Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray
Oglesby AtriumMurray McLachlan’s new sessions for all on the course continues apace! A new early morning series of 15 minute group sessions in the Atrium led by founder and artistic director …
Drop in practice workshop
G06Come along for help with any aspect of playing from a member of the summer school faculty.
Junior Piano Group Class
Oglesby AtriumYoung participants on the Junior Course meet up for the daily classes in movement, aural and rhythmic development. Fun guaranteed!
Teaching session 1
As all members of the faculty teach throughout the school, don't miss the opportunity to listen to the amazing lessons.
Alexander Technique Group and Individual Classes
GymThe final day for Alexander Technique lessons with the inspirational James Crow. The main principles of the Alexander technique are: "how you move, sit and stand affects how well you …
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Stoller Hall professional film recording
Stoller HallAn amazing opportunity to make a professional film recording with Mill Media in the award winning Stoller Hall. Stunning acoustics, a fabulous Model D Steinway is tuned and ready for …
Junior Course ‘drop in’ practice workshop
G06Come along with a bar, or a small section for lots of advice and help to take you into your practice room. Stay for 5 minutes or the whole class …
Scales and exercises ‘drop in’ workshop
G06New for 2026 a daily class focusing on scales and exercises. Join a daily workshop where scales and exercises become exciting tools for progress, unlocking speed, strength, and expressive freedom. …
Adult Amateur Workshop
G06The daily group workshop, today hosted by Philip Fowke! Don't miss out on the opportunity to perform on the beautiful grand piano in front of your new piano family. …
Teaching session 2
Alongside your own lessons, make the most of our ‘open door’ approach—wander into workshops, hear fellow pianists, and enjoy the vibrant community spirit of the summer school. Paul Lewis
Lunchtime Recital
Stoller HallThe daily lunchtime recital in the Stoller Hall. Details of the recital will be announced shortly
The Art of Four Hands workshop
G06New for 2026! A new daily workshop dedicated to the art of piano duo playing - both duets and 2 pianos. Diabelli, Mozart, Schubert, Grieg, Dvorak, Brahms, Ravel, Debussy, Faure, …
Teaching session 3
The final session for individual lessons. Teachers on all courses will be working throughout the school. Participants are warmly encouraged to take full advantage of the summer school’s ‘open door’ …
Junior Course ‘drop in’ performance class
G06A great opportunity to play on a beautiful grand piano in front of a small, friendly audience.
‘Drop in’ performance class
G06An exciting addition to the course - a daily opportunity to perform and hear other pianists on the course in a very informal performance session, hosted by a member of …
25 for 25 – part two
Stoller HallTo celebrate the summer school's 25th course we are thrilled to present a very special recital series - in three parts. Full details will be released early in the new …
Joanna MacGregor Recital
Stoller Hall'MacGregor seems incapable of giving performances that are not at once extremely intelligent and entertaining'. The Sunday Times 'She is one of the most exciting and enterprising pianists of the …
Piers Lane Recital
Stoller Hall“No praise could be high enough for Piers Lane whose playing throughout is of a superb musical intelligence, sensitivity, and scintillating brilliance.” Bryce Morrison, Gramophone We are thrilled that Piers …
Late Night Participant recitals
Late night recital opportunities in all of the recital halls throughout the school. All participants have the opportunity to perform on one of the concert grand pianos in the recital …
Late Night Jazz Room
G04Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy late -night jazz- either listening or playing yourself. Enjoy a drink and soak up the atmosphere.