We offer various courses tailored to different preferences and skill levels: Intensive Performers: • Participate in our main masterclasses open to all Summer School members and the public. • Engage in daily technique classes. • Enjoy an Orchestral Excerpts class with Michael Cox Advanced Performers: • Opportunity to perform in intimate studio masterclasses attended only by members of the Advanced Performers group. • Slightly more emphasis on ensemble playing with assigned chamber music group coaching and rehearsals. Short Course Performers: • Perform in a relaxed masterclass attended only by Short Course members. • Emphasis on ensemble playing with assigned chamber music groups and flute choir. For more details on each course, please visit our Courses ()page and check out our comparison table. If you're still unsure or need personalised guidance, don't hesitate to contact u(https://chat.openai.com/c/f4bb0d49-e65e-44e5-88e8-a2b1c9b0dc66#contact)s. .

This is an opportunity to rehearse and receive coaching from our highly experienced pianists. You can use these sessions to prepare for your masterclass performance or to explore other repertoire. Just remember to bring your piano parts with you.

Bed linen is provided but you will need to bring towels.

Participants must be 16 years of age or over. Students under 16 may only attend if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The course organisers reserve the right to make alterations to the course content if necessary. Tutor requests are taken into account wherever possible, but it is not always possible to guarantee specific tutor allocations. Extra individual sessions may occasionally be scheduled during afternoon masterclasses, although we aim to avoid this where possible.

A £155 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your place. The deposit forms part of the total course fee and will be deducted from the final balance. The remaining balance is payable by 3 June 2026.

Residential accommodation and full board are compulsory for all participants and are included in the course fee.

Participants are strongly advised to take out insurance against cancellation due to illness, as fees are non-refundable.

Arrival is on Sunday 19 July. Please arrive after 3.00pm, as accommodation access is not available before this time. There will be an introductory session at approximately 4.45pm. The final concert will take place on the evening of Friday 24 July. Departure is on Saturday 25 July, by 10.00am.