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YMS Summer School
YMS Summer School
Yehudi Menuhin School
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
This enriching course is designed for students of violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp, classical guitar, piano, and composition. Highlights include instrumental lessons, concerts (for both participants and given by YMS staff), chamber music, orchestra, choir, academic music seminars, and workshops on wellbeing and exam preparation.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS PROGRAM
Founded by world-renowned violinist Yehudi Menuhin, YMS is a place where talented musicians can develop their artistry to the highest level within a nurturing environment. This course offers a taste of life as a pupil, bringing together young people with a passion for classical music for a fun, inspiring week.
LOCATION
Surrey, United Kingdom
MUSICAL FOCUS
Classical
AGE & LEVEL
11-16; ABRSM Grade 5
DATES
July 20-25, 2026 and July 27 - August 1, 2026
Date details:
July 20-25: Course One offers instruction on violin, viola, cello, piano, harp, classical guitar, composition, Alexander technique, chamber music, conducting, choir, orchestra, academic music; July 27 - August 1: Course Two offers instruction on violin, viola, cello, piano, double bass, classical guitar, composition, Alexander technique, chamber music, conducting, choir, orchestra, academic music.
COST £1,250-£1,450 per course
Cost details
Early bird rate (book by January 31, 2026): Non-residential course: £1,250; residential course (full board): £1,325
Starting February 1, 2026: Non-residential course: £1,325; residential course (full board): £1,450
All prices include VAT
STUDENTS 70 per course
TEACHERS 16
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
Rosalind Ventris
ADMISSIONS
Rosalind Ventris
HEALTH & SAFETY
If needed for Summer 2026, will this program consider safeguards as recommended by the American Camp Association? No
CONTACT INFORMATION
Yehudi Menuhin School
Cobham Road
Stoke d'Abernon
United Kingdom
+44 (0)1932 864739
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