Junior Piano Group Class
2026-08-20 08:45 - 09:30 (Europe/London) | Oglesby Atrium
Join your friends for a group workshop session – singing, movement, listening and much more to start your day with renewed energy.

Dalcroze Group Classes
2026-08-20 08:45 - 10:15 | Gym
Discover how to use the body as a tool for musical perception, preparation, and performance.
Experience a liberating and joyful approach to music that will transform your creativity. Dalcroze provides a powerful route to musical expression – and it is also a lot of fun!
We welcome back Alison Wise to take the classes in dalcroze. Please tick the box on the application form to reserve a place in the class.

Teaching session 1
2026-08-20 08:45 - 11:00
The day begins with all members of the faculty teaching throughout the school. Everyone will receive a daily lesson as standard.

Stoller Hall Professional Film Recording
2026-08-20 09:00 - 12:00
Outstanding acoustics, a pristine Model D Steinway – tuned and ready to play, together with a cutting‑edge recording company combine to deliver the ultimate experience.
With the renowned Mill Media in the award winning Stoller Hall. Please book early as spaces are limited.

Junior Course 'drop in' practice workshop
2026-08-20 09:30 - 10:15 | G06
A great way to set up the day with tips on every aspect of piano practising from a member of the faculty. Drop in for 5 minutes or the whole workshop and learn from listening to everyone. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity!

Scales and exercises 'drop in' workshop
2026-08-20 10:15 - 11:00 | G06
Join a daily workshop where scales and exercises become exciting tools for progress, unlocking speed, strength, and expressive freedom. Learn how to make exercises out of your repertoire and to always find new ways to practise.
Drop in for 5 minutes or come for the whole class – everyone welcome!

Adult Amateur Workshop
2026-08-20 11:30 - 13:00 | G06
A chance for adult amateur pianists to perform in a relaxed, encouraging environment with Kathryn Page. Whether you share a single phrase or a complete piece, you’ll find support in overcoming nerves.

Teaching session 2
2026-08-20 11:30 - 13:00
The final day for lessons on part two. The faculty are teaching throughout the school on all courses including composition, aural, jazz, improvisation, organ, musical analysis, and much more!

The Art of Four Hands workshop
2026-08-20 14:45 - 15:30 | G06
A new daily workshop dedicated to the art of piano duo playing – both duets and 2 pianos.
Bring your duo ready to perform, or simply enjoy the thrill of sightreading together in a supportive atmosphere. Everyone welcome – there will always be someone ready to join you at the piano.
Do drop in and explore the wonderfully rich duo repertoire.

Marie, Margaret, Caroline and Douglas performing a world premiere in 2025.

Teaching session 3
2026-08-20 14:45 - 17:00
The third teaching session of the day. While your individual lessons keep you busy, the summer school’s ‘open door’ policy opens up a world of extra learning and inspiration—come and see what’s happening beyond your own timetable.

Marta Karbownicka

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.

Late Night Jazz Room
2026-08-20 22:00 | G04
Every evening a chance for participants to play some jazz and improvisation in this lovely space on a superb grand piano kindly donated by Forsyth Music Shop.
Enjoy listening with a drink, or enjoy playing to fellow participants.

Late Night Participant Recitals
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.

Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray
2026-08-21 08:15 - 08:30 | Oglesby Atrium
End of course blues? Don’t worry- you can come back again next year for more inspiration and pianophilia. Meanwhile, join Murray for one last time in the final part one cobweb-sweeping session to get your last day off in style!

Drop in practice workshop
2026-08-21 08:45 - 09:30 | G06
The final chance to get extra help with any aspect of practising!
Everyone welcome – come along with a bar, a chord, or any part of a piece that you would like some advice on from a member of the faculty. Tips on fingering, pedaling, phrasing, articulation, voicing etc.

Junior Piano Group Class
2026-08-21 08:45 - 09:30 | Oglesby Atrium
The final morning group class for all pianists enrolled on the Junior Course. Inspiration and camaraderie as you learn together, in a supportive and friendly group.

Dalcroze Group Classes
2026-08-21 08:45 - 10:15 | Gym
Join Alison Wise for a group class in Dalcroze and discover the freedom and joy of music through movement. It is also a lot of fun!

Teaching session 1
2026-08-21 08:45 - 11:00
The final day for individual participant lessons – a wonderful opportunity to listen to lessons on all courses throughout the day.

Noriko Ogawa

Stoller Hall Professional Film Recording
2026-08-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Stoller Hall
An exciting opportunity for participants to make a professional quality film recording in the award winning Stoller Hall, on a magnificent Steinway Model D piano. We are delighted to welcome back James from Mill Media once again.
The film can be used for entry into competitions, for auditions or to promote the young pianist on social media.
Please book early as space is limited.
NB this is an additional fee – please tick the box on the application form.

Junior Course 'drop in' practice workshop
2026-08-21 09:30 - 10:15 | G06
The final workshop on practising for all Junior Course pianists. Come 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 – so much can be discovered by listening to everyone.

Scales and exercises 'drop in' workshop
2026-08-21 10:15 - 11:00 | G06
Come along for the final class on part two to fuel your progress with a daily workshop devoted to scales and exercises—vital tools for fluency and technical mastery.
Drop in for 5 minutes or come for the whole class – everyone welcome!

Adult Amateur Workshop
2026-08-21 11:30 - 13:00 | G06
Join the wonderful Philip Fowke for the final adult amateur workshop of the 25th
course! Encouragement, solutions and inspiration guaranteed.

Teaching session 2
2026-08-21 11:30 - 13:00
While your individual lessons keep you busy, the summer school’s ‘open door’ policy opens up a world of extra learning and inspiration—come and see what’s happening beyond your own timetable.
Adam Swayne

The Art of Four Hands workshop
2026-08-21 14:45 - 15:30 | G06
A new daily workshop dedicated to the art of piano duo playing – both duets and 2 pianos.
Bring your duo ready to perform, or simply enjoy the thrill of sightreading together in a supportive atmosphere. Everyone welcome – there will always be someone ready to join you at the piano.
Do drop in and explore the wonderfully rich duo repertoire.
Kathryn Stott and Matthew McLachlan, 2025

Teaching session 3
2026-08-21 14:45 - 17:00
The final session for individual lessons. Teachers on all courses will be working throughout the school.

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.

Cabaret
2026-08-21 22:00 | Oglesby Atrium
The customary finale to the summer school’s closing night is a highlight eagerly anticipated by both faculty and participants. It’s not unusual to witness Noriko Ogawa swapping her piano for a violin, or Peter Donohoe delivering Chopin in a pink dressing gown while playfully substituting an orange for his fingers. The antics never fail to raise a smile, and the late‑night license only heightens the merriment!
