Benslow Music Courses and Concerts

Sophie Redfern joins Benslow Music as Head of Music and Learning: Sophie Redfern will join Benslow Music as the new Head of Music & Learning following Laura Thompson’s departure earlier this year.

Call to Audition: Voices and Viols: How to apply to sing in the Voices and Viols 2025.

Call to Audition: Charpentier's Messe pour M Mauroy: How to apply for the 2025 Benslow Baroque Oratorio Project

In Conversation with Jon Bennett of Moonrakers: The band frequently performs at Benslow and hosts folk orchestra and ukulele weekends. We had the pleasure of speaking with band leader Jon Bennet about his passion for music, the origins of Moonrakers, and what attendees can expect from their courses.

John Macnaughton Discusses The Benslow Klezmer Orchestra: This June, John partners with the talented Ilana Cravitz to present Benslow's Klezmer Orchestra. The course is designed for instrumentalists (including keyboard players) from all musical backgrounds. We had the pleasure to speak with John about his love of music, his career and the course.

New Courses Announced for Late 2024: To ensure a spot and avoid any disappointment, take advantage of the Benslow Music Membership and book early. Course bookings will open for members from 11 am on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, and for non-members online from 11 am on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In The Spotlight: Benslow Tutor Steve Bingham: Steve Bingham is acclaimed worldwide as an eclectic and sensitive musician who has a great rapport with audiences of all ages. He is also renowned as an educator and technophile. His quartet returns to Benslow this May to deliver a special weekend devoted to coaching pre-formed quartets. We caught up with Steve to discuss the course, his new album, his colourful career and more!

Composer Thomas Eggensberger Discusses His Love of Music: Thomas is a German composer and orchestrator based in Los Angeles. He creates expressive and modern music for film, television, trailers, and production music. He is also the founder of Inlet Audio, a sample library company dedicated to supporting musicians and fostering collaboration.

Up Close and Personal with Benslow Tutor Hazel Askew: Over the last fifteen years, Hazel has become renowned as a skilled and engaging performer on the folk scene, creating new interpretations and striking arrangements of traditional and original music in every project she works on.

In The Spotlight: Benslow Tutor and Bassist Mark Wade: Mark Wade is the founder and director of New Music Horizons, which promotes the work of emerging jazz and classical composers. Ahead of his Standard Jazz Repertoire course and concert with Marco Marconi on Monday 11 March, we caught up with Mark to discuss his career.

Benslow Music Interview: Award-Winning Musician and Benslow Tutor Liz Walker: Benslow Music Interview: Award-Winning Musician and Benslow Tutor Liz Walker.

Benslow Music tutor and award-winning artist Elizabeth Walker performs regularly on baroque, 8-keyed and modern flutes, primarily in orchestras based in the UK. Elizabeth also provides solo recitals at festivals and conventions in Holland, Toronto, Chicago and Orlando, Switzerland and throughout the UK. We caught up to discuss her career, current projects and advice for our course members.

Benslow Music hosts Cambridge Early Music’s Baroque and Renaissance Summer Schools: Benslow Music is once again happy to host Cambridge Early Music’s Baroque and Renaissance Summer Schools. The Baroque Summer School (21–28 July 2024) focuses on Campra’s L’Europe Galante. The Renaissance Summer School (28 July–4 August 2024) will be a chance to explore the music by Pierre de la Rue, Josquin, Verdelot and the darkly rich sound-world of early sixteenth-century Flanders.

In Conversation with Benslow CEO Michael Duffy: In Conversation with Michael Duffy, the new Chief Executive Officer of Benslow Music Trust

Michael Duffy has spent more than a decade working with classical and contemporary music organisations including Spitalfields Music, Mahogany Opera Group and the London Sinfonietta. We caught up to discuss his career, his love of music and his vision for Benslow’s future.

In Conversation with Lucky Thief: Lucky Thief is Ed Jefferson, a Bristol-based rock multi-instrumentalist who has written and recorded everything you hear on his debut album, aptly titled DIY

In Conversation with Saxophonist and Composer Hiruy Tirfe: A spotlight on Hiruy Tirfe

His career includes working with some of the most recognised names across several genres, including Patti LaBelle, Wyclef Jean, Solange Knowles and Robin Eubanks. We caught up to discuss his career and advice for budding musicians and students at Benslow.

CEO Appointment: Michael Duffy: Benslow Music Welcomes The Appointment of Michael Duffy as CEO

In Conversation with Drummer Ryan Sands: We continue our interviews with musicians with a spotlight on drummer Ryan Sands. Working with contemporary Jazz artists such as Terell Stafford, Geoffrey Keezer and Wayne Escoffrey, Ryan is a rising star.

In Conversation with Nic Fallowfield: A spotlight on Nic Fallowfield
Nic Fallowfield is a versatile musician with an impressive record as a conductor, violinist and teacher. Studying under the renowned conductor and teacher George Hurst in the early 90's, Nic has conducted orchestras in Finland, Greece, Romania, Germany and Austria. We caught up with him to discuss his career.

January- March 2024 Concerts Now Live: Why not plan ahead and grab your advance tickets today

Autumn/Winter Concerts Now Live: Don't miss your chance to buy your tickets now!

Late Summer News from Benslow Instrument Loan Scheme: A roundup of recent news from across at our Instrument Loan Scheme.

July-September Courses 2023 Now Published!: Booking for members opens on 27 February at 11am.

April to June Courses 2023 Now Published!: Booking for members opens on 12 December at 11am.

January to March Courses 2023 Now Available!: Booking for members opens on 1 September at 11am

Article: A Blank Page For String Players: Maureen Redbond explores a previously lost string quartet
by Emilie Mayer (1812 - 1883)

Traveller Review Awards 2022: We are delighted to have won a Traveller Review Award 2022 from @booking.com

Visiting Benslow Music: What we are doing to ensure that you can enjoy your visit to Benslow Music.

Peter Hewitt - Benslow Music CEO to retire August 2022: CEO Peter Hewitt announces retirement after 8 years at Benslow Music

90th Anniversary of the Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme: 1932-2022 A 90th year of celebration of the UK’s oldest Instrument Loan Scheme

Official Opening of the Aston Building: Judith Weir CBE, Master of the Queen's Music and President of Benslow Music, opens the Aston Building - the new home of the Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme

2022 Residential Courses and Booking Arrangements: A preview of our 2022 programme of courses and information on how to book.

Update from the Benslow Apiary: The Benslow honey bees have been busy this summer - read all the news from the Apiary

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