Sherborne Summer School of Music

Our Chamber Orchestra concert received much acclaim on Saturday, conducted by John Gibbons, with a varied programme of Arnold, Bridge, Stevens, Appeldoorn, Haydn and Beethoven. #ConcertFest #Sherborne

Second chance to hear our virtuoso violinist Oliver Nelson giving a recital of Arnold, Ravel and Prokofiev, this time with Julian Jacobson, at 8pm on Mon 5th August, Cheap Street Church. #Sherborne #ConcertFest

We welcomed week two participants to #Sherborne with a Choral Workshop of Puccini’s Messa di Gloria this evening, directed by @amybebbs1, with players from the Symphony Orchestra.

Stunning performance by the Cappella Chamber Choir directed by @_greghallam, retaining beautiful tuning throughout their varied programme. #Sherborne #ConcertFest

Captivating concert by our much loved #Sherborne Sinfonia yesterday afternoon, our orchestra for grade 5+, late learners, amateurs and those returning after a playing break with an enthusiastic and supportive environment. #ConcertFest

MT @SherborneSSM on Facebook 'It’s been a busy week for the Wind Ensemble who have given two recitals; here they are working with the Wind Band Conductors’ course who receive expert direction from Mark Heron, Agata Zajac and Bjørn Sagstad.' #SSSM2024

A Japanese themed programme with recorders, piano and percussion for today’s lunchtime recital, by Paul Vowles, Alex Jenkins and Jamie Dalzell. Very full audience at Cheap Street Church. #Sherborne #SSSM2024

Our #Concertfest has 29 performances at various venues in #Sherborne including Cheap Street Church, @SherborneAbbey and the halls of @SherborneSchool. #SSSM2024

The sun is shining on Sherborne today as we look forward to welcoming everyone to the Sherborne Summer School of Music! #SSSM2024

A brilliant Brahms Requiem first night come and sing, conducted by @_greghallam with the #SSSM2024 orchestra.

Malcolm Binney welcomes everyone to the summer school, introduces the expert coaching team, staff and stewards for what promises to be a great week of music. #SSSM2024

Jamie and James have taken the minibus to meet those arriving by train and ease long journeys in this hot weather. #SSSM2024

Our team of amazing stewards are on hand to answer questions and to help you find your room. #SSSM2024

I will be leading the Art of Choral Direction @SherborneSSM Aug 4-11. I hope choral leaders will be inspired to join me! Lots of podium/plenary time incl. opps to work with singers & instrumentalists in a variety of diverse pieces sherbornesummerschoolofmusic.org/cch.html @abcdtweets @DalcrozeUK

The conductors who took us through @EricWhitacre’s 5 Hebrew Love Songs @SherborneSSM all did an excellent job of leading the choir, skilful string quartet and tambourine. Bravo tutti!

@SherborneSSM The Art of Choral Direction starts this Sun 6 Aug. Some excellent repertoire, lots of podium time, opportunities to conduct a variety of music, singers & instrumentalists. Significant bursaries available for students. Please share! More info: sherbornesummerschoolofmusic.org/cch.html

Seeking a summer course with captivating repertoire? Sherborne Summer School Symphony Orchestra will play Shostakovich, Rachmaninov, Nielsen and more, 6th to 13th August, with the expert guidance of conductor Philip Ellis. Sign up at: sherbornesummerschoolofmusic.org/symphony.html

Highly recommended! Summer course for choral leaders with our Director of Training @amybebbs1 in the lovely historic town of #Sherborne. @SherborneSSM