May 2024
Be a specialist musician for the day at Wells Cathedral School
If music is your passion, see what life is like for a Specialist Musician at Wells, the only UK school that offers a government-recognised specialist music programme within an all-round school. You will find out what it really means to focus on your music and gain a proper insight from our pupils. Ideally suited to pupils in Year 6 and above.
Find out more »Wells Cathedral School Open Morning
There will be an introduction from the Head Master, Alastair Tighe, a tour of the School and the opportunity to meet with key staff. Registration online, email to admissions@wells.cathedral.school or call 01749 834441
Find out more »June 2024
Be a mathematician for the day at Wells Cathedral School
Open to pupils currently in Years 5 and 6, this will form the basis of maths scholarships for pupils going into Year 7 with truly exceptional mathematical ability and potential. Candidates enjoy a variety of activities as a taster of the kind of specialist classes that they would experience as part of the Specialist Mathematics scheme.
Find out more »July 2024
International Jazz Summer School at Wells Cathedral School
For students aged 13-18 years with Grade 5+ and some jazz experience. The course offers two strands based on ability. One for musicians who are experienced in jazz playing, and the other for instrumentalists who would like to learn how to play jazz and improvise from scratch. Please feel free to contact us on 01749 834388 / holidaymusic@wells.cathedral.school if you’re unsure which strand is right for you.
Find out more »Composing for Media Summer School at Wells Cathedral School
For students aged 12-18 to learn the musical and technical skills for composing for screen, including TV, film and gaming. The course will cover compositional technique, how to interpret a client brief, technology involved in being a media composer, and orchestrating for difference ensembles. Students will complete a final composition by the end of the course. Some basic experience of composing, and basic knowledge of using Apple Mac computers and Logic/Garage Band or equivalent software required.
Find out more »International Wind and Percussion Summer School at Wells Cathedral School
For young musicians (aged 10-18) to develop their skills and confidence by exploring a range of exciting musical styles with a basic ability to play your instrument and read music. There will be masterclasses, chamber music, mixed ensembles, workshops and daily choir sessions as well as opportunities to perform regardless of your skill level, and a concert at the end of the week for family and friends.
Find out more »International Jazz Summer School at Wells Cathedral School
For students aged 13-18 years with Grade 5+ and some jazz experience. The course offers two strands based on ability. One for musicians who are experienced in jazz playing, and the other for instrumentalists who would like to learn how to play jazz and improvise from scratch. Please feel free to contact us on 01749 834388 / holidaymusic@wells.cathedral.school if you’re unsure which strand is right for you.
Find out more »Composing for Media Summer School at Wells Cathedral School
For students aged 12-18 to learn the musical and technical skills for composing for screen, including TV, film and gaming. The course will cover compositional technique, how to interpret a client brief, technology involved in being a media composer, and orchestrating for difference ensembles. Students will complete a final composition by the end of the course. Some basic experience of composing, and basic knowledge of using Apple Mac computers and Logic/Garage Band or equivalent software required.
Find out more »International Wind and Percussion Summer School at Wells Cathedral School
For young musicians (aged 10-18) to develop their skills and confidence by exploring a range of exciting musical styles with a basic ability to play your instrument and read music. There will be masterclasses, chamber music, mixed ensembles, workshops and daily choir sessions as well as opportunities to perform regardless of your skill level, and a concert at the end of the week for family and friends.
Find out more »International Jazz Summer School at Wells Cathedral School
For students aged 13-18 years with Grade 5+ and some jazz experience. The course offers two strands based on ability. One for musicians who are experienced in jazz playing, and the other for instrumentalists who would like to learn how to play jazz and improvise from scratch. Please feel free to contact us on 01749 834388 / holidaymusic@wells.cathedral.school if you’re unsure which strand is right for you.
Find out more »Composing for Media Summer School at Wells Cathedral School
For students aged 12-18 to learn the musical and technical skills for composing for screen, including TV, film and gaming. The course will cover compositional technique, how to interpret a client brief, technology involved in being a media composer, and orchestrating for difference ensembles. Students will complete a final composition by the end of the course. Some basic experience of composing, and basic knowledge of using Apple Mac computers and Logic/Garage Band or equivalent software required.
Find out more »International Wind and Percussion Summer School at Wells Cathedral School
For young musicians (aged 10-18) to develop their skills and confidence by exploring a range of exciting musical styles with a basic ability to play your instrument and read music. There will be masterclasses, chamber music, mixed ensembles, workshops and daily choir sessions as well as opportunities to perform regardless of your skill level, and a concert at the end of the week for family and friends.
Find out more »International Jazz Summer School at Wells Cathedral School
For students aged 13-18 years with Grade 5+ and some jazz experience. The course offers two strands based on ability. One for musicians who are experienced in jazz playing, and the other for instrumentalists who would like to learn how to play jazz and improvise from scratch. Please feel free to contact us on 01749 834388 / holidaymusic@wells.cathedral.school if you’re unsure which strand is right for you.
Find out more »Composing for Media Summer School at Wells Cathedral School
For students aged 12-18 to learn the musical and technical skills for composing for screen, including TV, film and gaming. The course will cover compositional technique, how to interpret a client brief, technology involved in being a media composer, and orchestrating for difference ensembles. Students will complete a final composition by the end of the course. Some basic experience of composing, and basic knowledge of using Apple Mac computers and Logic/Garage Band or equivalent software required.
