I'd prefer to go on the waiting list for that course than accept a place that is available now on another course!

OK, do. But please be reassured that you'll  make dozens of new friends within an hour of arriving on Course X, and Alex will still be your friend when you return home!

A typical day at an Eton Choral Course is full-featured:

• 8.00am: Breakfast
• 8.45am: Warm-up
• 9.15am: Consort Groups & Mini-masterclasses
• 10.45am: Full Choir
• 11.45am: Consort Groups & Mini-masterclasses
• 12.45pm: Lunch
• 2.00pm: Vocal Masterclass
• 3.00pm: Full Choir
• 4.00pm: Free Time and Tea
• 5.00pm: Consort Groups
• 6.00pm: Full Choir
• 7.00pm: Dinner
• 7.45pm: Full Choir
• 8.45pm: Solo Songs / Recital