Group class workshops
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.
Drop in practise class
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.
Drop in performance class
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.
Group class workshops
Another opportunity for everyone to join together in the afternoon group workshops to learn from the course leaders. Chetham's Medieval Courtyard
Gala Faculty recital
Stoller HallThe 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.
Social time
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
Group class workshops
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.
Final morning recitals
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.
Junior Academy ends
A chance to say goodbye to everyone after a busy and inspiring course.
Gala Faculty Recital
Stoller HallThe opening night of the 2021 Chetham's International Piano Summer School continues with a gala faculty recital. A wonderful opportunity to hear from some of the outstanding pianists who are teaching on the course this year. Programme to include performances by: Peter Frankl, Julian Jacobson, Murray McLachlan, Kathryn Page, Nicholas Oliver and Lulu Yang. Free …