Chetham’s International Summer School & Festival for Pianists

Chetham’s International
Summer School & Festival
for Pianists

Artistic Director: Murray McLachlan
Administrator: Kathryn Page

Featuring the 4th Manchester International
Concerto Competition for Young Pianists

Part One: Wednesday 14 – Tuesday 20 August 2013

Faculty: Elena Ashkenazy, Simon Bottomley, Hilary Coates, Justas Dvarionas,
Christopher Elton, Hazel Fanning, Douglas Finch, Philip Fowke, Benjamin Frith,
John Gough, Carlo Grante, Harry Harris, Joan Havill, Anthony Hewitt,
David Horne, Leslie Howard, Nikki Iles, Marianne Jacobs, Jan Kadlubiski,
Marta Karbownicka, Matthias Kirschnereit, Murray McLachlan, Noriko Ogawa,
Emma-Ruth Richards, Penelope Roskell, Tom Scott, Philip Smith,
Einar Steen-Nøkleberg, Hilary Suckling, Charlotte Turner, Malcolm Wilson,
Natsugar Yontararak.

Part Two: Tuesday 20 – Monday 26 August 2013

Faculty: Joseph Banowetz, Steve Berry, Susan Bettaney, Graham Caskie,
Philippe Cassard, Alton Chan, Les Chisnall, David Dolan, Peter Donohoe,
Hazel Fanning, José Feghali, Julian Gorus, Eugen Indjic, Helen Krizos,
Peter Lawson, Murray McLachlan, John McLeod, Jonathan Middleton,
Bryce Morrison, Margaret Murray McLeod, Elena Nalimova, John Perry,
Artur Pizarro, Jonathan Plowright, Emma-Ruth Richards, Graham Scott,
Christopher Stokes, Masayuki Tayama, Marie-Louise Taylor, Vladimir Tropp,
Yoriko Wakabayashi, Sam Wong, Jeremy Young.

Daily concerts • Lectures •
Adult workshops • Jazz, composition,
improvisation & young pianists courses •

Duets • Organ • Harpsichord •
Intensive one-to-one coaching

The Friendliest Piano
Summer School in the World!

Chetham's School of Music,
Long Millgate, Manchester M3 1SB

T: +44 (0)1625 266899
E: [email protected]

www.pianosummerschool.com

Chetham’s School of Music The International
Summer School & Festival
Chetham’s is an exciting,
contemporary Music School, offering a This year marks the thirteenth year of
dynamic music programme to the piano course at Chetham’s,
complement its cosmopolitan city described by Piano Magazine as a
location. With 290 students, aged ‘Pianist’s Paradise’ and the Manchester
8–18, Chetham’s is the largest Music Evening News as a ‘remarkable new
School in the UK, and is the only Music event’ featuring ‘a galaxy of star names’,
School based in the North of England. which has attracted large audiences
What matters at Chets is talent, not from all over the world. Piano Magazine
background or ability to pay – the wrote that the ‘seven-day programme of
School prides itself on accessibility, individual coaching, lectures and
with 90% of students receiving concerts could not have failed to satisfy
financial support through the even the most gluttonous and insatiable
government’s Music & Dance scheme. of piano enthusiasts’.

Over the years Chetham’s has educated “My new spiritual home!”
many outstanding pianists who have
gone on to have international careers. A wealth of international celebrities will
Past students include Peter Donohoe, join the Chetham’s faculty for the
Wayne Marshall, Stephen Hough, thirteenth course, offering inspirational
Gwilym Simcock, Leon McCawley, Anna teaching and world class recitals. Along
Markland (winner: BBC Young with the piano course, there are
Musician), Jill Crossland, Sarah additional courses in improvisation,
Nicholls, Paul Lewis, Timothy Horton, jazz, piano duets, composition
Graham Scott, Jonathan Scott, Robert (beginners and more advanced) and a
Markham (Finalist: Tchaikovsky young pianists course. The ever popular
International Competition), and Ashley adult amateur course returns for both
Wass (Finalist: Leeds International weeks. In 2012 a new course for
Competition). harpsichord was established - this
makes a welcome return on Part One,
“The quality of the teaching and the now firmly established organ
is first-rate” course remains on Part Two.

