Rehearsal tour at a state-of-the-art performing arts centre in Gelderland

Unique purpose-designed rehearsal and accommodation venue
Perfect for an intensive rehearsal tour
Workshop opportunities and collaborations available for your ensemble

“Lovely venues, lovely audiences, comfortable accommodation. Alahree was very prompt and efficient with her responses and understood our needs well.”

Gill Chapman, Cecilia Singers, Berkshire

“It was brilliant and everything I expected from a tour and more. Jonathan was brilliant. He was always patient with me and nothing seemed to...”

Cath Danswan, Swindon Choral Society, Wiltshire

This outstanding centre offers the opportunity to rehearse, perform, eat and sleep in a beautifully restored, historic site designed for professional use.

With 150 beds, 11 stunning rehearsal rooms and an auditorium, it makes the perfect base for a rehearsal and performance tour. There are opportunities to enjoy meaningful workshops with local educators, which can either be designed to enhance the learning of your repertoire, or take your group completely out of their comfort zone by teaching them how to play a whole new instrument in 45 minutes, or enjoy an improvisation session.

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Concerts

If you’d like to perform a concert during your stay, we’d recommend a performance in the auditorium on the centre itself.

Concerts are well-attended by the local community and the auditorium itself provides the most professional of settings. Elsewhere, there are some beautiful churches in surrounding towns and villages where concerts regularly take place. There are also bandstands in the area which welcome instrumental groups. A concert in a church in Amsterdam, which is just 1 hour’s drive or train ride away, is a popular option.

Joint concerts

Whatever your ensemble type, it can be arranged for you to enjoy a joint rehearsal, concert and social time with a local ensemble. We find that this is a wonderful way in which to exchange ideas and experiences, and it’s always a lot of fun for all!

Music/performance facilities on site

11 rehearsal rooms, including 2 large rooms for full symphony orchestras, and smaller rooms for sectionals
Large auditorium with raked and retractable seating and risers available, as well as a sprung floor
Full percussion for our groups’ use
Grand or upright pianos in all rooms
Chamber organ
Wide range of workshop possibilities

Other facilities on site

Various informal spaces and rooms for evening activities
Table tennis and table football
Bar serving drinks and snacks, also with a piano
Terrace area with seating and bbq area
Tea, coffee and water available all day
Large grassy area in front of the building

Extra activities and excursions

Browse a selection of our favourite activities and excursions.

Hoge Veluwe National Park
Amsterdam
Netherlands Open Air Museum

55km2 of heathland, woods and sand dunes, right on the doorstep of our centre. Here you can hire bikes and explore the many tracks safely, or visit the art gallery, sculpture park or museum.

an hour on the train or coach, Amsterdam is a fantastic city to explore. Visit Anne Frank’s house, take a canal cruise or visit one of the fantastic museums.

Just a few short kilometres away from the centre, the Open Air Museum allows you to travel back in time. It has an array of historic buildings including typical houses, windmills and farmhouses that bring history to life in lots of fun and interesting ways.

Where to stay

Popular places to stay.

Groups are accommodated at the rehearsal centre, in 2-6 bedded rooms, all with private bathroom. All rooms are very spacious and modern.

Meals

All meals can be taken at the centre, and packed lunches can also be provided. Breakfast is a plentiful buffet, while lunch and evening meals are self-service. All food is sourced locally and is of the highest quality, prepared by in-house chefs.

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FAQs

Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

The most pleasant times of year to come to Europe are May to September, therefore you may wish to consider this when planning your tour. Summer temperatures across Europe range from 18-35 degrees Celsius. European cities in winter can also offer many interesting cultural experiences that you may enjoy.

We accept any group as long as they are used to performing together as an ensemble, even if only to their fellow students and parents. We always ask for a recent recording of your group and we have range of venues on offer that will welcome beginner groups as well as experienced ensembles.

Once your tour is booked, it is safely in our hands. We will only ask for you assistance in understanding your concert requirements and you will be responsible for ensuring that the dates on our checklist are adhered to. Until your departure, you simply need to prepare your musicians musically and compile the tour repertoire.