Advice auditions
An opportunity to play to head of keyboard at Chetham's Dr Murray McLachlan, or another member of staff at the school and receive written feedback. Parents are welcome to attend …
Junior Academy Day One – Online classes
OnlineToday we welcome all pianists to the Junior Academy to take part in the first group class workshop with their course leader. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to …
Junior Academy Day Two- Online classes and lessons
OnlineAnother opportunity for each course to meet and enjoy a workshop with their course leader. For those on the Young artist course this will be an opportunity to work with …
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Junior Academy – Online resources
OnlineDaily resources will be sent to all participants. These will include technical warmup exercises, practise advice and recordings to help develop listening skills. For pianists who are taking the full …
Junior Academy Registration
Oglesby AtriumNB Registration will be 12pm - 1pm. Lunch is served from 1 - 2pm for all residents and those who have pre booked. There is an important welcome meeting at …
Group class workshops
The Junior Academy at Chetham's begins with everyone joining together in their group classes. These will be divided into the 4 main course options: Elementary - with Ruth Aldred Intermediate …
Practise or individual lessons
A chance to enjoy some time to practise in one of the many piano rooms in the school's state-of-the-art facilities. If extra courses or lessons have been booked individual lessons …
Social time
A chance for everyone to unwind at the end of the first day. Non residents leave for the day and the residents can choose from options including socials in house, …
Group class workshops
The day begins with a morning group class for all pianists. The sessions are live-streamed for all the online participants.
Teaching session 1
The first session of the day with all members of the faculty working intensely in individual lessons with the participants. Children are encouraged to watch other lessons. Courses include aural, …