With a faculty of over 60 distinguished for performance and group discussions.
tutors, six recital halls (with model ‘D’ There will also be opportunities to play
and ‘B’ Steinways), over 100 practice in one or more of the student recitals
rooms, on-site accommodation and which take place every day.
meals, Chetham’s has proved time and
time again to be an outstanding “enormously beneficial and
course, a universal haven for everyone inspirational”
who loves the piano.
Additional courses
The course is further enhanced with a It is possible to study on several
new state-of-the-art building which was different courses during the summer
used for the first time in 2012. The school. Every course provides three
practice facilities and teaching rooms hours of individual lessons and up to
are of exceptional standard together three one-hour workshop classes with
with four new exciting recital spaces. the teacher. It is also possible to have
less than the full three hours of lessons
The course schedule of evening recitals on any given course. Please tick the
and lectures again promises to be number of hours required on the
entertaining and thought-provoking, application form if you do not wish to
providing a balance and contrast to the have all three hours.
one-to-one tuition which will take place
during the morning and afternoon The improvisation course offers the
sessions each day. opportunity to develop extemporising
skills under the guidance of some of the
“I now cannot imagine a world’s leading authorities on keyboard
summer without going to improvisation - Douglas Finch and
Chets!” Harry Harris (Part One), Steve Berry
and David Dolan (Part Two).
All accommodation is within the school.
The atmosphere is made unique by the The composition course is always very
fact that faculty and participants dine popular and this year we welcome
and socialise together enabling some very distinguished composers to
everyone to feel very welcome – so the faculty, including David Horne and
much so that there are many ‘regulars’ Emma-Ruth Richards (Part One), and
who come every year. John McLeod and Emma-Ruth
Richards (Part Two). Participants who
“truly inspired” have never studied composition or who
have limited experience please tick the
Participants on the piano course will be box for Beginner composition.
assigned a personal teacher/s for the
duration of the course. They will Students may also study jazz piano
receive individual one–to-one lessons with internationally acclaimed
totalling three hours, spread out over performers Nikki Iles and Harry
the five days of teaching, and will be Harris (Part One), and Steve Berry
part of a class of between four – eight and Les Chisnall (Part Two). There will
students. In addition, every teacher will be intense individual study, workshops
give up to three one-hour workshop and opportunities for performance
classes. These will include opportunities during the week.

“very pleasant and friendly, excellent harpsichords including a
positive atmosphere.” magnificent one made by Andrew
Garlick. The course includes three
The Adult Amateur course has proved hours of individual lessons and
very popular with enthusiastic pianists. workshops. Both experienced players
All standards are welcome from and novices are welcome to apply. If
approximately grade 5 to post grade 8. you would like to book just a one-hour
This all-encompassing course is united trial lesson, please tick the box on the
by everyone’s love of the piano and the application form.
desire to be in a group of like-minded,
supportive individuals. The daily Piano Duet Course
workshops incorporate all levels of This course gives the opportunity to
playing and everyone is encouraging study the wonderful repertoire for four
and positive, regardless of the standard hands in detail during three hours of
of repertoire. The intense individual lessons. Many of the faculty have great
lessons are complemented by the experience in this area and will offer
workshops and the opportunity to play thought provoking and practical help in
in a small room reserved for this perfecting the challenges unique to
course in the evenings. duettists. Applications are welcome
from pre-formed duos only.
“encouraged to pursue my
goals with renewed vigour.” “the highlight of my year”

Organ Course Young Pianists’ Course
First introduced in 2008, this popular Now firmly established, this course is
course will be led by Christopher aimed at the younger pianist, of grade
Stokes who was appointed Organist & 5 or below. Regular workshops with
Master of the Choristers of Manchester other young pianists of a similar ability
Cathedral in 1996. Christopher is head covering issues such as scales, sight
of Organ Studies at Chetham’s School reading, technical studies and aural will
of Music. For participants with be scheduled. In addition to three
experience of playing organ, three hours of one-to-one tuition, there will
hours of lessons, alongside workshops be opportunities to play in student
and opportunities to play in the recitals. It is possible for enthusiastic
glorious Manchester Cathedral make but less experienced pianists to come
this a stimulating, inspirational course. on the course for a shorter time.
If you are a beginner and would like to Lessons are arranged to benefit each
have a one-hour lesson, please tick the individual and if required, it is possible
box for one-hour trial organ lesson on to attend and have intense study for
the application form. Do book early as just one day. Please contact the
space is very limited. administrator for further details.

