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WELLS MUSIC SUMMER SCHOOLS

About Us

Our aim is for you to develop your skills by offering world-class tutors and a nurturing environment set in an inspiring location – whilst having a fun time you won’t forget!

Our end of the week concerts give you a chance to shine for family and friends, but whilst we encourage everyone to take part in all performances and activities, we will not force anyone to participate if they don’t want to do so for whatever reason. However, we hope our friendly and accepting community will lead all musicians to take part, even if it is slightly outside of their normal comfort zone!

Our 2024 Summer Schools

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International Wind, Brass & Percussion Summer School
Sunday 28th July to Saturday 3rd August 2024
Ages 10-18
For all abilities except complete beginners

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Composing for Media
Summer School
Sunday 28th July to Saturday 3rd August 2024
Ages 12-18
Basic experience of composing and software
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International Jazz Summer School
Sunday 4th August to Saturday 10th August 2024
Ages 13-18
Grade 5+ and some jazz experience recommended

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International Piano Summer School
Course Full
Sunday 4th August to Saturday 10th August 2024
Ages 10-18
Grade 5+ recommended

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International Chamber Music Summer School
Sunday 11th August to Saturday 17th August 2024
Ages 12-18
Grade 7+
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International Vocal Summer School
Sunday 11th August to Saturday 17th August 2024
Ages 12-18
Grade 6+

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A Glimpse of Wells

Set in the heart of the medieval city of Wells, Wells Cathedral School’s beautiful backdrop has inspired generations of musicians throughout the ages. Wells is the smallest city in England and is surrounded by lovely countryside – quintessential England at its finest!

Participants will have the opportunity to explore Wells within teacher-led organised groups if they wish to.

Wells England, Medieval Centre and Cathedral

Guidebook author and travel TV host Rick Steves is a respected authority on European travel – see what he has to say about Wells…

Food and Accommodation

Delicious food on offer

The school chefs provide three cooked meals a day (lunch and dinner are available for day participants), including a vegetarian option and salad bar in a modern, airy dining hall. Fruit is available throughout the day, and snacks and toast are available in the boarding houses. We also have two very popular BBQs each week followed by a fun activity, allowing the young musicians a chance to unwind and socialise!

Lovely accommodation

All of the boarding houses at Wells are beautiful medieval and eighteenth century buildings with lovely British gardens, stimulating communal areas and cosy rooms, in which each boarder has their own space with a locking cupboard for valuables. Whilst each of the houses is gifted with quirky and unique qualities befitting historic houses, they also have all the modern conveniences a boarder would expect – including wifi!

Our Boarding Houses are available for boarders taking part in our Wells Cathedral Music Summer School
Dorms at our Independent School, also used for Wells Music Summer Camp
A gardens at our Boarding House, also used for Wells Music Summer Camp recreation

Contact Us

Telephone

+44 (0)1749 834388

Email

[email protected] 

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Our Address

Wells Cathedral School
The Liberty
Wells, Somerset
BA5 2ST
England

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