SMA Summer Music School 2025
4th - 10th August
The Yehudi Menuhin School
We are back this coming summer!
SMA International Summer Music School 2025
at The Yehudi Menuhin School Surrey
Date:
4th August to 10th August 2025
Event Highlights:
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Spectacular week-long summer music school
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Residential and non-residential options
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For aged 5-16 pianists, orchestral instrument players, and singers
Program Features:
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Daily improvisation with young artists
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Masterclasses for various instruments
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Ensembles, choirs, and chamber music groups
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Two orchestras: Junior (Grades 1-3) and SMA Senior (Grade 4 to Grade 8+)
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Mini Musicianship program for beginners
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Gala concert featuring mini musicians, juniors, and professionals
Location:
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The Yehudi Menuhin School in Cobham
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Cobham: Surrounded by Surrey Hills and waterways, less than 40 minutes from London and Heathrow Airport
School Facilities:
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The Yehudi Menuhin School is a specialist music school in Stoke d'Abernon, Surrey, England, founded in 1963 by violinist and conductor Yehudi Menuhin.
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27-acre grounds with professional concert facilities, outdoor swimming pool, visiting Mr Percy the peacock
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Menuhin Halls: 300-seat concert hall provides rehearsal, recording and performance space for pupils at the School, who give in the region of twenty "Showcase" concerts there each year. It is also a platform for the dozen or so "Celebrity" concerts given throughout the year by musicians of international standing
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World-class facilities, renowned music tutors, and opportunities to make lifelong friends
Accommodation:
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Harris House for boys and Cowan House for girls
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Students sleep in single, double or triple bedrooms depending on their age. Befitting the nature of the School, there are pianos in many rooms and on landings, where space allows
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Large common room and kitchen
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There is a laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Many girls do their own laundry in the House but they can use the school’s central laundry if they wish
ABOUT OUR PROGRAMME
Improvisation workshop
Improvisation has played a powerful role in musicianship development, it helps to level the playing field of students.
Chamber Music
Chamber groups are formed before the course to allow students time to prepare their parts.
Masterclass
Every student will be attending a Masterclass on their primary instrument.
Symphony Orchestra
If you play an orchestral instrument you will join one of our orchestral groups.
Vocal Course
A fabulous singing course for 5-16 year old, with boarding and day options. Led by inspiring tutors, styles include musical theatre and classical music
Mini Musicianship
Suitable for Beginner to Grade 2 (Age 4 - 7)
If your child is under age 7, you are welcome to join our Mini Musican Programme - Daily course.
£145 per day during our Summer Music School on 5th - 9th August. You can choose the duration and days you would like to join.
Press the button below for the application.
OUR FACULTY
Our faculty members are highly influential musicians in the industry. In every course they teach, they bring their rich experience, knowledge and passion to the lessons. Get to know our talented team below, and feel free to reach out with questions.
