies. Please also let us know if you carry any emergency medication.

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