Chetham's School of Music
Chetham's Orchestral Course
Intermediate to advanced young orchestral instrumentalists aged 11-17.
Manchester, England Ages 11–17 Summer From £1,200 / session4.6 (0 reviews)
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Key Facts
- Type
- Summer School
- Ages
- 11–17
- Language
- English
- Nearest Station
- Manchester Victoria
Trust & Accreditations
First Aid Trained
About This Programme
Chetham's Summer School orchestral course focuses on orchestral performance for intermediate to advanced young instrumentalists. Participants develop individual skills and learn section playing in small groups, and interact with piano and vocal pathway students in wider school activities. The course welcomes all orchestral instrumentalists (excluding guitars and saxophones) regardless of ensemble experience.
- Instructors
- Course led by Tom Redmond.
- Schedule
- One-week intensive orchestral course. Repertoire announced 8 weeks before, music sent 2 weeks later. Final concert performance.
Admission Requirements
No auditions required; open to orchestral instrumentalists (excluding guitars and saxophones) of all ensemble experience levels.
Activities
orchestral instrumentsensemble playing
What's Included
- tuition
- lessons and masterclasses
- social activities
- final concert participation
- two family tickets
- three meals daily (residential)
- on-site accommodation (residential)
Sessions & Pricing
Residential
1 week3 Aug 2026 – 9 Aug 2026
£13
Non-residential
1 week3 Aug 2026 – 9 Aug 2026
£12
Ready to Register?
Phone: 0161 834 9644Email: development@chethams.com
About Chetham's School of Music
One of the UK's top specialist music schools in Manchester offering intensive orchestral ensemble summer courses.
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