Chetham’s International Piano Summer School

Final morning recitals
2021-08-16 09:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London)
The 2021 Junior Academy draws to a close with recitals by all the young pianists throughout the school for 2 hours. Certificates will be presented to all participants.

Group class workshops
2021-08-16 08:15 - 08:45
The final morning group sessions before everyone performs in the morning participant recitals.
The sessions are live-streamed for all the online participants.

The Chetham’s library – founded in 1653, is the oldest surviving public library in Britain.

Social time
2021-08-15 20:15
The final evening social time for everyone. Non residents leave for the day and residents can enjoy spending time in house with the team of house parents or taking advantage of all the wonderful pianos available to play, ready for the final recitals tomorrow.
Oglesby atrium

Gala Faculty recital
2021-08-15 19:15 - 20:15 | Stoller Hall
The final evening recital is given by several of the outstanding members of the faculty including John Lenehan, Murray McLachlan, Kathryn Page, Lulu Yang, Ben Powell, Sam Brook, Gemma Beeson, Gemma Webster.
Programme to include Ravel, Gershwin, John Ireland and much more.

Group class workshops
2021-08-15 17:00 - 17:45
Another opportunity for everyone to join together in the afternoon group workshops to learn from the course leaders.

Chetham’s Medieval Courtyard

Drop in performance class
2021-08-15 15:30 - 16:30
An informal class where everyone can come along between lessons and practise to play their piece to a member of the faculty on a lovely concert grand piano.

Drop in practise class
2021-08-15 12:00 - 13:30
A chance to receive help on any aspect of a piece you are working on. It could be on fingering, pedal, interpretation, rhythm, phrasing etc – come along and find solutions from a member of the faculty.

Group class workshops
2021-08-15 08:15 - 08:45
The morning group class for all four piano courses. A chance to learn together before the intensive individual lessons begin.
The sessions are live-streamed for all the online participants.

Social time
2021-08-14 20:15
A chance for everyone to unwind at the end of the day. Non residents leave for the day and the residents can choose from options including socials in house, fit to perform in the gym, practise, duet playing – or relaxing in the house TV lounge.

Group class workshops
2021-08-14 17:00 - 17:45
After all the individual lessons and practise throughout the day, everyone joins together for another group class workshop. Areas covered will include performance nerves, repertoire planning, practise tips, technical control and much more. Sessions are live-streamed for the online course participants.

Chetham’s Medieval Baronial Hall

Drop in performance class
2021-08-14 12:00 - 13:30
An informal class where everyone can come along between lessons and practise to play their piece to a member of the faculty on a lovely grand piano.

Teaching session 1
2021-08-14 09:00 - 11:00
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, jazz, composition, harpsichord and much more!

Group class workshops
2021-08-14 08:15 - 08:45
The day begins with a morning group class for all pianists. The sessions are live-streamed for all the online participants.

Social time
2021-08-13 20:30
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, fit to perform in the gym, practise, duet playing – or relaxing in the house TV lounge.

Practise or individual lessons
2021-08-13 16:30 - 18:30
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 may be timetabled now as well.

Group class workshops
2021-08-13 14:30 - 16:00
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 – with Sarah Murphy
Advanced – with Gemma Beeson
Young artists – with Murray McLachlan
Throughout the course there will be daily classes to further enhance individual timetables. All classes will be live-streamed so that participants on the Online course can participate.

Junior Academy Registration
2021-08-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Oglesby Atrium
NB 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 2pm where all the house staff will be introduced and important information given.
Participants arrive to Chetham’s school of music in Manchester to register for the Junior Academy. A team of staff and house parents will help to show everyone the school and take them to the accommodation. Parents are welcome to attend registration. If you are unable to arrive in time for the registration please email info@pianosummerschool.com to confirm your expected arrival time. Lunch will be served at 1.30pm for all resident participants. Non residents are welcome to bring in their own food.

Junior Academy - Online resources
2021-08-10 - 2021-08-12 | Online
Daily 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 online course, individual piano lessons and lessons on extra courses may be timetabled.

Junior Academy Day Two- Online classes and lessons
2021-08-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Another 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 Noriko Ogawa who will be leading this performance based class. Everyone will also receive one of their individual piano lessons online over these 2 days, plus lessons from any additional courses booked such as sightreading, theory, aural etc. All classes will be delivered on Zoom and recorded.

Junior Academy Day One - Online classes
2021-08-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Today 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 know the other young pianists and to meet their teacher. Some participants may be taking the full course online, whilst others will be joining us in Manchester on the 13th August for the onsite course. All classes will be delivered on Zoom and recorded.

Final morning recitals
2020-08-26 09:00 - 11:00
CIPSS 2020 draws to a close with recitals throughout the school for 2 hours. Friends and family welcome to come in and support.

Participant recitals
2020-08-25 17:00 - 18:00
Pianists 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.

Video recordings
2020-08-25 16:45 - 18:45 | Carole Nash Hall
Two concert grand pianos, stunning acoustics and leading professional film company Mill Media provide the perfect setting for participants to make a professional film recording. Choose your preferred time slot on the application form – spaces limited.

Teaching session 2
2020-08-25 11:30 - 13:30
More intense individual lessons continue. The group workshops are scheduled throughout the week – check the displayed timetables for more information.

Teaching session 1
2020-08-25 09:00 - 11:00
The final day on the course for individual lessons. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn by observing the wonderful teachers.

Quiz night!
2020-08-24 21:30 - 23:00
New for 2020 – quiz night in the bar!
Enjoy a relaxing drink in the bar and team up with friends to take part in the summer school quiz. Musical prizes of course!

Grigory Gruzman Recital
2020-08-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Stoller Hall
We welcome back celebrated German based Russian pianist-teacher Grigory Gruzman to perform a solo recital on the course this year. In 2019 Grigory came to Chetham’s for the first time and everyone was overwhelened with his inspirational teaching and infectious enthusiasm.
“On such an interpretation of Rigoletto-Paraphrase, I’ve been waiting all my life” Herbert von Karajan
We eagerly await his recital.

Teaching session 3
2020-08-24 14:30 - 16:30
More lessons and workshops continue throughout the school.

Teaching session 2
2020-08-24 11:30 - 16:30
Lessons continue on all courses, including theory, composition, jazz, organ and of course piano!

Alexander Technique
2020-08-24 09:00 - 13:30
The final opportunity to have individual or group lessons with the amazing James Crow. Participants on the course return to him every year – he is fabulous!
