General info

The 3rd Danish Guitar Camp will be held from the 5th to 10th August 2024 in Vemb (20 km West of Holstebro), Denmark, and is a summer school for young professionals, academy and pre-academy* guitar students aged 16-30 years.


*DK: konservatorie-forberedende studie / MGK / Talentklasse

(if your level-equivalent is not mentioned here, or you are not sure, please do not hesitate to write to us at danishguitarcamp@gmail.com for a swift consideration of your course-compatibility)



Basic information:


Place and accomodation:

Concerts, workshops and masterclasses will take place at Nørre Vosborg - Vembvej 35, DK-7570 Vemb.

Participants will stay at Skærum Mølle - Skærum Møllevej 4, DK-7570 Vemb.

Nørre Vosborg and Skærum Mølle are within walking distance (approx. 15 mins.).


Dates: 5th to 10th of August 2024


Application deadline: May 1st


NB! We are experiencing a high demand for a spot at the camp. We therefore reserve the right to select among participants, and in some cases to request a video recording.



Arrival:

The closest airport is Billund Airport.

Public transport is available to Holstebro central station by bus/train and on to Vemb St. by train. The accomodation at Skærum Mølle is within walking distance from Vemb station. Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements to the camp area, but we are happy to help assist anyone however we can.

For participants traveling from Copenhagen, there will be a limited number of seats available for reservation (price TBA) in a minibus leaving in the morning on the 5th of August. The same bus will return to Copenhagen some time during the 10th of August. Please contact us at danishguitarcamp (at) gmail.com for more information.


Prices:

3400 DKK incl. accommodation in a double room at Skærum Mølle and 3 meals per day.

3900 DKK incl. accommodation in a single room at Skærum Mølle and 3 meals per day.


Please note that under no circumstances will the participation fee be refundable if the student chooses not to attend the course.


Daily schedule (general):
8:00-9:00 Daily morning warm-up 

9:00-10:00 Breakfast

10:00-12:40 Individual lessons

13:00-14:00 Lunch

14:00-16:00 Individual lessons

16:00-16:30 Break + snacks

16:30-17:30 Workshop / ensemble / lecture

17:30-18:00 Break
18:00-19:30 Dinner

20:00-21:30 Concert

21:30- Hangout


Masterclass teachers:

- Carlo Marchione (6th - 8th of August)

- Petra Poláčková (6th - 10th of August)

- Viggo Mangor (6th to 10th of August)

- Jakob Bangsø (6th to 10th of August)

- Niklas Johansen (6th to 10th of August)


Workshops:

Daily morning exercises and technique

Guitar ensemble (material will be sent to participants and is expected to be rehearsed individually in advance).

Lectures: Carlo Marchione, Viggo Mangor, "Secretum noctis"


Concerts:

5th of August: Carlo Marchione

6th of August: Niklas Johansen & Jakob Bangsø

7th of August: Petra Poláčková

9th of August: Participants' concert at TBA (incl. Roland Dyens' 'Dansk Potpourri' for guitar ensemble)


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