Teaching session 1
2025-08-17 08:45 - 11:00 (Europe/London)
The day begins with all members of the faculty teaching throughout the school. Everyone will receive a daily lesson as standard.

Junior Foundation 'drop in' practise workshop
2025-08-17 09:30 - 10:15 | G06
The final daily ‘drop -in’ class for all Junior Foundation pianists on part one. Don’t miss the chance to come along for some extra help on any aspect of playing.

Junior Advanced 'drop in' practise workshop
2025-08-17 10:15 - 11:00 | G06
The final daily ‘drop -in’ class for all Junior Advanced pianists on part one. A great way to set up the day with tips on every aspect of piano playing from a member of the faculty. Come along with a bar, or a small section for lots of advice and help to take you into your practice room.

Adult Amateur Workshop
2025-08-17 11:30 - 13:00 | G06
The final group performance workshop on part one, with the very popular teacher, Ben Powell. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to perform on the beautiful piano in front of your new piano family.

Teaching session 2
2025-08-17 11:30 - 13:00
Individual lessons continue apace. With so many wonderful teachers and course options everyone will be kept very busy!. The piano summer school has an ‘open door’ policy – so do go and listen to other lessons. You might decide you want to learn jazz!

Junior Foundation 'drop in' performance class
2025-08-17 14:45 - 15:30 | G06
The final ‘drop-in’ performance class for the Foundation Junior Course on part one. Come along and perform on a beautiful piano with a supportive audience.

Teaching session 3
2025-08-17 14:45 - 17:00
The third teaching session of the day. Over 100 pianos will be played during this session!

'Drop in' performance class
2025-08-17 16:15 - 17:00 | G06
The final opportunity on part one to perform in this informal setting, to an audience of supportive participants.

Yoga group class
2025-08-17 16:15 - 17:30 | Waterhouse
We are thrilled to welcome Sam Brook to take 2 group classes in Yoga this year.
Sam is an outstanding pianist and teacher and is also a qualified Yogi.
Some of yoga’s many potential benefits include improved flexibility, strength, and body awareness. It may also help relieve stress and anxiety.
The word “yoga” comes from the Sanskrit root word “yuj,” which means “to yoke” or “to bind.” The word itself has numerous meanings, from an astrological conjunction to matrimony, with the underlying theme being connection.
Book one or two classes on the application form.

Participant recitals
2025-08-17 17:00 - 18:00
All participants have the opportunity to perform on one of the concert grand pianos in the recital rooms. Steinway, Schimmel, Bösendorfer, Yamaha and Bechstein are some of the models available.
Make sure to sign up when applying online.

Carole Nash Recital Hall

Gala Faculty Recital
2025-08-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Stoller Hall
The opening night of CIPSS part two continues with a gala faculty recital. A varied and exciting programme featuring outstanding members of the faculty.
Free for all summer school participants. Tickets available for the public from the Stoller Hall.

Late Night Jazz Room with Les Chisnall and guest Richard Iles
2025-08-18 22:00 - 23:30 | G04
New this year!
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. On the opening night we are thrilled that Les Chisnall will perform a short set for us as we enjoy our welcome drink. He will be joined by Richard Iles Home | RICHARD ILES – can’t wait!

Junior Piano Group Class
2025-08-19 08:45 - 09:30 | Oglesby Atrium
The first morning group class where singing, movement and more help to ease everyone into the day.
a young pianist exploring rhythm with Murray McLachlan.

Teaching session 1
2025-08-19 08:45 - 11:00
As all members of the faculty teach throughout the school, don’t miss the opportunity to listen to the amazing lessons.

Junior Foundation 'drop in' practise workshop
2025-08-19 09:30 - 10:15 | G06
The first daily ‘drop -in’ class for all Junior Foundation pianists on part two. A great way to set up the day with tips on every aspect of piano playing from a member of the faculty. Come along with a bar, or a small section for lots of advice and help to take you into your practice room.

Junior Advanced 'drop in' practise workshop
2025-08-19 10:15 - 11:00 | G06
Don’t miss the wonderful opportunity to get helpful advice on any aspect of the best ways to practise. A great way to set up the day with tips on every aspect of piano playing from a member of the faculty. Come along with a bar, or a small section for lots of advice and help to take you into your practice room.

