Organisation and Information
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Accommodation There are two kinds of participant a) Non-resident: local
students, or participants who choose to live out in hotels, B& B etc.
taking two main meals from Sundays to Fridays b) Resident: those
who board and take all their meals at Queens College for the duration of the
course. There are
several ways to find accommodation for non residents:
1.
Some bed and breakfasts
around Llandovery
College 2.
Hotel: some very nice hotels nearby, at walking distance Adults may also be
accommodated at Queens College at the rate of £40 (board and lodging) per
day. This fee comprises the use of the sporting facilities. Tennis All applications must be made
in advance. We must however emphasize that
Llandovery College
is not a hotel (no double beds, and there are more showers than
bathtubs!) Meals:
particular care will be taken to provide balanced and enjoyable menus - full
English breakfast, « continental » dishes for lunch and dinner, varied
salads, and a choice of English desserts. Vegetarian meals are on offer. In addition, there will be a short pause in
the afternoon for tea for those who would like this extra refreshment! Facilities Most halls of residence have
got kitchens and facilities to prepare teas or coffees There are 4 tennis courts Organisation Both types of participant are assigned to one of 4 groups: 1. T he adult over-18’s group, 2. The « junior » 13 to 17-year-old group, the junior
groups are supervised and given active and positive support by trained staff.
3. The Junior group (20 accompanied children maximum) 5 to 11 year olds 4. We take sometimes –if known to
us from a previous course- advanced level only, unaccompanied children
from 11 to 13, but never children who have not board before. The junior group members
will have to conform to the basic rules and regulations of Llandovery College and LMFL. The Junior Group accompanied by a parent will
be under the constant supervision of their parent(s) but still will have to
follow the bed time hours for each age group. Junior
students in possession of a written authorisation from their legal
guardian/parents will be authorised to leave the school premises in the
afternoon/evening without supervision – a copy must be sent by mail
before the start of the course. We want to emphasize that we
do not favour this kind of authorization. Nevertheless if the course directors feel that the junior
student abuses that authorisation and puts himself (herself) at risk, the
authorization will be cancelled. This
is not negotiable. Senior group participants are
not affected by the above arrangement but, nevertheless, in cases of
anti-social behaviour senior participants will be asked to leave the course
and the premises without any refund possible.
Any decision on a disciplinary
issue is the sole responsibility of the Course Director. Social life
The LMFL College summer courses have as their objectives - Creating a highly motivating musical atmosphere
for all participants, and - Encouraging social interaction between all in
order to give each student the feeling of belonging to one big musical
family. Social life evolves mainly around music making,
evenings busy with our teachers and advanced students giving solo
performances or chamber music concerts. General Information 1. We suggest that
participants obtain a certificate of insurance against civil liability, theft,
and physical injury and send it with the final payment. 2. We particularly draw your
attention to the need to insure musical instruments as well (loss and
theft). 3. Students normally resident
outside the European Union should hold medical insurance. 4. Use of all sports equipment
at the school is free. 5. The
number of resident participants is limited by the number Llandovery
College can accommodate. Registration of non-resident participants may also
be limited in order to ensure high standards of teaching and an enjoyable
working atmosphere. 6. Applications
will be treated on a first come first served basis. 7. You
can only insure your place by paying the full fees 8. We were filled up to maximum
capacity in Summer 2012 and had to refuse 30 requests for registrations, so
we recommend early registration -it will start in October 9.
For those coming
from far away it is possible to rent double basses. 8.
Nevertheless, the Course Directors reserve the right to cancel the course if
the number of applicants is deemed to be too low 3 months before the starting
date of the course. In this instance, the total amount already paid will be
refunded in full and no other type of compensation will be given. 9. If
a participant decides to cancel after the 1stMay, the registration
fees (£500) shall not be refunded. If cancellation takes place after the 1st
June, no refund of the minimum registration fees or total fees will be
possible. 10. The balance of fees is due on or
before 1st June after which date any reserved accommodation
not paid for in full will be re-let. 11. We strongly recommend that you take
out insurance to cover cancellation costs. 12. The College has a very strict indoors non-smoking policy. Anyone breaking this rule in their bedroom or in the common rooms will be asked to leave the course and there will be no refund of fees. Visas please make sure
you are eligible for a visa: last year one student from Turkey and another
from Belorussia have been refused just two weeks before the start date of the
course. So if you are citizen from one of the
two countries, make sure you get a private invitation from a resident in the
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