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 …
Opening Recital – Martin Roscoe
Stoller Hall…Roscoe is a pianist who both thinks and offers full-blooded playing of breadth and depth. In this country, he is an uncommon creature…Daily Telegraph With an extraordinary career spanning over four decades, Martin Roscoe is unarguably one of the UK’s best loved pianists. Renowned for his versatility at the keyboard, Martin is equally at home …
Steven Osborne Recital
Stoller HallWinner of the Royal Philharmonic Society’s Instrumentalist of the Year in 2013, pianist Steven Osborne is one of Britain’s most treasured musicians. Celebrated for his insightful interpretations, his musicality and technique, Osborne is much sought after as soloist, chamber musician and recitalist. His residencies at London’s Wigmore Hall, Antwerp’s deSingel, the Bath International Music Festival, …
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 …
Late Night Jazz Room with Nikki Iles
G04New this year! Every evening a chance for participants to play some jazz and improvisation in this lovely space on a superb grand piano kindly donated by Forsyth Music Shop. On the opening night we are thrilled that Nikki Iles will perform a short set for us as we enjoy our welcome drink.
Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray
Oglesby AtriumBegin your CIPSS week with a refreshing concentrated group session! A new early morning series of 15 minute group sessions in the Atrium led by founder and artistic director Murray McLachlan. Open to everyone on the course,the sessions will include a variety of ‘bite size’ projects, concepts and exercises relating to piano well-being and mindset …
Junior Piano Group Class
Oglesby AtriumAll pianists on the Junior Course start the day with a group class exploring Kodaly, singing, dalcroze and more. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy music making with new friends. This photo from last year shows the class laying down with closed eyes as they listen to a piece of music with Murray McLachlan.
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 …