Each year the LSO Academy provides up to 30 promising young instrumentalists aged 14 to 24 with a unique opportunity to work with the great orchestral musicians of their time in a week of orchestral-focussed workshops and masterclasses at LSO St Luke’s. Participation and tuition are provided free of charge to successful candidates and free accommodation is provided for candidates who cannot travel to LSO St Luke’s daily.

The Academy programme includes orchestral repertoire coaching, masterclasses and chamber music tuition led by LSO Principals and special guests. The Academy week culminates in a public lunchtime concert at LSO St Luke’s.

‘I feel my playing and attitude to music has changed massively. I am very inspired by my week at the LSO Academy.’
Academy participant

Future Academies

The LSO Academy focuses on a different section of the orchestra every year. Future Academies will take place as follows:

• 2012 Brass
• 2013 Timpani & Percussion
• 2014 Strings
• 2015 Woodwind

2012 Academy: Brass

The LSO Brass Academy will take place from Monday 2 to Saturday 7 July 2012. The course will be directed by LSO Principal Horns Tim Jones and David Pyatt, LSO Principal Trumpets Rod Franks and Philip Cobb, LSO Principal Trombone Dudley Bright and Principal Bass Trombone Paul Milner and LSO Principal Tuba Patrick Harrild. The Academy tutors will guide students through an inspirational week of specialist masterclasses and intensive orchestral repertoire sessions, as well as workshops to explore ensemble performance in fresh and exciting ways.

The Academy culminates in a showcase concert on Saturday 7 July at LSO St Luke's.
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Thanks

The 2012 Academy: Brass is supported by

Angus Allnatt Charitable Foundation
The Ann and Frederick O'Brien Charitable Trust
Candide Charitable Trust
The Carpenters' Company
Charles and Pascale Clark
David HS Hobbs
David and Alexandra Scholey
The Ironmongers' Company
Matthew Hodder Charitable Trust
Musicians Benevolent Fund
Mr F Roberts
Rod Stafford
Seary Charitable Trust
The Worshipful Company of Barbers