Over the years we have run masterclasses for piano, wind instruments, senior vocal, strings, and guitar. A maximum of six participants each having 20 minutes exclusive time with the adjudicator in front of an audience. They are open to players/singers of any standard or experience. Participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis and applying is no guarantee of taking part. Find more details in the entries system under the relevant section. Those not selected will receive a refund of the fee.
- Masterclasses running in the 2025 Festival will be notified at a later date.
Key Dates
- Monday 1st December 2025
Opening date for entries for 2026 Festival - Monday 2nd February 2026
Closing date for entries - Friday 6th March 2026
Festival Opens - Band Night at The Theatre - Saturday 7th March 2026
Junior and Senior Choir Classes - Town Hall - Sunday 8th March 2026
Guitar Classes - Town Hall - Monday 9th March 2026
Woodwind and Brass Classes - Town Hall - Wednesday 11th March 2026
Children's Workshop (1) - Town Hall - Thursday 12th March 2026
Children's Workshop (2) - Town Hall - Thursday 12th March 2026
Young Performers' Recital - Town Hall - Friday 13th March 2026
Piano Classes - Town Hall - Saturday 14th March 2026
Piano Classes - Town Hall - Saturday 14th March 2026
Concert - NC3 North Cotswold Chamber Choir - Town Hall - Sunday 15th March 2026
Concert - Tom Poster & Elena Urioste - Town Hall - Monday 16th March 2026
Strings and Ensembles Classes - Town Hall - Tuesday 17th March 2026
Speech and Drama Classes - Town Hall - Wednesday 18th March 2026
Speech and Drama Classes - Town Hall - Friday 20th March 2026
Senior Singing Classes - Town Hall - Saturday 21st March 2026
Junior Singing - Town Hall - Saturday 21st March 2026
Festival Concert - Town Hall - Sunday 22nd March 2026
Family Concert - Town Hall - Sunday 12th October 2025