Meet our music tutors: Rachael Clegg
For a young musician, the leap from ‘talented student’ to ‘world-class musician’ requires more than practice; it requires tutorship and mentorship from an expert who has been on this journey....
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We’ve been shortlisted for Independent Senior School of the Year in the Tes Schools Awards 2026!
Chetham’s School of Music has been shortlisted for Independent Senior School of the Year in the 2026 Tes Schools Awards, which celebrate the UK’s most inspiring teachers and schools from...
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Making musicians ‘irreplaceable’ in the professional world
A guest blog by Tom Redmond, Joint CEO and Music Director for Chetham’s School of Music: “Musicianship is a notoriously difficult thing to define. It’s a fluid term that occupies...
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A tribute to Ian Little, 1949-2026
Ian’s funeral will take place at 1130 on Thursday 16 April in the Rowan Chapel, Stockport Crematorium, Buxton Road, Stockport SK2 6LS. There will be light refreshments available afterwards at...
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Celebrating recent triumphs for our keyboard department
There is a palpable energy vibrating through the our piano department this year! Between international competition wins and masterclasses with world-class musicians, the last few months have been a testament...
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The magic of woodwind
When you sit and admire an orchestra, you may notice the violins first as they play beautifully together in unison, or jump when the brass and percussion section turns up...
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Alumni inspiring the next generation
Since 1969, we’ve welcomed young musicians from across the UK and beyond to enjoy a world-class musical education – it’s heartening that thousands of former students choose to be part...
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Music Returns to Whiteley Hall
We’re delighted to announce our historic Whiteley Hall is once again fit for use thanks to a £1m rebuild project led by construction consultancy Gateley Vinden and Buttress Architects. A...
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Chetham’s Alumni Spotlight: Maria Rivas on Music and Philosophy
While music is at the heart of Chetham’s, our students go on to excel in many different fields – from medicine and law to architecture, science, politics and the arts....
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Chinese Music Classroom: Bringing Mandarin Learning to Life
On Saturday 13 September 2025, the Chinese Music Classroom (CMC), jointly established by Chetham’s School of Music and the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, hosted a vibrant event at Manchester...
