Exploring Verdi’s Requiem

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Come and spend an experiential day listening to and exploring Verdi’s Requiem and how we respond to it including background and discussion.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">No previous knowledge needed – all are welcome.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">These classes arise from the conviction that music can and should be accessible to all. I seek to facilitate a deepening in our intuitive response to music as well as to support the group in exploring the cultural and historical background to music in a way that I hope to be approachable and clear. People come to the classes from different backgrounds – some are completely new to ‘music appreciation’ while others may sing in choirs or be experienced listeners. What we share is a love of music and a willingness to learn from each other’s perspectives. The sessions will include cultural/ theoretical background, musical examples, group/ paired discussion, and more. Come and join us!</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move ONLINE if necessary.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Yes.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">No.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Suggestions will be made for further listening/ research.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">No. Costs of recorded music are included in course fee.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Optional follow up suggestions are given.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Pen and paper.</span></p>

<p><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Stable internet connection, a tablet or PC and ability to use ZOOM if course has to transfer online.</span></span></strong></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Group discussion, historical/ cultural background, pair work, live musical examples.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">See list above.</span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:16px">If we have to cancel your course your fees will be refunded in full. We are unable to reimburse the cost of materials you may have bought for the course.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px">If you cancel your course booking a week (7 days) or more before the start date we will refund your fees minus an admin charge of 20%.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px">If you cancel with less than a week (7 days) before the start date or after the course has started, we will not be able to refund your fees.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px">Transfers will incur a fee of 10% and must be requested 7 days or more before the start of a course unless you are transferring to another course because your original course was cancelled.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px">We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">If you are due a refund you must contact the office within 3 months of the course to arrange payment as we do not keep card details.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">When attending an online course, it is a learner’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access before the start of a course. Refunds will not be given for technical failure of a learner’s home computer or their internet access.</span></p>