Harpsichord Course Extra individual lessons
This exciting new course was It is possible to book extra lessons on
introduced in 2012 and will be led one or more courses, simply by ticking
again by Charlotte Turner, who is on the box on the application form. With
the faculty at Chetham’s School of such an inspiring faculty under one
Music. The school houses several roof, many will want to take the
opportunity for additional lessons.

Please indicate your preference on the Professional recordings of student
application form. NB: no more than performances
six hours may be booked on any We are delighted to be able to continue
one course. recording participant concerts with
Farsight Records. A professionally
“great boost to my self- produced CD recording is available for
confidence” anyone who wishes to take up this
exciting service. Please note that this
Pastoral Care facility is on a first-come, first-served
The care of the younger participants on basis. Participants wishing to take
the course is very well catered for, advantage of this should tick the
under the guidance of Liz Dewhurst, appropriate box on the application form.
summer school ‘Youth coordinator’,
on hand to help all under-18’s settle in “I learned more in those
and make friends. A team of house 5 days than I have in
parents who are CRB cleared and have the past year”
first aid training all help to make the
course run smoothly. There are always 4th Manchester
many younger participants and in the International Concerto
words of one rather shy teenager, “I’m Competition for Young
so glad I plucked up courage to come – Pianists
I just can’t believe how incredibly
friendly everyone is. Please make sure The 4th competition is once again fully
everyone knows that you will be made integrated into the Chetham’s
very welcome. See you next year!” International Summer School and
Festival for Pianists. Anyone aged
Once again we are thrilled to offer the under 23 on 1 August 2013 is eligible
opportunity to study Alexander lessons to enter, provided they enrol as a
– both group and individual – and participant on the Chetham’s Summer
Eurythmics at a small additional cost. School. All accepted participants will
Early booking advised. We are be heard in live auditions. Although
delighted to offer the opportunity to there is one age category, there are
experience ‘An Introduction to tai special prizes for participants under
chi’ on several mornings during Part the age of 17.
One. Pianist and teacher Philip Smith
is an experienced tai chi practitioner If you wish to enter the competition
and he will gently guide you through please complete the relevant section
this health-enhancing exercise. These of the application form.
sessions are free and no need to book
– just turn up and enjoy! Additionally Prizes:
there will be opportunities to visit the First Prize: £1,000
historic library at Chetham’s. Second Prize: £500
Third Prize: £300
As all the tuition on the summer school Semi-finalists will receive prizes of
is open to observers, participants may £100 each
listen to lessons from as many other
tutors on the course as they wish. In addition there are special prizes,
to be awarded at the jury’s discretion,
“amazing and rewarding event!”

of £500, £300 and £200 for the best Beethoven: Concerto No. 4
performances from candidates aged 16 in G major, op.58
or under. There are also prizes of
encouragement (£60 each), awarded at Beethoven: Concerto No. 5
the discretion of the jury to promising in E flat, op.73
performers who are unsuccessful in
reaching the semi-final stage. Chopin: Concerto No. 1
in E minor, op.11
The winner of the competition will be
offered a series of engagements and Chopin: Concerto No. 2
the opportunity to record a recital for in F minor, op.21
CD. All finalists will be offered full
scholarships to attend the 2014 Haydn: Concerto in D major
Chetham’s International Summer School Haydn: Concerto in G major
and Festival for Pianists. In addition, it Mendelssohn: Concerto No. 1
is hoped that there will be recital
opportunities for the remaining finalists in G minor, op.25
and also for some of the semi- finalists. Mendelssohn: Concerto No. 2

Positive feedback and encouragement in D minor, op.40
for all participants remains at the Mozart: One of the following Concertos
forefront of the event, where the - No. 9 in E flat, K271; No. 12, 13, 14,
emphasis has always been on 19-27 inclusive
inspiration, motivation and educational Saint-Saëns: Concerto No. 2
stimulus. It almost goes without saying
that the discipline involved in preparing in G minor, op.22
a complete piano concerto to a high Schumann: Concerto in A minor, op.54
standard is invaluable in itself.
Therefore those pianists who ‘fail’ to be Preliminary Round:
selected for the semi-final need not feel Excerpts of each concerto lasting up to
too disappointed. 15 minutes will be heard by the panel
on 15 and 16 August. Official
As part of the encouraging policy of the accompanists will be provided. A
competition, advice and feedback is maximum of 12 performers will be
always available to all pianists who enter. selected for the semi-final stage.

