Elementary course class session
Ensemble playing with Karen Marshall. Duets, trios and whole group music workshopping. With pianos for everyone, this session aims to be a huge amount of fun whilst also building the basics of ensemble playing from balance of the parts to pulse maintenance, communicating when to come in, to phrasing together and so much more! Karen …
Intermediate course class session
Each day will end with a session of communal music-making, with duets, trios, one piano four hands, one piano six hands, and more allow all of the students to take part in an ensemble and learn the important skills of balance, communication, rhythmic accuracy and critical listening that are central to ensemble work. Piano arrangements …
Advanced course class session
Performance platform The final class performance platform of the course. Everyone is encouraged to play and to support each other.
Young artist course class session
Daily lecture with Dr Murray McLachlan Building a repertoire and programme planning. How to develop a repertoire that is extensive and varied. When putting together a recital programme, what are the vital ingredients?
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 the audition. Space is limited - please book early. NB there is a small additional charge for the audition. Please tick the box on the …
Tai Chi
We are thrilled to welcome back Philip Smith who will lead a daily session in Tai Chi every morning.
Alexander Technique
Alexander Technique helps millions of people across the world to naturally overcome: Back, neck and joint pain Muscle tension and stiffness Poor posture Breathing and vocal problems Anxiety and stress-related conditions James Crow is a very popular teacher of Alexander Technique and his classes fill up quickly. Do book ealry to avoid disappointment. It is …
Teaching session 2
The second session of the day with all members of the faculty working intensely in individual lessons with the participants. Observers always welcome.
Teaching session 3
The final session of the day with all members of the faculty working intensely in individual lessons with the participants. Observers always welcome.
Piano Topography Part one – Euan Moseley
Stoller Hall20 Topographs for the intrepid pianist - by Euan Moseley This inspirational colour box of bravura fantasy concert studies for the piano makes an immediate impact and has been hailed by Ashkenazy, Stott, Lill C.B.E. and McLachlan for its extraordinary inventiveness and originality. "I think this music is both inventive and communicative: a most satisfying …