Held in collaboration with the historic Winchester College, the oldest independent school in the UK, Virtuoso International Music Academy will this year be running two residential courses from August 3-9th 2025.
Our courses
Strings
Our string course will be led by VIMA Artistic Director Nicole Wilson and her inspirational faculty of Heads of Strings from the UK’s top independent schools and professors from London’s Royal Conservatoires.
This picturesque location will be home to the most talented string players ages 10-18 from across the globe, grade 6 to Diploma level and beyond.
During the course students will work with our top tier professionals in a range of musical activities including chamber and orchestral music, workshops and masterclasses.
Find out more
Visit the strings website
Vocal
Our new vocal course is led by choral expert and TV personality Gareth Malone, former Swingle Singer, Imogen Parry and multi-instrumentalist singer Laurel Neighbour for a course that will sharpen your vocal skills, deepen your musical interpretation, and teach invaluable ensemble skills. We’ll be tackling a range of vocal styles through classical, close harmony, pop, as well as working with the VIMA string orchestra. Each day will feature games, creative work, vocal technique exercises, guided rehearsals, and ensemble practice.
Students applying for the vocal course must be of grade 5 standard or above on any instrument or voice and ages 10-18.
Find out more
Visit the vocal website
Both courses will culminate in a joint final concert, giving everyone a chance to develop and to shine.
As well as a packed schedule of music, in their free time during the week, students can make full use of Winchester College’s first-class facilities from their new sports facilities and pool, tennis and football, to movie, quiz and talent nights.
Each student who completes the course will receive a video recording of the final concert and special Certificate of Excellence, validated by ESTA UK.
Places are allocated by audition. Each student must submit a video recording with the completed application form so that the Virtuoso panel can select the most promising, talented and passionate young musicians to work with these world-class tutors.
For those students travelling from further afield there will be an extra 3 days before the course, enjoying the sights and music of London. If you’re interested in joining us then please email info@vima.org.uk.
Earlybird Deadline 31st December
December Course fee for applications received by 31st December £2000.
Applications received after 31st December £2500.
Once the limited number of places on the course are filled, then the application process will be closed.
Applications are by recorded audition. Please see the apply page of your chosen course for more information.
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