Repertoire for competition (playing Semi-final Round:
from memory is compulsory): A maximum of twelve participants will
be invited to perform their chosen
A complete performance of one of the concertos on 18 August at Chetham’s
following works: School of Music accompanied on a
J.S. Bach: Concerto in D minor second piano.
J.S. Bach: Concerto in F minor
Beethoven: Concerto No. 1 Final Round:
A maximum of three participants will
in C major, op.15 be invited to perform their chosen
Beethoven: Concerto No. 2 concertos from the semi-final round
with Manchester Camerata, conducted
in B flat, op.19 by Stephen Threlfall, on 19 August
Beethoven: Concerto No. 3 2013 at the Cosmo Rodewald Concert
Hall, University of Manchester.
in C minor, op.37

Application for Chetham’s International Summer
School & Festival for Pianists 2013

Please note: Absolutely no applications can be accepted without payment
of the deposit.
Your details
Name:
Please supply a small, named photograph.

Date of birth (Under 18s only):

Address:

Postcode:

Telephone: Mobile:

Email (for under 18s please provide the address of responsible adult):

Special dietary/medical needs:

I wish to enrol on the (please tick):

Part One (14–20 August) Part Two (20-26 August)

I wish to participate in the Manchester International Concerto Competition
(Part One only)

Piano Course Piano Course

Young Pianists Course Young Pianists Course

Adult Amateur Course Adult Amateur Course

Piano Duet Course Piano Duet Course

Composition Course Composition Course

Beginner Composition Course Beginner Composition Course

Jazz Course Jazz Course

Improvisation Course Improvisation Course

Harpsichord Course Organ Course

Trial Harpsichord lesson Trial Organ lesson (one hour only)
(one hour only) Observer

Observer

Please tick the box if you are happy to receive future correspondence and
invoices via email.

4th Manchester International Concerto Competition for Young Pianists

Age as at 1 August 2013

Chosen concerto from the list

I wish to use the official accompanist

All participants on the piano course can list up to four teachers, in alphabetical
order, with whom they are interested in studying. We will do our best to
accommodate your preferences.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Current teacher (if applicable):
(For participants only. Please ask your teacher to provide a signed
recommendation on a separate sheet.)

Musical Curriculum Vitae (Use separate sheet if you prefer):

List of main repertoire studied in last 12 months:

Applicants for Scholarships: Please attach 2 references from musicians of
standing, evidence of financial circumstances and include a recording of your
playing with this application, as well as a non-refundable deposit of £200.

I confirm that all of the above information is correct.

Signature: Date:
Name:

Please tick the boxes below for practice time during the course.
NB: Only those requesting practice facilities will be allocated practice time.

I require practice facilities for:

1 hour per day 2 hrs 3 hrs 4 hrs

Please tick the boxes below if you wish to perform in a concert during the
course (this is for concerts in the main recital halls only).
NB: There will be other, informal workshop performance opportunities to
smaller audiences available during the course.

I wish to play in a concert for:

5 minutes 10 mins 15 mins 20 mins 25 mins

30 mins 60 mins

Please tick the appropriate boxes below if you wish to participate in

Alexander technique class (£7) 1 extra hour tuition..................course (£50)

Alexander individual lesson (£23) 2 extra hours’ tuition................course (£95)

Dalcroze Eurythmics (£7) 3 extra hours’ tuition................course (£145)
CD recording (please indicate below):
(Please indicate the course/s on which
you would like extra lessons)

up to 20 mins (£25) up to 30 mins (£35) up to 40 mins (£45)

Please tick the appropriate boxes below if you wish to reserve a car parking
space during the week (£5 per day):

Wed 14 Thur 15 Fri 16 Sat 17 Sun 18 Mon 19 Tue 20

Wed 21 Thur 22 Fri 23 Sat 24 Sun 25 Mon 26

Fees: please indicate your category below - tick as appropriate:

Part One Part Two
£595
Participant (including full board, all ages) £595
Special Offer - Book both parts for just £1075

Participant on the Concerto Competition £655

Participant Piano Duet course (pre-formed duos only) £535 £535

Participant (without food & accommodation, over 18) £355 £355

Participant (without food & accommodation, under 18) £295 £295

Observer (including full board) £495 £495

Daily observer with lunch and dinner £50 £50

Weekly observer (without food & accommodation) £160 £160

I enclose a non-refundable deposit of £200

Participants may enrol for more than one course on payment of an additional £145 for
each extra course. NB: An additional deposit of £50 is required for each extra course.

