Cabaret
Oglesby AtriumThe traditional end to the final night on the summer school. Always very popular with faculty and participants alike. You might see Noriko Ogawa playing the violin as a nun, or Peter Donohoe playing Chopin in a pink dressing gown and using an orange instead of his fingers! Always amusing and a late night license …
Final morning participant recitals
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
Oglesby AtriumAs 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
Stoller Hall Professional Film Recording
Stunning acoustics, a fabulous Model D Steinway is tuned and ready for you to play and top of the range recording equipment provide the perfect conditions. With the outstanding Mill Media in the award winning Stoller Hall. Please book early as spaces are limited.
Trinity exams and diplomas
Carole Nash HallAn opportunity for participants to take a Trinity College of London exam or performing diploma on the summer school. Specialist examiners will listen to the performances in the wonderful Carole Nash Hall on a model D Steinway. Full details are on the website here.
End of CIPSS Part One
Part one of the course ends after the morning recitals around 11.30am. For participants staying on to part two it is an amazing opportunity to head off to the teaching rooms which are all empty and spend a happy hour or two on the glorious grand pianos! For those leaving its time to exchange contact …
CIPSS Part 2 Registration
Oglesby AtriumPlease arrive in plenty of time to settle in before the opening recital at 17.00. If you are a participant on the Junior Piano, Adult Amateur Course there are welcome meetings for each course at 3.30pm. Please do try to arrive in plenty of time so that you can come along. Anyone who is staying …
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 Alison Wise 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 as we celebrate 25 years of CIPSS. Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly on us and savour the atmosphere of 'the friendliest piano summer school'! Everyone is welcome to enjoy the 'Jazz Room' - an intimate space for both playing and listening to participants playing jazz. The space …