Group class workshops
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 …
Practise or individual lessons
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.
Social time
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.
Group class workshops
The day begins with a morning group class for all pianists. The sessions are live-streamed for all the online participants.
Teaching session 1
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!
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 grand piano.
Group class workshops
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
Social time
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
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.