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. 



  • Peter & the Wolf for Primary Schools

    Peter & the Wolf - Julian Harris entertaining the crowd with his brilliant narration

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    Peter & the Wolf: the players in all their glory. 

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    First lesson for our young trumpet section

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    Brass scholars after 2 years of lessons

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    Clarinettist Stuart King, whose is the brains behind the side by side orchestra scheme at Chipping Campden School 

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    Rehearsals for Lt Kijé at The Royal Academy

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    A lion, a swan and three fish joined the Carnival of Animals 

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    Flautist Sarah O'Flynn giving a masterclass on technique

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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.

£5 tickets for students

If you are a full time student, we offer a limited number of £5 tickets to every evening concert when bought with an adult ticket. 


Lunchtime concerts are free to students in full time education and we warmly welcome local schools to these hidden gems of the Festival.

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