Winter Strings Day
for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced String Players
Beginners and Intermediates - Sunday 14 December
Advanced - Sunday 21 December
Grantham International Preparatory School,
Gorse Lane, Grantham NG31 7UF
Course Details
Beginners - Open Strings to Grade 2+
Date: Sunday 14 December 2025
Time: 11am-5pm
Who is it for?
This workshop is open to beginner string players approximately age 5-12 (violin, viola, cello and double bass) who have been playing for at least one term up to those working around Grade 2 level.
If you are playing at Grade 3 level and above, jump to the Intermediate section.
Please note: grades are given as a guide - no exams need to have been taken.
What will we be doing?
During the day, we will be playing together as a group. We’ll also be developing our musicianship and getting creative with our instruments all with a Wintery theme!
Who will be teaching us?
The workshop will be delivered by Guest Tutors: Rachel Cooper (violin) and Amanda Currie (violin) alongside the Oasby Music Group Team Rosie Spinks (cello), Erin Vinter (viola) and Rowan Cozens (musicianship/viola).
Click here to read more about the Tutor team.
How much does it cost?
The cost for the workshop is £50, which can be paid in full on registration or in instalments. A deposit of £25 is required to confirm your place. If you would like to enquire about bursary support, or to pay in instalments, please contact us. The course is non-refundable.
How do I register?
Click the link below to register for your place. Once we have received your registration, we will be in touch with details on how to pay the fee. Your place will be secured once the fee is received.
Places are limited to 30 and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. The final deadline to register is Monday 1 December.
Intermediate - Grade 3-6+
Dates: Sunday 14 December 2025
Time: 10am-5pm
Who is it for?
This workshop is open to intermediate level string players age 7-18 (violin, viola, cello and double bass) who are working between Grade 3 and Grade 6/pre-Grade 7 level.
If you are working past Grade 7 level, please jump to the Advanced workshop.
Please note: grades are given as a guide and no exams need to have been taken.
What will we be doing?
During the workshop, we will spend the day together playing as a string orchestra on repertoire including XX. We’ll also be spending time in sectionals, developing our musicianship and performance skills and getting creative with our instruments all with a Wintery theme.
Who will be teaching us?
The course will be conducted by Guest Tutor Alex Laing and you will be working with Tutors including Amanda Currie (violin), Erin Vinter (viola), Sarah Huson-Whyte (cello) and XX (double bass).
Click here to read more about the Tutor team.
How much does it cost?
The cost for the workshop is £50, which can be paid in full on registration or in instalments. A deposit of £25 is required to confirm your place. If you would like to enquire about bursary support, or to pay in instalments, please contact us. The course is non-refundable.
How do I register?
Click the link below to register for your place. Once we have received your registration, we will be in touch with details on how to pay the fee. Your place will be secured once the fee is received.
Places are limited to 30 and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. The final deadline to register is Monday 1 December.
Advanced - Grade 7 to Diploma Level
Dates: Sunday 21 December 2025
Time: 10am-5pm
Who is it for?
This workshop is open to advanced level string players up to age 21 (violin, viola, cello and double bass) who are working from Grade 7 to post-Diploma level. Please note: grades are given as a guide and no exams need to have been taken.
What will we be doing?
During the workshop, we will be working together as a string orchestra on repertoire including XX. We’ll also be spending time in sectionals developing our technique and performance skills.
Who will be teaching us?
The course will be conducted by Hilary Sturt and you will be working with Tutors including Ian Pressland (cello) and XXX.
Click here to read more about the Tutor team.
How much does it cost?
The cost for the workshop is £50, which can be paid in full on registration or in instalments. A deposit of £25 is required to confirm your place. If you would like to enquire about bursary support, or to pay in instalments, please contact us. The course is non-refundable.
How do I register?
Click the link below to register for your place. Once we have received your registration, we will be in touch with details on how to pay the fee. Your place will be secured once the fee is received.
Places are limited to 40 and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. The final deadline to register is Monday 1 December.
Pastoral Care
During the workshop, the young people will be looked after when they are not in rehearsals by a pastoral team who are DBS checked. A first aider will also be on site each day.
How to Find Us!
Grantham Prep School is conveniently located just a short walk or car journey from Grantham Train Station. Grantham is on the LNER East Coast Mainline, with good links to London, Leeds, Nottingham and York. By car, Grantham Prep School is just off the A1.
Accommodation
This course is non-residential. The Premier Inn Grantham is located just a few minutes by car from Grantham Prep School. For other local suggestions, we are happy to help. Please contact us.
Questions
If you have any questions before your register, please contact us.
