"Those cares that do arise from painful melancholy": Depicting disaffection in the English madrigal Anne (alto) recalls an inspiring and educational day led by Dr Clive McClelland.
A Brilliant Week? Abso-lute-ly! Charlotte (alto) writes about our Lute Song course with Clare Wilkinson, Michael Solomon Williams and Jacob Heringman.
Choirs Have A Special Place In My Heart Trish (soprano) reviews our Come and Sing Day with John Rutter.
Community Clarinets Hannah writes about our outreach concert at Symonds House Leonard Cheshire Disability, Hitchin.
Live Cinema at Benslow Music Trevor (piano) enjoyed our Accompaniment to Silent Film course with David Sutton-Anderson.
No Treble Here? My week at Benslow Music Nathanael enjoyed our Cello Summer School with Gillian Thoday and Margaret Edis.
Nurturing Young Talent Dominic (countertenor) and Shoushik (soprano) reflect on their performances as part of our 2019 Baroque Oratorio Project.
Still Going Strong After All These Years Take Twenty hire our venue every summer and always have a great time.
Stretching Boundaries Alison (double bass) was encouraged to challenge her perception of what 'classical' music really is.
Tales from a Timpanist Ankie (timpani) recalls a thrilling Chamber Orchestra course with Richard Dickins.
The Best Way to Kick-Start An Academic Year! Mark and Karel write about our Violin Summer School with Susanne Stanzeleit.
The course inspired me so much so that I have been playing in every spare moment I have had since returning home! David benefited from the insights of jazz guitarist Simone Gubbiotti.
Tiny nuances that you never think of yourself make such a huge difference Fiona (violin) reviews our Late Starter String Orchestra with Sebastian Müller.
To visit Benslow Music is always a delight Geoffrey and Cian recall our Viola Summer School with Martin Outram.
What’s the collective term for mandolinists? Peter writes about our annual Mandolin Weekend course with Matt Norman.