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Range of string quartet courses aiming to promote the string quartet and chmbr music more generally, both as a musical form and as a means of musical training. Inc courses for amateur musicians. Dates: Courses throughout the year.
ProQuartet-CEMC, 62 Boulevard de Mangenta, Paris, 75004, France
An international destination for exceptional musical talent, cultivating the next generation of classical and jazz musicians. Our world-renowned programs empower emerging professional pianists, string players, singers, composers, and jazz musicians to refine their craft, collaborate with peers, and elevate their musicianship to new heights. Every summer, 60 emerging artists aged 18 - 30 are awarded fully funded fellowships to immerse themselves in an intensive program of coaching and master classes with renowned musicians and experts.
Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035, United States
Intensive course for every age and standard of organist, including church organists, leisure players and those preparing for exams. Dates: 3rd - 8th August 2026. Includes Organ Explorers strand (6th - 8th August) for 8 - 15-year-olds new to organ playing or recently started. Based at St Giles Cripplegate Church, Barbican, London.
The Royal College of Organists, PO Box 7328, New Milton, BH25 9DU, United Kingdom
RPPF offers about a semester’s worth of lessons during an intense three-week program. Festival dates are June 27- July 17. A multi-generational international and renowned faculty teaches technique and musicianship in a traditional and innovative context while embracing creative and holistic concepts in learning, health and human potential. We are a tuition-free festival! Our facility at USF Tampa is intimate and modern with Steinway pianos. Forty participants have the luxury of a dazzling array of lessons, classes and performance opportunities. Age range is 18-29.
7100 Sunset Way #808, St Pete Beach, FL 33706, United States
Open to those aged 16 and above. Held at Bishop Burton College, nr Beverley. 120 players from around the world and 8 fantastic tutors. All grades from elementary to diploma. Recorder ensembles, orchestras, light music and swing, multi-choir recorders, renaissance music, contemporary music, ensemble skills and more. Shops for music and recorders. Dates: 3rd - 10th August 2026, beginning Aug each year. See website for more details.
Bishop Burton College, York Road, Bishop Burton, near Beverley, HU17 8QG, United Kingdom
Open to those gr 7 standard, all ages. Mixed str and wind ens, cl ens, sax ens. Courses are held at locations across the UK Dates: Play days, w/end residentials throughout the year, plus wind & strings and Light Orchestral Summer Schools
4 Reynard Way (postal address only), Northampton, NN2 8QX, United Kingdom
Sunday 28th June – Friday 3rd July 2026.Strathallan School, Forgandenny, Perth, PH2 9EG: see website for fees.
2 Agricultural Cottages, St Michaels, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 0DU, United Kingdom
Our current jazz instrumental courses are for saxophone and guitar. Our jazz rhythm section workshop courses embrace piano, guitar, bass and drums. We offer jazz workshops and ensemble groups for all instruments at all levels and also offer a big band. Jazz singing is offered to all levels from those just starting out to those advanced students with experience of open mic sessions and their own gigs.Our intensive courses include our popular one day Christmas course, our three day Easter and five day Summer intensive courses all welcoming both new and existing students.
Richmond Adult Community College, Parkshot Centre, Richmond Parkshot, Richmond, TW9 2RE, United Kingdom
The Organ Student Experience for teenage organists of grade 7 level and above, Oxford 28th July - 2nd August 2026. Training in repertoire playing, technique, keyboard musicianship, and choral directing and accompaniment. Bursaries available. Also TOSE-in-a-Day for teenage organists of grade 5 level and above, 28 March, London; and TOSE Community providing five online meetings per year for RCO student memebrs aged under 19 and from beginner level upward.
RCO Bookings and Accounts, PO Box 7328, New Milton, BH25 9DU, United Kingdom
Courses take place in July and August; The Drama School Experience, Theatre Workshop, Acting For Camera, Junior Jazz, Workshop for Musicians with a Visual Impairment, Workshop for Young Singers and Opera Workshop.
Castle Grounds, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3ER, United Kingdom
Monday 17 - Sunday 23 August 2026. Directed by Jennifer Sterling.
A week-long summer choral course for singers aged 8-21, based in the city of Bath.
Hosted at Kingswood School, the course is open to a wide age and ability range. Attendees will leave the course enriched, inspired, and better developed in their own skills no matter the starting point.
The timetable for the week includes rehearsals and other musical activities designed to develop and inspire young choral singers, with choral services both at the school and in the inspiring setting of Bath Abbey.
19 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EB, United Kingdom
The RSCM Emerging Leaders Programme is for aspiring choral directors who are looking to develop the skills they need to be a future leader. A programme of online sessions makes the most of both professional input and peer support to help you become a more rounded and adaptable musician, able to contribute positively to the world of church music in the 21st century. See website for details.
19 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EB, United Kingdom
Monday 27 July - Sunday 2 August 2026 at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh. Directed by Martyn Rawles. A choir for adults, singing cathedral services for a week in the summer, under expert direction and with the guidance of a vocal coach. Entry by audition.
19 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EB, United Kingdom
Youth choir of the Royal School of Church Music, for experienced singers aged 16-23 working at a high level. Directed by Lucy Joy Morris. Light but intensive programme includes residential courses focused both on musical and vocal development, and on rehearsals and services. Entry by audition. Age range: 16-23.
19 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EB, United Kingdom
Courses in the UK and overseas for experienced choral singers of all ages.
Full details at www.runbysingers.org
Devonshire House, Works Road, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 1GJ, United Kingdom
Residential programs and classes for music students not yet in college or university. Recurring offerings include Vocal Academy, Guitar Workshop, Percussion Academy, Technology and Applied Composition, and Harp. Dates and costs are announced each December; Auditions required for most programs.
50 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102-6011, United States
Open to those aged 16 and above. Held at Strathallan school, Perthshire. Annual course for fl players to study with Wissam Boustany, Ian Clarke and Ruth Morley. Inc m/classes, private lessons, concerts, chmbr music, technique w/shops, tone development and coaching sessions with pianist Scott Mitchell. Plus related perf classes, eg contemporary techniques, acting and perf skills etc. Also inc 3-day course for adult amateurs. Dates: 19th July - 25th July. Fees: See website.
21 Myrtle Avenue, Lenzie, Glasgow, G66 4HW, United Kingdom
Annual 1-week residential activity holiday in Scotland, open to those aged 9-15 at grade 2-8 level or above. Orchestra and wind band playing plus sports, arts, crafts and entertainments. 12th - 17th July 2026, see website for more information and fees. Also occasional Play Away Days in Edinburgh and Perthshire for ages 8 and above.
4 Strathearn Road, Clarkston, G67 7TY, United Kingdom
Accademia Dimitri is a professional theatre university school that offers multidisciplinary study paths focused on Physical Theatre and its different dimensions – body, movement, dramaturgy, performance – integrated and explored also within its research and continuing education programs. The university campus combines family and international dimensions , giving life to a study and work environment full of artistic stimuli, meetings and interpersonal interactions.
Stradon 28, Verscio, 6653, Switzerland
