Over the years we have run masterclasses for piano, wind instruments, senior vocal, strings, and guitar. A minimum of 3 and a maximum of six participants each having 15 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 2027 Festival will be notified at a later date in February 2027.
Key Dates
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Tuesday 1st December 2026
Entries open for the 2027 Festival
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Monday 25th January 2027
Entries close for the 2027 Festival
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Monday 22nd February 2027
Latest date that entrants will be informed of the date and time of their class
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Friday 5th March 2027
Band Night at The Theatre with Adjudicator Ben Costello
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Saturday 6th March 2027
Junior and Senior Choir classes with Adjudicator Ben Costello
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Sunday 7th March 2027
Guitar classes with Adjudicator Gary Ryan
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Monday 8th March 2027
Woodwind and Brass classes with Adjudicator Paul Harris
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Wednesday 10th March 2027
School Workshops with Lizzie Soden and Lydia Tomita - Sponsored by Tudor Hall School
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Thursday 11th March 2027
School Workshops run by Lizzie Soden and Lydia Tomita - Sponsored by Tudor Hall School
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Friday 12th March 2027
Piano classes with Adjudicator Jena Pang
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Saturday 13th March 2027
Piano classes with Adjudicator Jena Pang
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Sunday 14th March 2027
Concert with the Dominic Alldis Trio
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Monday 15th March 2027
Strings and Ensemble classes with Adjudicator Nadia Hinson
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Tuesday 16th March 2027
Speech and Drama classes with Adjudicator Rebecca Thompson
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Wednesday 17th March 2027
Speech and Drama class with Adjudicator Rebecca Thompson (reserve day if required)
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Friday 19th March 2027
Junior and Senior Vocal classes with Adjudicator Jane Wilkinson
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Saturday 20th March 2027
Festival Concert - showcasing the best of the Festival Fortnight
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Sunday 21st March 2027
Family Concert - details to be announced