Chetham's Summer School 2026
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Want to level up your music this summer? Join Chetham's Summer School (3-9 Aug) for a week of personalised lessons, ensemble workshops and Stoller Hall performances. Live on-site, make connections, boost skills and perform with peers.
Chetham's Summer School is a week-long residential music programme for young instrumentalists, pianists, singers and jazz musicians. The 2026 course runs from 3-9 August and combines daily workshops, personalised lessons and ensemble music-making, culminating in performances at Stoller Hall.
Residential and non-residential places are available, with purpose-built boarding facilities and a full schedule of evening social activities. The course is aimed at musicians aged 11-17 (vocalists aged 14-17) who are playing at approximately ABRSM Grade 4 level or above.
No auditions are required to apply. Residential students receive accommodation and three meals per day; non-residential students receive two meals per day (breakfast available at an extra cost). Tutors include experienced music professionals and there are opportunities for advice auditions for applicants considering full-time study at Chetham’s.
Chetham’s is a Duke of Edinburgh Approved Activity Provider and offers support for applicants with financial need. Applicants can apply via the online application form linked on the Summer School page; further details on grants, bursaries and instrument hire (for overseas visitors) are provided on the website.
Chetham's Summer School 2026
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- Aged 11-17 at the time of the course (aged 14-17 for vocalists)
- Playing your instrument at ABRSM Grade 4 level or above
- No auditions required
£1,200
Residential: £1,300 (includes all tutoring, lessons and masterclasses; social activities; on-site accommodation; participation in final concerts and two tickets for family; three meals a day). Non-Residential: £1,200 (includes all tutoring, lessons and masterclasses; social activities; participation in final concerts and two tickets for family; two meals a day; breakfast available to Non-Residential students at £5 per day). Discounts available for siblings and existing Chetham’s students. Payments can be made in full or by instalments. Financial assistance and information about external grants and bursaries are available; instrument hire may be possible for overseas participants.
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