Participants on the Concerto Competition only (please tick)

I also enclose:
Proof of age: a photocopy of my birth certificate or passport
Two passport photographs (please tick)

Payment method:

Online - It is possible to pay securely online through the website:
www.pianosummerschool.com

Cheque - Please make payable to Chetham’s School of Music.

Bookings open on 10 January 2013. Please return this form with your deposit
before 8 June 2013 (please note this is a much earlier closing date than
in previous years) to:

Chetham’s International Summer School & Festival for Pianists
Chetham’s School of Music
Long Millgate, Manchester M3 1SB, UK

T: +44 (0)1625 266899 | E: [email protected]
www.pianosummerschool.com

NB If the course is full on receipt of an application, a full refund of the deposit
will be given.

Enrolment School and Festival for Pianists is on
stimulating and encouraging everyone
Manchester is a vibrant city and a who participates in the course, whether
centre of excellence for the arts and for as an active participant or as an
music in particular. Participants on the observer.
course can either choose to stay on site
at Chetham’s, with full board and To enrol please complete the pull-out
accommodation, or be non resident. form found in the middle of this
NB Any participant wishing to take a brochure and send it along with your
shorter residential course will need to deposit to:
find accommodation outside of the
school. Details of hotels are available Chetham’s International Summer
on request. Details of teachers, lesson School & Festival for Pianists
times and concerts will be given at Chetham’s School of Music
Registration. Long Millgate
Manchester M3 1SB
Trained residential staff will provide
pastoral care throughout the course for Deadline for applications:
all minors, under the guidance of the Saturday 8 June 2013
‘Youth Co-ordinator’. All parents can NB this is a much earlier closing date
make contact throughout the week if than in previous years. Please apply
the need arises. early to avoid disappointment.

All participants at the Summer School A limited number of summer school
are most welcome to bring their scholarships are available to students
families and friends along as observers in financial need. Anyone who wishes
(see special rates). to also enter the concerto competition
may also apply for a scholarship.
Because the faculty and facilities at Please send a CD/DVD recording, two
Chetham’s are so large, it is possible references from musicians of standing
for the Summer School to and evidence of financial circumstances.
accommodate a wide ability and age
range. However, a minimum standard Hilary
equivalent to distinction Grade 5 Suckling
ABRSM and a minimum age of 10
would normally be expected for the “such an enriching and
piano course. exciting experience”

Participants who wish to enrol on the
Young Pianists’ Course should be
approximately grade 3–5 and have a
real passion for the piano and music.
Children under the age of 11 are
welcome to be residential on the
course, if accompanied by an adult.

Above all, the emphasis of the
Chetham’s International Summer

Daily Teaching Schedule

9am-11am Teaching Session 1
11am-11.30am Coffee
11.30am-1.30pm Teaching Session 2
12.45pm-2.15pm Lunch
2.30pm-4.30pm Teaching Session 3

Emma-Ruth
Richards

Concert, Lecture & Workshop Programme

NB This programme is subject to change.

Thursday 14 – Sunday 25 August inclusive

11.30am–1.30pm Workshops in teachers’ rooms

5pm-6pm Lectures by faculty members

PART ONE “The concerts
Wednesday 14 August were brilliant
as always”

3.45pm-6pm Registration

7.30pm Welcome and Opening Recital by Murray McLachlan
9.30pm Welcome reception for adult participants in Dining Hall
9.30pm Welcome reception for under-18s in New College House

Thursday 15 August

9am–5pm First round 4th Manchester International Concerto
Competition for Young Pianists
7pm Recital by Einar Steen-Nøkleberg
8.30pm Recital by Noriko Ogawa
10pm
Late-night recital by summer school participants

Friday 16 August

9am–5pm First round 4th Manchester International Concerto
Competition for Young Pianists
7pm Recital by Carlo Grante
8.30pm Recital by Matthias Kirschnereit
10pm
Late-night recital by summer school participants

Saturday 17 August “I can’t thank
you enough to
7pm Recital by summer school participants be honest.
8.30pm Recital by Philip Fowke It was glorious
10pm Late-night jazz with Harry Harris - I have learnt
so much.”

