The Programme
Course participants should arrive at the Château de Celon on Saturday 18th July 2026 from 3.30 - 5.00pm.
The course ends on Saturday 25nd July at 10.00am.
The number of participants is limited to 21.
There is no upper or lower age limit for participants; students aged under 16 may be accompanied by an adult; students aged 16 or 17 must provide evidence of parental consent.
Course requirements: this course is for classical guitarists with at least four- five years’ practice.
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Tuition will focus on interpretation, on technique, and on preparing students for examinations, competitions or performances.
The course comprises :
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4-5 one-to-one classes
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class of large ensemble (daily)
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chamber music (daily)
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masterclasse
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talks on guitar topics and yoga
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technical workshops (daily)
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concerts by participants
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luthier Lecture and exposition: Nicolas Lamoureux
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'Les nuits de la Guitare' a series of evening concerts.
Conditions
Participants must provide evidence of a personal insurance policy including civil liability cover.
For participants under 18 years of age, a letter of parental permission and liability waiver is required along with a certificate of school insurance covering extra-curricular activities. 'Guitare en France' cannot be held liable for any damage or injury to participants or for any loss or damage to musical instruments or personal effects.
'Guitare en France’ reserves the right to cancel the course in the event of circumstances beyond the control of the organisers, whereupon deposits will be returned.
Participants staying in the château take part in a rota to set the tables, serve meals and wash the dishes (dishwasher).Each team of three is on duty twice.
Please read the above before enrolling for the 2026 ‘Guitare en France’ festival and summer school at the Château de Celon.
