Chamber coaching for SECONDARY schools
Receive free in-school coaching from our players for your school ensembles.
Applications for this term are closed but will open again for Spring term coaching on 19th October 2026!
ASMF offers bespoke coaching for Chamber ensembles in secondary schools and music hubs with expert musicians from our orchestra. If you have a chamber or small ensemble who you think could benefit from this opportunity, we would love to hear from you!
WHO
These workshops are aimed at secondary school age pre-formed chamber and small ensembles who could benefit from a masterclass style workshop working on a piece or multiple pieces known to the group.
WHAT
Our standard 2 hour workshop follows the following basic structure:
- Short (20 or 30min) performance / talk / Q&A from a group of ASMF musicians (this can be for a larger group of pupils than are taking part in the workshops)
- Coaching of 2 (or more) ensembles for around 1 hour (or 2 x 30m) with one or two ASMF musicians working with each group
- Final performance from each ensemble to their peers and ASMF musicians to showcase what has been worked on.
This structure is very flexible and can be adapted to pupils / teachers preferences if necessary.
APPLICATION PROCESS
STAGE ONE: Applications to register your initial interest in workshops in the Spring term will open on 19th October. We will be accepting applications until 16th November 2026.
STAGE TWO: We will review applications after this and respond to you by 23rd November. Please note if you are not successful for this round we will keep in touch for future opportunities.
STAGE THREE: Successful applicants will be sent further information to finalise the details for your workshop and begin logistic planning with our team.
HOW WE ASSESS APPLICATIONS
We consider:
- Which ensembles we think our musicians are best suited to coach based on style of music, repertoire and size of ensemble
- Availability of our musicians for your preferred date range
- Spaces where we can have extended impact, perhaps with a visit to an ASMF open rehearsal or concert!
Please note these workshops are designed for UK based schools and music hubs. If you are interested in international opportunities around our touring schedule, you can find more details in our Beyond the Stage brochure.
Independent schools are welcome to apply but may be asked to make a contribution towards costs of up to £400.
“I just wanted to reiterate how brilliant Monday was – you and your team were fabulous! The pupils haven’t stopped talking about it! which is exactly the kind of impact and inspiration I was hoping for! Genuinely positive feedback about watching you all play and participating in chamber groups – and even about playing in front of you all and each other – which was definitely a worry for many of them! We are all very much looking forward to seeing you again.”— Vicky Callow, Music teacher – Crickhowell High School
“I learned that music isn’t just playing the right notes, it was about teamwork.”— Anonymous, Workshop Participant
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