During the week, you will receive masterclasses, chamber music, mixed ensembles, workshops and a one hour daily choir session. You’ll have multiple opportunities to perform regardless of your skill level, but the highlight will be the end of the week concert on Saturday that is open to family and friends.

Additional individual vocal coaching may be available to interested participants – please express your interest in the musical history section of our application form.

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!

Special offer for percussionists

Our Summer School percussionists are welcome to join us before the start of the course for a weekend residency with the Colin Currie Quartet, which features Colin Currie, Sam Walton, Owen Gunnell and Aidy Spillet. 

The event starts on Saturday, 25th July with an open rehearsal from 3.00pm and an evening concert at 7.00pm in Cedars Hall, Wells. On Sunday 26th July, participants will join Colin Currie and his quartet for an inspiring day of percussion of all ages and levels. This two-day event (normally £65) is free for our Summer School percussionists. Summer School residents should contact us on 01749 834298 if they would like accommodation for Saturday night as well. Advanced students wishing to have conservatoire advice and audition experience should please indicate so on the summer music application form.