Sunday 18 August

9am–5pm Semi-finals 4th Manchester International Concerto
7pm Competition for Young Pianists

8.30pm Recital by Robert Finlay and Thomas Yu, winners of the
10pm 2012 Amateur Piano Competition, in association with
Yamaha and Pianist magazine

Recital by Leslie Howard

Late-night recital by summer school participants

Monday 19 August

4.45pm Recital by summer school participants
7.30pm
Finals of the 4th Manchester International Concerto
Competition for Young Pianists. NB: This concert will be
held at Manchester University.

“a unique musical, educational and social experience,
to an enormous range of people”

Joseph Banowetz

Luba Zuk

Tuesday 20 August

9am-11am Final recitals by summer school participants
Coffee and end of Part One

PART TWO “The atmosphere is incredibly
Tuesday 20 August friendly. I am already looking forward
to next year's Summer School”

3.45pm-6pm Registration
7.30pm Welcome and Opening Recital by Murray McLachlan
9pm Recital by Philippe Cassard
10.15pm Welcome reception for adult participants in Dining Hall
10.15pm Welcome reception for under-18s in New College House

Wednesday 21 August

7pm Recital by Jonathan Plowright
8.30pm Recital by Eugen Indjic
10pm Late-night recital by summer school participants

Thursday 22 August “the best five
days of my life!”
6.45pm Recital by Graham Caskie

NB early start time Brahms op.116, 117, 118 and 119

8.30pm Recital by José Feghali

10pm Late-night recital by summer school participants

Friday 23 August

7pm THE END OF TIME - a unique project, matching drama and
music: a one-act play, A Walk Through the End of Time by
8.30pm Jessica Duchen, explores the astonishing history of
10pm Messiaen’s Quatuor pour la fin du temps and is presented
before a performance of the complete Quartet.

Recital of Messiaen’s Quatour pour la fin du temps
with Kathryn Page

Late-night recital by summer school participants

Saturday 24 August

7pm Recital by summer school participants
8.30pm Recital by Artur Pizarro
10pm Late-night recital by Steve Berry and Les Chisnall

Sunday 25 August

7pm Recital by summer school participants
8.30pm Recital by Peter Donohoe
10pm Summer school cabaret with faculty and participants

Monday 26 August Eleanor Wong

9am-11am Final recitals by summer
school participants

Coffee and end of Part Two

“quality and dedication of
the faculty is extraordinary”

‘I’ve witnessed dedication and passion
from all types of pianists, young and
old. They’re there to improve their
skills and understanding, and in such
a supportive environment, that’s
exactly what happens.’

(Editor Erica Worth, Pianist magazine)

4th Manchester International Concerto Competition
for Young Pianists

Rules:

1. The Competition is open to pianists of any nationality who are under 23
years of age.

2. 1 August 2013 is the date used for determining the age of participants in
the competition.

3. Competitors will be required to perform works from the repertoire list.
No other works will be accepted.

4. Candidates may only perform one concerto in the competition.
Multiple entries from the same candidate will not be accepted.

5. Competitors who are not ready to perform when called upon to do so may
be disqualified.

6. The decisions of the jury are final. Any competitor who makes an attempt,
or on whose behalf an attempt is made, to communicate with an adjudicator
may be disqualified.

7. Rights in any Competition performance, recordings or films belong to the
Competition and no fee is payable to any competitor on account of these
performances or any recordings or broadcasts of them.

8. Concert dress is required for participation in both semi-final and final stages.

9. Official accompanists will be available for the first and semi-final rounds,
though competitors may choose to perform with their own accompanists.

Entrance fee: A non-returnable entrance fee of £60 (sixty pounds sterling)
must be submitted with all application forms. Online payments are available at
www.pianosummerschool.com. Cheques must be made payable to ‘Chetham’s
School of Music’.

Closing date: Saturday 8 June 2013

with the following enclosures:

1. Two passport photographs of the applicant. As these photographs may be
used for press and programme reproduction, it is important that they are not
pinned or stapled to the application form. Please write your name lightly on
the back.

2. Proof of age: a photocopy of the applicant’s birth certificate or passport
must be enclosed as evidence of date of birth.

3. Entry fee of £60 (cheques should be payable to ‘Chetham’s School of Music’)