The Chetham's International Piano Summer School is a source of inspiration, fun, insight and focus for everyone who enjoys the piano and piano playing. Now in its ninth year, it continues to grow and develop as a 'piano republic of equals'. There is no elitism on the course, though everyone is extremely serious about piano playing.
There is no other summer school that manages to cater for the universal: Adult amateurs, promising children and observers are as welcome on the course as concert pianists, international young artists preparing for top competitions, and professional music teachers.
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Young Pianists Course: This new course is aimed at the younger pianist, of grade 5 or below. Participants
will be placed in Junior (10 & under) and Intermediate (11 & above) divisions. Regular workshops with other young pianists of a similar ability covering issues such as scales, sight reading, technical studies and aural will be scheduled. More...
Extra individual lessons: This year it is possible to book extra lessons on one or more courses, simply by ticking the box on the application form. With such an inspiring faculty under one roof, many will want to take the opportunity for additional lessons.
Manchester International Concerto Competition for Young Pianists: The first week of the summer school will also feature the final two rounds of this exciting competition. It was held for the first time in 2007 and attracted over 50 applications from 24 countries.