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The Yehudi Menuhin Summer School (course 2)

Mon 27 Jul 2026 – Sat 1 Aug 2026Stoke D'Abernon, United Kingdom
The Yehudi Menuhin Summer School (course 2)
  • Application deadline
    22 May 2026Closed
Following the success of its inaugural year, the Yehudi Menuhin Summer School returns for 2026, now with two courses taking place 20-25 July and 27 July-1 August. Course 2 (27 July – 1 August) offers tuition for violin, viola, cello, double bass, classical guitar, piano and composition.

Led by the music staff of YMS, the courses will feature:
- Instrumental lessons

- Concerts (both for participants and given by YMS staff)

- Chamber music

- Orchestra

- Choir

- Academic music seminars

- Workshops on wellbeing and exam preparation

- Introduction to conducting

Participants will have the opportunity to learn and perform alongside a talented group of like-minded young people and enjoy a taste of what life is like as a pupil at the school. Students will leave the programme not only as better musicians but also with newfound confidence, collaboration skills, and lifelong memories.
Exciting new opportunities this year include a guest masterclass with internationally renowned violinist and Yehudi Menuhin School alumna, Tasmin Little CBE (taking place in course 2), alongside a new optional conducting course led by Matthew Taylor.

The courses will be held exclusively onsite at the school’s campus in leafy Surrey, with its purpose-built 300-seat concert hall and state-of-the-art teaching studios, along with plentiful leisure facilities including a tennis court and indoor swimming pool.

Performers & leaders

Valeriy Sokolov (violin), Anna Ziman (assistant)
Una Cho (cello), Indira Grier (assistant)

Louise Lansdown (viola, chamber music)

Caroline Emery (double bass)

Ron Abramski (piano)

Richard Wright (guitar)

Matthew Taylor (conducting)

Marco Galvani (orchestra, choir, academic music)

Location

Yehudi Menuhin School
Stoke D'Abernon, United Kingdom
About the organiser
Yehudi Menuhin School

Founded in 1963 by celebrated violinist, Yehudi Menuhin – one of the defining figures of 20th century western culture, the school manifested his pioneering vision for a stimulating academic environment in which musically-gifted children, of all nationalities and socio-economic backgrounds, could hone their talents.

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