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Step Up Strings

Young-Musicians-Programme

The Step Up Strings programme is for young people to develop their skills in violin, viola, cello and double bass.

The curriculum includes:

  • Individual instrumental lesson
  • 45 – 60 minute Musicianship Session
  • 30 minute small ensembles
  • 60 minute String Orchestra

When the Step Up Programme is oversubscribed priority is given to those completing Foundation Strings.

There are 30 teaching weeks and two performance days scheduled over the academic year. Musicianship sessions, String Orchestra and most instrumental lessons are scheduled on a Saturday morning.

Meet the Foundation and Step Up programme tutors.

Key Information

Age: 8-14

Day & Time: Saturday 9am – 2pm (individual timetables)

Fees: £385 per term. Bursaries Available


Term Dates

September 2023 – July 2024

Fees & Bursaries

Our Young Musicians Programme is open to all children and young people, whatever their circumstances. We are keen to encourage applicants from the widest possible range of backgrounds and access a bursary where needed.

Here’s some more information about bursaries.

If you’d like to speak to someone, please email us at youngmusicians@theglasshouseicm.org