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CIPSS Part 1 Registration
CIPSS Part 1 Registration
Please arrive in plenty of time to settle in before the opening recital at 17.00 in Stoller Hall. If you are a participant on the Junior Piano or Adult Amateur courses, there are welcome meetings at 3.30pm. Do try and arrive in plenty of time to come along to the meeting. If you cannot arrive …
Welcome meeting for Junior Piano Course
Welcome meeting for Junior Piano Course
A 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.
Welcome for Adult Amateur Course
Welcome for Adult Amateur Course
Come 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 …
18 events,
Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray
Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray
Start your day off with these early morning series of 15 minute group sessions in the Atrium led by founder and artistic director Murray McLachlan. Open to everyone on the course, the sessions will include a variety of ‘bite size’ projects, concepts and exercises relating to piano well-being and mindset as well as glimpses of …
Junior Piano Group Class
Junior Piano Group Class
The morning group class for all pianists enrolled on the Junior Course. Inspiration and camaraderie as you learn together, in a supportive and friendly group.
Drop in practice workshop
Drop in practice workshop
Everyone welcome - come along with a bar, a chord, or any part of a piece that you would like some advice on from a member of the faculty. Tips on fingering, pedaling, phrasing, articulation, voicing etc. Workshops for Junior pianists are scheduled after this class every day.
20 events,
Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray
Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray
Wake up early and join Murray for a refreshing warm up session. A chance to start your day with aural and physical fun - everyone welcome!
Drop in practice workshop
Drop in practice workshop
Start the day with a helpful workshop for everyone who needs a little support with practising. Workshops for the Junior Course are scheduled just after this class. Everyone welcome - come along with a bar, a chord, or any part of a piece that you would like some advice on from a member of the …
Junior Piano Group Class
Junior Piano Group Class
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.
18 events,
Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray
Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray
Flagging with mid-course fatigue? No problem: Wake up early and join Murray for a refreshing warm up session.
Junior Piano Group Class
Junior Piano Group Class
Join all the other junior course pianists for a group session. Dalcroze, Kodaly, movement, listening, and much more.
Drop in practice workshop
Drop in practice workshop
A great way to set up the day with tips on every aspect of piano playing from a member of the faculty.
16 events,
Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray
Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray
Closing stretch fatigue? Start the day with Murray’s invigorating warm-up and carry fresh momentum into the final sessions of part one. early morning warmups
Junior Piano Group Class
Junior Piano Group Class
The final group class for all Junior Course pianists. A chance to explore what has been discovered through the lessons, workshops and recitals. Tomorrow all Junior pianists will get a chance to perform to friends and family in the Hall and receive a certificate of participation. Junior pianists relaxing listening to music.
Drop in practice workshop
Drop in practice workshop
The final 'drop -in' morning class on part one - come along for helpful tips on different approaches to practise. Don't miss this chance to get advice on any aspect of piano playing.
9 events,
Final morning participant recitals
Final morning participant recitals
As CIPSS part 1 draws to a close, we look forward to participant recitals throughout the school for over 2 hours. Friends and family welcome to come in and support.
Junior Course Final Presentation Concert
Junior Course Final Presentation Concert
As CIPSS part one draws to a close, we look forward to all the Junior pianists performing and being presented with a certificate of participation from Course Director and Head of Keyboard at Chetham's - Murray McLachlan . Friends and family very welcome. Chetham's School of Music Atrium
Stoller Hall Professional Film Recording
Stoller Hall Professional Film Recording
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. With the outstanding Mill Media in the award winning Stoller Hall. Please book early as spaces are limited.
15 events,
Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray
Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray
Begin your CIPSS part 2 with a refreshing concentrated group session! An early morning series of 15 minute group sessions in the Atrium led by founder and artistic director Murray McLachlan. Open to everyone on the course,the sessions will include a variety of ‘bite size’ projects, concepts and exercises relating to piano well-being and mindset …
Drop in practice workshop
Drop in practice workshop
Start the day with a helpful workshop for everyone who needs a little support with practising. Everyone welcome - come along with a bar, a chord, or any part of a piece that you would like some advice on from a member of the faculty.
Junior Piano Group Class
Junior Piano Group Class
The daily morning group class - singing, movement and more before all the individual lessons begin.
16 events,
Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray
Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray
Murray McLachlan’s new sessions for all on the course continues apace! A new early morning series of 15 minute group sessions in the Atrium led by founder and artistic director Murray McLachlan. Open to everyone on the course,the sessions will include a variety of ‘bite size’ projects, concepts and exercises relating to piano well-being and …
Drop in practice workshop
Drop in practice workshop
Come along for help with any aspect of playing from a member of the summer school faculty.
Junior Piano Group Class
Junior Piano Group Class
Young participants on the Junior Course meet up for the daily classes in movement, aural and rhythmic development. Fun guaranteed!
16 events,
Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray
Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray
Flagging with mid-course fatigue? No problem: Wake up early and join Murray for a refreshing warm up session. A new early morning series of 15 minute group sessions in the Atrium led by founder and artistic director Murray McLachlan. Open to everyone on the course, the sessions will include a variety of ‘bite size’ projects, …
Junior Piano Group Class
Junior Piano Group Class
Join your friends for a group workshop session - singing, movement, listening and much more to start your day with renewed energy.
Drop in practice workshop
Drop in practice workshop
Start the day with a helpful workshop for everyone who needs a little support with practising. Everyone welcome - come along with a bar, a chord, or any part of a piece that you would like some advice on from a member of the faculty.
16 events,
Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray
Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray
End of course blues? Don’t worry- you can come back again next year for more inspiration and pianophilia. Meanwhile, join Murray for one last time in the final part one cobweb-sweeping session to get your last day off in style!
Drop in practice workshop
Drop in practice workshop
The final chance to get extra help with any aspect of practising! Everyone welcome - come along with a bar, a chord, or any part of a piece that you would like some advice on from a member of the faculty. Tips on fingering, pedaling, phrasing, articulation, voicing etc.
Junior Piano Group Class
Junior Piano Group Class
The final morning group class for all pianists enrolled on the Junior Course. Inspiration and camaraderie as you learn together, in a supportive and friendly group.
5 events,
Final morning participant recitals
Final morning participant recitals
As CIPSS 2026 draws to a close, we look forward to participant recitals throughout the school for over 2 hours. Friends and family welcome to come in and support.
Junior Course Final Presentation Concert
Junior Course Final Presentation Concert
As CIPSS part two draws to a close, we look forward to all the Junior pianists performing. Everyone will receive a certificate of participation from Course Director, Murray McLachlan. Friends and family very welcome.
Stoller Hall Professional Film Recording
Stoller Hall Professional Film Recording
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. With the outstanding Mill Media in the award winning Stoller Hall. Please book early as spaces are limited.
