CIPSS Part 1 Registration
Oglesby AtriumPlease arrive in plenty of time to settle in before the opening recital at 17.00 in Stoller Hall. If you are a participant on the Junior Piano or Adult Amateur courses, there are welcome meetings at 3.30pm. Do try and arrive in plenty of time to come along to the meeting. If you cannot arrive …
Welcome meeting for Junior Piano Course
Carole Nash HallA chance to meet other young pianists on the course with course director and Head of Keyboard, Murray McLachlan. We look forward to getting to know you all over the course and hearing you play. We are thrilled that Emma Dixon will take all the children in a fun dalcroze session during the hour - …
Welcome for Adult Amateur Course
G06Come and say hello to other Adult Amateur pianists on the course and to meet Kathryn Page who will answer any questions you may have about the week. You will meet many pianists who are attending for the very first time as well as many 'regular' participants. We look forward to getting to know you …
Welcome reception
Oglesby AtriumA chance to meet friends, old and new. Enjoy a complimentary drink on us and savour the atmosphere of 'the friendliest piano summer school'! Delighted that Nikki Iles will be hosting the opening night in the new 'Jazz Room' - an intimate space for both playing and listening to participants playing jazz. The space will …
Drop in practise workshop
G06Start the day with a helpful workshop for everyone who needs a little support with practising. Workshops for the Junior Course are scheduled just after this class. Everyone welcome - come along with a bar, a chord, or any part of a piece that you would like some advice on from a member of the …
Dalcroze Group Classes
WaterhouseDiscover how to use the body as a tool for musical perception, preparation, and performance. Experience a liberating and joyful approach to music that will transform your creativity. Dalcroze provides a powerful route to musical expression - and it is also a lot of fun! We welcome back Emma Dixon to take the classes in dalcroze. Please tick the box …
Teaching session 1
The first session for individual lessons. Do pop into any of the teaching rooms to hear lessons given by the outstanding faculty. Everyone will have their own individual schedule for lessons but we have an open door policy for all sessions - an amazing opportunity to learn from observing some of the most respected teachers …
Junior Foundation ‘drop in’ practise workshop
G06A great way to set up the day with tips on every aspect of piano playing from a member of the faculty. The first of a daily session for all young pianists on the Foundation Course.
Junior Advanced ‘drop in’ practise workshop
G06Every day all Junior Advanced pianists are encouraged to come along to the daily drop in practise workshop. A great way to set up the day with tips on every aspect of piano playing from a member of the faculty. Come along with a bar, or a small section for lots of advice and help …
Teaching session 2
As individual lessons continue apace, take full advantage of the 'open door' policy on the summer school.