The International Summer School of Music at Shrewsbury is a week-long specialist music course for singers, pianists, conductors and composers. We run a host of different courses catering to a range of ages and abilities, and are committed to providing top-quality tuition in a friendly, supportive environment.
This year’s ISSMUS will take place between 11-18 August 2012. The summer school is held on the beautiful campus of Shrewsbury School, Shropshire, and all performance events are open to the general public. Every year we host around 130 students; most of our students are UK residents but a small number join us from abroad. We believe that all of us – students and tutors – benefit from not only following our own chosen courses, but also being able to observe other courses at work. A flexible timetable allows students the opportunity to spend at least one session a day observing other musical activities.
A week at ISSMUS offers you:
- Typically 3 hours of one-to-one tuition, with master-class observation and group sessions for composition, piano and solo voice courses; choral singers and conductors work in larger groups for about 30 hours over the week.
- Performance opportunities for all participants who wish to perform in public
- Seven nights with full board (wine is provided with dinner on the opening night), including morning coffee and afternoon tea
- Tutorial and practice rooms, in addition to other facilities
- A full programme of lunchtime and evening recitals and other entertainment
- An end-of-week party/cabaret
- A twice-yearly newsletter and regular web updates on plans for future developments
This website provides all the information you need to learn about our courses and facilities, and apply for a place at ISSMUS. If you still have questions, use the Contact page to write to our Administrator, who can provide you with further information.