Summer Strings Workshop
for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced String Players
Between Wednesday 27 and Friday 29 August 2025
The Grantham International Preparatory School,
Gorse Lane, Grantham NG31 7UF
Course Details
Beginners - Open Strings to Grade 2+
Date: Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 11am-5pm
Who is it for?
This workshop is open to beginner string players approximately age 5-12 (violin, viola, cello and double bass) who have been playing for at least one term up to those working around Grade 2 level.
If you are playing at Grade 3 level and above, jump to the Intermediate section.
Please note: grades are given as a guide - no exams need to have been taken.
What will we be doing?
During the day, we will be playing together as a group. We’ll also be enjoying some singing, developing our musicianship and getting creative with our instruments.
Who will be teaching us?
The workshop will be delivered by Tutors including: Rachel Cooper, Jo Bradley and the core OMG Team, Laura Gardiner, Rowan Cozens and Rosie Spinks.
How much does it cost?
The cost for the workshop is £45. This can be paid in full or in instalments and is non-refundable. If you would like to enquire about bursary support, please contact us.
How do I register?
Click the link below to register for your place. Once we have received your registration, we will be in touch with details on how to pay the fee. Your place will be secured once the fee is received.
Places are limited to 35 young musicians and the deadline to apply for a place is 30 July 2025.
Intermediate - Grade 3-6+
Dates: Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 August 2025
Time: 10am-5pm both days
Who is it for?
This workshop is open to intermediate level string players age 7-18 (violin, viola, cello and double bass) who are working between Grade 3 and Grade 6/pre-Grade 7 level.
If you are working past Grade 7 level, please jump to the Advanced workshop.
Please note: grades are given as a guide and no exams need to have been taken.
What will we be doing?
During the workshop, we will be playing in both small chamber groups and joining together as a string orchestra. We’ll also be spending time in our individual instrument groups learning more about technique, developing our musicianship and performance skills and getting creative with our instruments.
Who will be teaching us?
The course will be delivered by Tutors including Rachel Cooper, Alex Laing, Clifton Harrison and Jo Bradley.
How much does it cost?
The cost for the workshop is £90, which can be paid in full on registration or in instalments. A deposit of £30 is required to confirm your place. If you would like to enquire about bursary support, or to pay in instalments, please contact us. The course is non-refundable.
How do I register?
Click the link below to register for your place. Once we have received your registration, we will be in touch with details on how to pay the fee. Your place will be secured once the fee is received.
Places are limited to 40 young musicians and the deadline to apply for a place is 30 July 2025.
Advanced - Grade 7 to Diploma Level
Dates: Thursday 28 and Friday 29 August 2025
Time: 10am-5pm both days
Who is it for?
This workshop is open to advanced level string players up to age 21 (violin, viola, cello and double bass) who are working from Grade 7 to post-Diploma level. Please note: grades are given as a guide and no exams need to have been taken.
What will we be doing?
During the workshop, we will be playing in both small chamber groups and coming together as a string orchestra. We’ll also be spending time in our individual instrument groups developing our technique and performance skills and focusing on developing your understanding of what it means to be a healthy musician.
There will also be the opportunity for some musicians to receive a 1:1 or small group lesson (up to 4 players) with one of our guest Tutors. You can add your expression of interest this on the registration form.
Who will be teaching us?
The course will be delivered by Tutors including Andrea Gajic, Alex Laing, and Clifton Harrison.
How much does it cost?
The cost for the workshop is £90, which can be paid in full on registration or in instalments. A deposit of £30 is required to confirm your place. If you would like to enquire about bursary support, or to pay in instalments, please contact us. The course is non-refundable.
How do I register?
Click the link below to register for your place. Once we have received your registration, we will be in touch with details on how to pay the fee. Your place will be secured once the fee is received.
Places are limited to 40 young musicians and the deadline to apply for a place is 30 July 2025.
Pastoral Care
During the workshop, the young people will be looked after when they are not in rehearsals by a pastoral team who are DBS checked. A first aider will also be on site each day.
Questions
If you have any questions before your register, please contact us.
