Andrew Toovey is one of the most admired British composers of his generation, renowned for the technical challenges his work poses its performers. His music has been widely recorded and performed all over the globe. He is also an experienced and deeply sensitive teacher, and on this course he’ll advise and encourage students, revealing some of the secrets of composing and talking about what has influenced his own work. His course runs alongside courses for clarinetists and for improvisers, and there will be elements of collaboration. We’ll willingly put Andrew in touch with applicants in advance so that he can offer you guidance on how to prepare.