The future is bright for musicians in Manchester
There’s never been a better time to be a student in Manchester, especially if you have a passion for music. Manchester featured in the New York Times’ ’52 Places to...
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An interview with Nick Maynard, Boarding House Assistant…
One question we get asked a lot is: what is it like to LIVE at school?! Nick Maynard is House Assistant and Deputy for Millgate House, one of our boarding...
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Pianists find new paths to Chetham’s
Some young people have found non-traditional routes into music as the pandemic continues to have an impact. 13-year-old Yasmin taught herself piano using an app during lockdown. Two years...
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A celebration of opera
Our students have plenty of opportunities to achieve their dreams outside of the classroom and to give back to the community. Some of our vocalists are currently touring with the...
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Introducing Terra Musica, a new series of story sessions…
Storytelling sessions for 5–7-year-olds and their families come to The Stoller Hall, our world-class music venue, from Sunday 19 November. Terra Musica, meaning ‘music of the world, is a new...
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How does a diverse and varied curriculum instil a sense of identity and belonging?
Everyone at Chetham’s is bonded by a passion for music but not all students decide to pursue a career as a musician or composer. The alumni community includes teachers, journalists,...
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An interview with Alexei Szpuk, Chetham’s alumnus
Alexei graduated from Chetham’s in 2023 having scored an incredible five A* in his A-Levels! He’s also, of course, a wonderful musician playing double bass and the piano. We spoke...
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Success on GCSE results day
Hot on the heels of a fantastic A-Level results day, we are delighted to announce that our year 11s have achieved an outstanding set of GCSE results. – 93.6% pass...
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5 reasons why you should board at a specialist music school
The benefits of boarding have been written about plenty of times – there’s no commute or effort required to go home and do homework, exercise, or eat meals. All the...
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Music in Manchester to Maths at Oxford…
All the students at our school are bonded by a love of music, which makes Chetham’s a truly unique place to learn, live and make connections. But not everyone chooses...
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