International Students’ Week
Chetham’s is a truly international community. Around 10% of our students have joined us from overseas, and over 40 different languages are spoken across our School. Each term, we celebrate...
Blog
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Analytical and creative thinking are ‘most wanted’ by top companies
Analytical thinking and creative thinking are considered the most important core skills by companies, according to the Future of Jobs Report 2023. Companies surveyed for the report also believe demand...
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New funding will support female representation in music
We’re delighted to have received funding from the ABO Trust’s Sirens programme to support the performance and promotion of music by historical women composers. Classical music has traditionally been dominated...
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Make Some Noise this summer
We’re so excited to launch a brand-new project called Make Some Noise in time for the school summer holidays, offering music workshops for children aged 11-15 from Manchester. The project...
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Celebrating female composers on International Women’s Day
On Friday we celebrate International Women’s Day and its theme for 2024, Invest in women: Accelerate progress. Classical music has traditionally been dominated by men and we’re committed to addressing this...
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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...
