Bernstein at 100
Young musicians from Chetham’s joined forces with players from across Greater Manchester and Nina Bernstein Simmons, youngest daughter of Leonard Bernstein, to celebrate her father’s centenary. Born in 1918, Bernstein...
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Students Learn More About Music Therapy
Last term, fifteen Sixth Form students took part in a course introducing them to the world of music therapy. The course was led by music therapist, Holly Dickson, in partnership...
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Success at the Birmingham International Recorder Competition 2018
We are delighted to announce that Chetham’s recorder player Alastair Niven reached the final of the Birmingham International Recorder competition 2018. The competition, held at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on...
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Concerto Soloists chosen for 2018-19 concerts
Each spring, three Chetham’s students from years 12 and under are selected as soloists. who will perform in the school’s major concerts the following year. Choosing just 3 out of...
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From Wordsworth to Mini Sagas – the Latest from the English Department
Chetham’s Year 7 English class have recently been studying Romantic poetry and poetry inspired by nature. Wordsworth’s Composed upon Westminster Bridge describes the beauty of sunrise over London and students...
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Student Trip to Berlin
“So you’re from England, but you want a tour in German? That never happens!” So said our guide at the former Stasi prison. But this was par for the course...
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Chetham’s Community Music Visits Retirement Living Complex
On Friday 2 February, the residents of Broadfield Court, a retirement living complex in Prestwich, were treated to a concert given by Year 9 and 10 students as part of...
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Chetham’s students, current and recent, reach BBC Young Musician Category Finals
We’re delighted that three current and three former Chetham’s students have reached the Category Finals of the BBC Young Musician competition 2018. Pianists Mariam Loladze-Meredith, 15, and Elias Ackerley, 16,...
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Full set of William Walton scores donated to Chetham’s by the Walton Foundation
Chetham’s School of Music is grateful to have received a complete set of Sir William Walton’s scores, published by Oxford University Press, as a gift from the William Walton Trust...
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Chetham’s Community Music Visit Specialist School in Didsbury
Chetham’s Community Music Programme is designed to take live music to people who might otherwise have little access to it. On Friday 17 November, seven Year 10s took part in...