Find out more »International Wind and Percussion Summer School at Wells Cathedral School
For young musicians (aged 10-18) to develop their skills and confidence by exploring a range of exciting musical styles with a basic ability to play your instrument and read music. There will be masterclasses, chamber music, mixed ensembles, workshops and daily choir sessions as well as opportunities to perform regardless of your skill level, and a concert at the end of the week for family and friends.
Find out more »August 2024
International Jazz Summer School at Wells Cathedral School
For students aged 13-18 years with Grade 5+ and some jazz experience. The course offers two strands based on ability. One for musicians who are experienced in jazz playing, and the other for instrumentalists who would like to learn how to play jazz and improvise from scratch. Please feel free to contact us on 01749 834388 / holidaymusic@wells.cathedral.school if you’re unsure which strand is right for you.
Find out more »Composing for Media Summer School at Wells Cathedral School
For students aged 12-18 to learn the musical and technical skills for composing for screen, including TV, film and gaming. The course will cover compositional technique, how to interpret a client brief, technology involved in being a media composer, and orchestrating for difference ensembles. Students will complete a final composition by the end of the course. Some basic experience of composing, and basic knowledge of using Apple Mac computers and Logic/Garage Band or equivalent software required.
Find out more »International Wind and Percussion Summer School at Wells Cathedral School
For young musicians (aged 10-18) to develop their skills and confidence by exploring a range of exciting musical styles with a basic ability to play your instrument and read music. There will be masterclasses, chamber music, mixed ensembles, workshops and daily choir sessions as well as opportunities to perform regardless of your skill level, and a concert at the end of the week for family and friends.
Find out more »International Jazz Summer School at Wells Cathedral School
For students aged 13-18 years with Grade 5+ and some jazz experience. The course offers two strands based on ability. One for musicians who are experienced in jazz playing, and the other for instrumentalists who would like to learn how to play jazz and improvise from scratch. Please feel free to contact us on 01749 834388 / holidaymusic@wells.cathedral.school if you’re unsure which strand is right for you.
Find out more »Composing for Media Summer School at Wells Cathedral School
For students aged 12-18 to learn the musical and technical skills for composing for screen, including TV, film and gaming. The course will cover compositional technique, how to interpret a client brief, technology involved in being a media composer, and orchestrating for difference ensembles. Students will complete a final composition by the end of the course. Some basic experience of composing, and basic knowledge of using Apple Mac computers and Logic/Garage Band or equivalent software required.
Find out more »International Wind and Percussion Summer School at Wells Cathedral School
For young musicians (aged 10-18) to develop their skills and confidence by exploring a range of exciting musical styles with a basic ability to play your instrument and read music. There will be masterclasses, chamber music, mixed ensembles, workshops and daily choir sessions as well as opportunities to perform regardless of your skill level, and a concert at the end of the week for family and friends.
Find out more »International Jazz Summer School at Wells Cathedral School
For students aged 13-18 years with Grade 5+ and some jazz experience. The course offers two strands based on ability. One for musicians who are experienced in jazz playing, and the other for instrumentalists who would like to learn how to play jazz and improvise from scratch. Please feel free to contact us on 01749 834388 / holidaymusic@wells.cathedral.school if you’re unsure which strand is right for you.
Find out more »Composing for Media Summer School at Wells Cathedral School
For students aged 12-18 to learn the musical and technical skills for composing for screen, including TV, film and gaming. The course will cover compositional technique, how to interpret a client brief, technology involved in being a media composer, and orchestrating for difference ensembles. Students will complete a final composition by the end of the course. Some basic experience of composing, and basic knowledge of using Apple Mac computers and Logic/Garage Band or equivalent software required.
Find out more »International Wind and Percussion Summer School at Wells Cathedral School
For young musicians (aged 10-18) to develop their skills and confidence by exploring a range of exciting musical styles with a basic ability to play your instrument and read music. There will be masterclasses, chamber music, mixed ensembles, workshops and daily choir sessions as well as opportunities to perform regardless of your skill level, and a concert at the end of the week for family and friends.
Find out more »International Jazz Summer School at Wells Cathedral School
For students aged 13-18 years with Grade 5+ and some jazz experience. The course offers two strands based on ability. One for musicians who are experienced in jazz playing, and the other for instrumentalists who would like to learn how to play jazz and improvise from scratch. Please feel free to contact us on 01749 834388 / holidaymusic@wells.cathedral.school if you’re unsure which strand is right for you.
Find out more »Composing for Media Summer School at Wells Cathedral School
For students aged 12-18 to learn the musical and technical skills for composing for screen, including TV, film and gaming. The course will cover compositional technique, how to interpret a client brief, technology involved in being a media composer, and orchestrating for difference ensembles. Students will complete a final composition by the end of the course. Some basic experience of composing, and basic knowledge of using Apple Mac computers and Logic/Garage Band or equivalent software required.
Find out more »International Wind and Percussion Summer School at Wells Cathedral School
For young musicians (aged 10-18) to develop their skills and confidence by exploring a range of exciting musical styles with a basic ability to play your instrument and read music. There will be masterclasses, chamber music, mixed ensembles, workshops and daily choir sessions as well as opportunities to perform regardless of your skill level, and a concert at the end of the week for family and friends.
Find out more »September 2024
Be a chorister for the day at Wells Cathedral School
Experience a day in the life of a chorister suitable for children aged 7–9 years old. The day includes singing games, learning about the cathedral and finding out what a chorister really does. Lunch is provided, and at the end of the day the children sing Evensong with the Cathedral Choir. In the afternoon parents can take a tour of the school if they wish, and have afternoon tea in the historic Vicars’ Hall before the Evensong service.
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