School's in for Summer!

A new book by the Founder and Artistic Director, Murray Mclachlan.

To mark the 25th anniversary of Chetham’s International Piano Summer School, we are thrilled to announce a beautifully crafted new book celebrating a landmark 25‑year milestone of extraordinary music‑making.

Blending memoir, archive, and artistic reflection, ‘School’s in for Summer’ traces the story of the Summer School from its earliest spark of an idea to its position today as one of the world’s most vibrant and inclusive piano summer schools. Through vivid storytelling and evocative photographs the book captures the personalities, performances, friendships, and joyful moments that have shaped the School’s unique spirit.

Part celebration, part history, part love‑letter to the piano community, this anniversary volume honours the teachers, students, audiences, and supporters who have made CIPSS a home for pianists from around the world.