Week One
2 – 9 August 2026
Chamber Orchestra
For the experienced amateur and student
Cappella Chamber Choir
A course for the keen choral singer
Composers’ Workshop
For composers of all abilities
Piano Accompaniment Course
Suitable for pianists of all standards
Practical Conducting
For the established musician, to gain and build basic technical and interpretive skills
Sinfonia
Suitable for experienced amateurs, late learners and returners of grade 5 upwards
The Art of Song
Masterclass for Singers
Wind Conducting
An internationally recognised course for conductors at intermediate and advanced level
Wind Ensemble
For experienced amateurs and students
Week Two
9 – 16 August 2026
A Journey through Jazz
For the competent instrumentalist, no previous improvisation experience is required
The Art of Choral Direction
For choral conductors of all levels of experience
Choral Masterpieces of Five Centuries
A course for the competent choral singer
Communicate through Singing
Masterclass for Singers
The George Hurst Conductors’ Course
Internationally recognised as the premiere summer course for conductors
The Lighter Side Choral Course
For singers of a reasonably accomplished standard and a sense of fun
Symphony Orchestra
For experienced amateurs, students and professional players
SINGERS
There are three choral courses, two for solo singers and a course for choral conductors (which includes non-conducting choristers).
Choral Courses
Cappella Chamber Choir (2 – 9 August)
A course for the keen choral singer
The Lighter Side Choral Course (9 – 16 August)
For singers of a reasonably accomplished standard and a sense of fun
Choral Masterpieces of Five Centuries (9 – 16 August)
A course for the competent choral singer
Courses for solo singers
The Art of Song (2 – 9 August)
Masterclass for Singers
Communicate through Singing (9 – 16 August)
Masterclass for Singers
Choral Conductors’ Course
The Art of Choral Direction (9 – 16 August)
For choral conductors of all levels of experience
INSTRUMENTALISTS
There are four different orchestral and wind ensemble courses.
Chamber Orchestra (2 – 9 August)
For the experienced amateur and student
Wind Ensemble (2 – 9 August)
For experienced amateurs and students
Sinfonia (2 – 9 August)
Suitable for experienced amateurs, late learners and returners of grade 5 upwards
Symphony Orchestra (9 – 16 August)
For experienced amateurs, students and professional players
CONDUCTORS
There are four different conducting courses.
Wind Conducting (2 – 9 August)
An internationally recognised course for conductors at intermediate and advanced level
Practical Conducting (2 – 9 August)
For the established musician, to gain and build basic technical and interpretive skills
The Art of Choral Direction (9 – 16 August)
For choral conductors of all levels of experience
The George Hurst Conducters’ Course (9 – 16 August)
Internationally recognised as the premiere summer course for conductors
COMPOSERS
Composers’ Workshop (2 – 9 August)
For composers of all abilities
PIANO
Piano Accompaniment Course (2 – 9 August)
Suitable for pianists of all standards.
JAZZ
A Journey through Jazz (9 – 16 August)
For the competent instrumentalist, no previous improvisation experience is required
