Stoller Hall professional film recording
An amazing opportunity to make a professional film recording with Mill Media in the award winning Stoller Hall. 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. A greatly reduced price, negotiated for the summer school, has been …
Trtinity exams and diplomas
G09An 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.
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 or Piano Teacher 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. If …
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 Emma Dixon 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 for Piano Teacher Course
G09Come and meet course leader Sally Cathcart , Director of the Piano Teachers' Course UK and other participants on the Teachers Course. A chance to find out about the exciting plans for the course and to get to know each other a little before the opening recital at 5pm. Participants from the very 1st Teacher …
Welcome reception
Oglesby AtriumCome along to the Atrium bar for a complimentary drink and meet everyone. Discover why we are 'the friendliest piano summer school'! We are thrilled to announce that Les Chisnall will be performing in the 'Jazz Room' - an intimate performance for participants. The Jazz Room will be available every night around 10.30 'til late …
Drop in practise workshop
G06An open session for everyone. Come along with a bar, a chord, a section of a piece that you would like additional help with from a member of the faculty. Classes just for the Junior Course are scheduled after this.
Teaching session 1
As all members of the faculty teach throughout the school, don't miss the opportunity to listen to the amazing lessons.
Alexander Technique Group and Individual Classes
WaterhouseLearning the Alexander Technique gives you a fascinating tool for noticing when the tension is creeping up on you, so you can notice your reactions building and let go of the tension. It means you’re calmer and more confident in everything you do. That’s why actors and musicians use it for stage-fright, golfers use it …
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