Main Programme
The Academy programme runs on Sundays at King's College School where over 5 sessions per term students play in chamber ensembles and orchestra, working toward an end-of-term recital on their last day of the term. Mozarts come on Bach Sundays while Beethovens and Ravels come on the alternating Brahms Sundays. Masterclasses, Solo Recitals and casual Tea Time concerts are special days on top of this. Students also have the option of taking weekly private lessons with Academy tutors.
Rehearsal Techniques
The objective for students is to take ownership of all aspects of their chamber music performance by the time they become Ravels. To ensure this, Beethovens learn Rehearsal Techniques in their independent rehearsal time, thereby acquiring the tools to create a shared musical vision free from the individual vantage point of their instruments.
Mozarts
1-hour coached Chamber Ensemble Rehearsals
Bach String Orchestra
Music Fundamentals
Solo Performances
Beethovens
2-hour Chamber Ensemble Rehearsals
one hour coached, one hour independent with support in Rehearsal Techniques
Brahms String Orchestra
Masterclasses and Solo Performances
Optional Music Fundamentals
Ravels
2-hour Chamber Ensemble Rehearsals
one hour coached, one hour independent
Brahms String Orchestra
Masterclasses and Solo Performances
Optional Music Fundamentals
Academy 2026-2027 Schedule
| Autumn Term | |
| Sept 13 | Bach Sunday |
| Sept 20 | Brahms Sunday |
| Sept 27 | Bach Sunday |
| Oct 4 | Brahms Sunday |
| Oct 11 | Bach Sunday |
| Oct 18 | Brahms Sunday |
| Nov 1 | Masterclasses |
| Nov 8 | Solo Recital Day |
| Nov 15 | Bach Sunday |
| Nov 22 | Brahms Sunday |
| Nov 29 | Bach Sunday |
| Dec 6 | Brahms Sunday |
| Spring Term | |
| Jan 3 | Bach Sunday |
| Jan 10 | Brahms Sunday |
| Jan 17 | Bach Sunday |
| Jan 24 | Brahms Sunday |
| Jan 31 | Bach Sunday |
| Feb 7 | Brahms Sunday |
| Feb 21 | Solo Recital Day |
| Feb 28 | Bach Sunday |
| March 7 | Brahms Sunday |
| March 14 | Bach Sunday |
| March 21 | Brahms Sunday |
| Summer Term | |
| April 18 | Bach Sunday |
| April 25 | Brahms Sunday |
| May 2 | Bach Sunday |
| May 9 | Brahms Sunday |
| May 16 | Bach Sunday |
| May 23 | Brahms Sunday |
| June 6 | Bach Sunday |
| June 13 | Brahms Sunday |
| June 20 | Bach Sunday |
| June 27 | Brahms Sunday |
| July 4 | Solo Recital |
