Make Music Weekend School
Play. Perform. Make your own soundtrack.
Get ready to join a music school like no other. Take your love for music and turn it into something that lasts a lifetime with unique chances to learn and play with an inspiring group of people.
These classes, courses, choirs and ensembles put your love of music at the centre of everything you learn, along with some incredible performance opportunities as your playing develops.
The main Weekend School application deadline has passed, but you are still welcome to apply for one of our ensembles. Please email youngmusicians@theglasshouseicm.org for support with late applications.
Choose the right class for you
Unsure which class to choose? Check out our Weekend School class guide.
Foundation and Step Up - More Info
Age: 4 – 14
No audition required
Foundation and Step Up programmes are an exciting way for young beginners to learn music and develop through lessons and playing together. Lay the Musical Foundations for a lifelong love of music and Step Up to playing together in a group.
Elevate - More Info
Age: 14 – 18
No audition required
Starting September 2026
Elevate gives young musicians the space to grow, experiment and define their sound. Develop technique, explore music language, write, produce and collaborate in a supportive, future-focused programme designed to help them thrive.
Centre for Advanced Training - More Info
Age: 10 – 18
Audition required
The Centre for Advanced Training is for young people with a passion for music and the potential to take it further in a wide range of instruments, voice and composition.
Ensembles - More Info
Age: 10-18
Auditioned and Non-Auditioned
Ensembles are led by superb performers and musicians, with guest artists and amazing performance opportunities giving unique experiences to young players. Sing or play in a wide range of styles and learn with others.
Bursaries
Making music transforms lives. Make Music: Young People helps people discover skills and confidence and has helped people go on to work, study and most importantly love music throughout their lives.
This experience should be available to anyone. If finances could be a barrier to you (or your child or young person) joining us please get in touch to find out more about bursaries or grants to help cover any costs.
- Lots of students don’t have to pay any fees at all.
- In 2025-2026 families received over £230,000 of bursaries.
- 60% of Centre for Advanced Training students received a bursary.
Find out how to support children and young people to study music through our bursary programme below or contact youngmusicians@theglasshouseicm.org.
How to apply
Our Make Music Young People programme follows the academic year (September – July).
The main Weekend School application deadline for starting September 2026 has passed, but you are still welcome to apply for one of our ensembles. Please email youngmusicians@theglasshouseicm.org for support with late applications.
Need more information and want to know the key dates about applying to Weekend School:
Read our application guide