Late Night Participant recitals
2026-08-15 22:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London)
Late night recitals by participants on the course – inspiration and incredibly varied repertoire guaranteed!

Junior Course 'drop in' performance class
2026-08-16 15:30 - 16:15 | G06
The final performance class on part one! Don’t miss this opportunity to perform in front of friends on the Junior Course. Pop in anytime you are free.

'Drop in' performance class
2026-08-16 16:15 - 17:00 | G06
The final opportunity on part one to perform in this informal setting, to an audience of supportive participants.

Participant recitals
2026-08-16 17:00 - 18:00
All participants have the opportunity to perform on one of the concert grand pianos in the recital rooms. Steinway, Schimmel, Bösendorfer, Yamaha and Bechstein are some of the models available.
Make sure to sign up when applying online.

Carole Nash Recital Hall

Final morning participant recitals
2026-08-17 09:00 - 11:15
As CIPSS part 1 draws to a close, we look forward to participant recitals throughout the school for over 2 hours. Friends and family welcome to come in and support.

Junior Course Final Presentation Concert
2026-08-17 09:00 - 11:15 | Oglesby Atrium
As CIPSS part one draws to a close, we look forward to all the Junior pianists performing and being presented with a certificate of participation from Course Director and Head of Keyboard at Chetham’s – Murray McLachlan . Friends and family very welcome.

Chetham’s School of Music Atrium

Junior Course 'drop in' performance class
2026-08-18 15:30 - 16:15 | G06
Every day Junior Course pianists can enjoy performing on an outstanding grand piano in front of a small and supportive audience, hosted by a member of the faculty.

'Drop in' performance class
2026-08-18 16:15 - 17:00 | G06
Join us in a welcoming space where pianists of all levels can play on a wonderful Grand piano in front of a small, supportive audience. Guided by a faculty member, this workshop offers the chance to build confidence, ease performance nerves, and celebrate the joy of playing. Everyone welcome.

Late Night Participant Recitals
2026-08-18 22:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-20 22:00 - 23:00
A wonderful opportunity to listen to fellow participants performing recitals around the school. There may be up to 6 recitals taking place at the same time.

Junior Course 'drop in' performance class
2026-08-19 15:30 - 16:15 | G06
A great opportunity to play on a beautiful grand piano in front of a small, friendly audience.

'Drop in' performance class
2026-08-19 16:15 - 17:00 | G06
An 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 the faculty. All welcome.

Late Night Participant recitals
2026-08-19 22:00 - 23:00
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 rooms. Steinway, Schimmel, Bösendorfer, Yamaha and Bechstein are some of the models available.
Make sure to sign up when applying online.

Baronial Hall

Junior Course 'drop in' performance class
2026-08-20 15:30 - 16:15 | G06
A wonderful opportunity to perform on a beautiful grand piano in front of a small, friendly audience.

'Drop in' performance class
2026-08-20 16:15 - 17:00 | G06
Each day offers a relaxed performance opportunity—play for others, hear fellow pianists, and enjoy the supportive atmosphere with a faculty member hosting.

Junior Course 'drop in' performance class
2026-08-21 15:30 - 16:15 | G06
The final performance class on part two of the course. A wonderful opportunity to perform on a beautiful grand piano, provided by Forsyth Music Shop.

'Drop in' performance class
2026-08-21 16:15 - 17:00 | G06
On the final day, join us for an informal performance session where pianists can play, listen, and reflect together, guided by a faculty host.

Participant recitals
2026-08-21 17:00 - 18:00
An opportunity for participants to perform on the outstanding grand pianos in all of the halls and performance spaces. Observers warmly welcomed.

Junior Course Final Presentation Concert
2026-08-22 09:00 - 11:15 | Oglesby Atrium
As CIPSS part two draws to a close, we look forward to all the Junior pianists performing. Everyone will receive a certificate of participation from Course Director, Murray McLachlan.
Friends and family very welcome.

Final morning participant recitals
2026-08-22 09:00 - 11:15
As CIPSS 2026 draws to a close, we look forward to participant recitals throughout the school for over 2 hours. Friends and family welcome to come in and support.
