NLMS currently runs two annual courses. The Music Summer School, a week-long course for adult amateurs at Uppingham School, offers two orchestras, choir, brass ensemble, percussion ensemble and beginner string group. The String Quartet Weekend is an opportunity for pre-formed quartets to be coached by the members of the Bingham Quartet.

The Music Summer School runs in August each year. In 2026 the dates are 16th to 22nd. The next Quartet Weekend will be from 2nd to 4th April 2027, at Wydale Hall, Wydale, Scarborough.

NLMS MUSIC SUMMER SCHOOL
2026 online applications are now open

A challenging and enjoyable week of music-making in a very friendly atmosphere. A feature of the Music Summer School is the very high ratio of tutors to participants, with a professional tutor for each instrumental and vocal section.  All courses enjoy wide-ranging and exciting repertoire.

There will also be a range of open sessions run by members of the tutoring team, plus informal sessions which are member-led. Concerts take place on many of the evenings, given both by participants and professionals.

In 2026 we will again be using the excellent facilities provided by Uppingham School in the county of Rutland.

 

NLMS STRING QUARTET WEEKEND
The 2027 course runs from 2-4 April 2027 at Wydale Hall, Wydale, Scarborough
2027 online applications are now open

The course, which accepts a maximum of 6 pre-formed ensembles, offers the opportunity to be coached by the highly-experienced members of the Bingham String Quartet, and has proved extremely popular since it began over ten years ago.

Participating groups get individual coaching sessions from all the members of the Bingham Quartet, plus an informal concert by the Quartet and an open masterclass and Q & A session.