EDUCATION
“As the Festival’s Education Patron, I know the importance that Campden Music Festival attaches to training the musicians of the future and our fundamental belief that ALL children should have access to music regardless of background or family income. Music enhances our lives on so many levels and our thanks to both Roger and Jean for their seed donation that started this programme and to John Kunkel and Anna Swenson whose generosity has ensured its ongoing growth over the next 24 months. As a result Campden is now alive with the sound and creativity of young musicians. How thrilling.”
Julian Lloyd Webber, Patron of Education
Chipping Campden Music Festival Young Musicians
We believe that all young people from every background should have access to high quality artistic experiences, helping to spark a love of the arts, nurture their creative talent of the future and create a feeling of pride and self-worth. We want to encourage local students to go to a concert, take up an instrument, join a group, and play together more often and importantly, better.
As with all things, it takes time, practice and dedication and so removing all barriers to refusal (mainly financial) plus putting great teachers in front of students makes all the difference. Already after just two years, we are seeing green shoots of talent emerging amongst the students and we are looking forward to nurturing this over the coming years as well as introducing more children to the magic of music making.
Projects in 2024 - 2026
Programme achievements since 2024
962 students have participated in programmes by
- attending children's concerts
- participating in side by side orchestra projects
- singing in the Campden School Chamber choir (a joint venture with Campden Edge)
- playing with Jess Gillam in a saxophone workshop
- singing with the Gesualdo 6 in a choral workshop
- learning an instrument - weekly lessons and a free instrument, plus loads of performances.
All of these programmes are offered FREE to schools and students
This programme will continue to grow and develop, offering more inspirational opportunities to support young musicians. If you would like to make a donation towards our Young Musicians Programme, please contact Jessica May, jessica@campdenmusicfestival.com for more details.
Previous Youth Orchestra Courses
List of services
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August 2015List Item 1
Side by Side Orchestra Summer School with Imogen Cooper and the CCFAO
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August 2016List Item 2
Side by Side Orchestra Summer School with Nicola Benedetti and CCFAO
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Spring 2017List Item 3
North Cotswold Youth Orchestra with Peter Adams
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August 2017List Item 4
Side by Side Orchestra Summer School with Nicola Benedetti and CCFAO
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Autumn 2017
North Cotswold Youth Orchestra with Peter Adams
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August 2018
Side by Side Orchestra Summer School with Ruth Rogers, Peter Adams and the CCFAO
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Autumn 2019
Chamber music masterclasses Peter Adams and Anthony Robb
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February 2020
Young Soloists Orchestra with Peter Adams and Anthony Robb
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August 2020
Summer Side by Side Orchestra School with Pavel Kolesnikov and the CCFAO (Cancelled)
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