Welcome to the 2026 International Young Musician Academy (IYMA) with Purcell School for Young Musicians' course. IYMA is proud to join forces with the Purcell School to present an unparalleled opportunity for young musicians to immerse themselves in a transformative musical experience.
The International Young Musician Academy (IYMA) has an enviable reputation in musical education and is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of musical talent. With a history of fostering talent and challenging young musicians to reach their full potential, IYMA is renowned for its commitment to excellence and its unwavering support for young musicians worldwide.
In collaboration with the Purcell School for Young Musicians, we are thrilled to offer a summer course that embodies the spirit of IYMA and will prove to be a positive and educational experience. We are delighted to invite students from across the world to experience the unparalleled musical training and mentorship that IYMA and the Purcell School offer.
At the 2026 IYMA and Purcell School summer course aspiring pianists, violinists, and cellists will have the extraordinary opportunity to refine their craft under the guidance of world-class instructors from leading conservatoires such as the Royal College of Music, the Royal Academy of Music, Royal Northern College of Music and of course the Purcell School for Young Musicians Through a busy week of master classes, ensemble rehearsals, supervised practise and individual lessons students will cultivate their technical prowess and artistic expression , all while forging lifelong friendships with fellow musicians from around the globe.
Whether you aspire to become a virtuoso performer or simply wish to deepen your love for music, the 2026 IYMA and Purcell School course promises to be an unforgettable experience that will inspire, challenge, and enrich your musical journey for years to come.
IYMA & Purcell School Music Course & Concerts 2026
Programme
International Young Musicians Academy and the Purcell School present a series of masterclasses, concerts and individual lessons.
Students from across the globe will meet at the famous Purcell School to learn from some of the most respected teachers in the world drawn from the faculty of the Purcell School and the UK Royal Schools of Music.
The programme will run from 13th - 17th July 2026
(Arrival date 13th July 2026. Checkout date 17th July 2026)
Faculty will include
PIANO
Jeremy Young, Head of Piano Chamber Music and Senior Professor of Piano at the Royal Northern College of Music, Artistic Director of the International Young Musicians Academy, International Performing Artist
Kathryn Stott, Senior Professor of Piano at the Royal Northern College of Music
Richard Uttley, Professor - Professor of Piano at the Royal College of Music, International Performing Artist
CELLO
Hannah Roberts, Jaqueline du Pré Professor of Cello at the Royal Academy of Music and Senior Professor of Cello at the Royal Northern College of Music
Leandro Silvera, Head of Strings and Chamber Music at Eton College and tutor in Chamber Music at the Junior Royal College of Music
VIOLIN
Alex Reddington, Professor - Royal Academy and Yehudi Menuhin School
Nathaniel Vallois, Professor of Violin at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and teacher of Chamber Music at the Purcell School for Young Musicians
Zhi Jong Wang, Senior Professor of Violin at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, International Performing Artist
Student Timetable
Sample Student Timetable (Individual Timetables will be given on arrival)
| 8.00am | Breakfast |
| 9.00am | Lesson |
| 10.00am | Practice |
| 11.00am | Masterclass |
| 1.00pm | Lunch |
| 2.00pm | Practice |
| 3.00pm | Rehearsal with pianist |
| 4.00pm | Practice/free time |
| 5.00pm | Chamber Music Rehearsal |
| 5.45pm | Musicianship |
| 6.30pm | Dinner |
| 7.45pm | Concert |
| 9.00pm | Free time |
| 10.00pm | Bedtime |
Masterclasses with