Teaching session 2
2025-08-19 11:30 - 13:00
Faculty are busy giving daily individual lessons on all courses.

Adult Amateur Workshop
2025-08-19 11:30 - 13:00 | G06
The first of the daily adult amateur workshop on part two. A chance to perform a piece and receive constructive and helpful feedback. If you want help with a particular phrase then bring this along too – everyone welcome! with Kathryn Page

Junior Foundation 'drop in' performance class
2025-08-19 14:45 - 15:30 | G06
Part two continues with the first drop in performance class for the Junior Foundation pianists.
A great opportunity to play on a beautiful grand piano in front of a small, friendly audience.

Teaching session 3
2025-08-19 14:45 - 17:00
The final session for individual lessons. Teachers on all courses will be working throughout the school.

Junior Advanced 'drop in' performance class
2025-08-19 15:30 - 16:15 | G06
The daily opportunity to perform on a wonderful grand piano, supported by the other young pianists on the course.

'Drop in' performance class
2025-08-19 16:00 - 16:45 | G06
Continuing on from the success of these ‘drop-in’ classes last year, we are delighted to have an open door to all pianists wanting to try out a piece in a small and friendly room, encouraged by a member of the faculty.

"PPP, Passion, Piano, Politics"; A brief history of piano music in Iran, particularly last 50 years.
2025-08-19 17:15 - 18:00 | Stoller Hall
Today we welcome Neysun Rouhani to give this fascinating lecture- a brief history of Piano in Iran and then the effects of the 1978 Islamic Revolution on the music. Neysun will introduce composers who have written music for piano and performances of their music will be given by young pianists including Deedeh Rouhani, Luca Boston and Rose McLachlan.
Neysun started learning piano at an early age under the tutelage of his father, esteemed British-Iranian composer, Mehran Rouhani. Showing a lot of potential, he went on to study with professors Gagik Babayan and Raphael Minaskanian in Iran and Gerhard Geretschläger in Vienna.
His greatest influence came from his teacher and mentor Benjamin Kaplan in London. In addition to his training as a pianist, he had the privilege to participate in masterclasses with Menahem Pressler, Charles Rosen and Martino Tirimo.
A notable solo recording includes the album ‘3 Piano Pieces’ featuring piano music composed by Mehran Rouhani (released on Hermes Records and available on Spotify).
Neysun Produced and organised ‘Epic Persia’ at Cadogan Hall in London, which showcased the works of many composers from Persia and was a co-director of the ‘Epic Persia Composition Competiton’.

Late Night Participant recitals
2025-08-19 22:00 - 23:00
Late night recital opportunities in all of the recital halls throughout the school. All participants have the opportunity to perform on one of the concert grand pianos in the recital rooms. Steinway, Schimmel, Bösendorfer, Yamaha and Bechstein are some of the models available.
Make sure to sign up when applying online.

Baronial Hall

Late Night Jazz Room
2025-08-19 22:00 - 23:30 | G04
A wonderful opportunity for participants to play some jazz and improvisation in this lovely informal space on a superb grand piano kindly donated by Forsyth Music Shop.
Enjoy listening with a drink, or playing to fellow participants.

Junior Piano Group Class
2025-08-20 08:45 - 09:30 | Oglesby Atrium
The daily class where all young pianists come together to develop both aural and rhythmic awareness.

Teaching session 1
2025-08-20 08:45 - 11:00
The inspirational faculty are busy giving daily individual lessons on all courses. The course has an open door policy to all lessons – not to be missed.

Junior Foundation 'drop in' practise workshop
2025-08-20 09:30 - 10:15 | G06
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.

Junior Advanced 'drop in' practise workshop
2025-08-20 10:15 - 11:00 | G06
The daily ‘drop -in’ class for all Junior Advanced pianists. A great way to set up the day with tips on every aspect of piano playing from a member of the faculty. Come along with a bar, or a small section for lots of advice and help to take you into your practice room.

Teaching session 2
2025-08-20 11:30 - 13:00
More intense individual lessons continue. The group workshops are scheduled throughout the week – check the displayed timetables for more information.
