Welcome to the website for the Oxford Chamber Course.
In 2020 and 2021 we held very successful courses with necessary adjustments for Covid-19,
so we’re ready to do so again in 2022, or equally for a welcome return to normality!
You’ll find more information below, and you can also download our 2022 brochure here:
Download PDF brochure
Are you looking for a summer music course which combines intensive study under experienced coaches with the fun and enjoyment of making music together? Each summer the Oxford Chamber Course offers young string players aged 9–18 the opportunity to sample the special delights and challenges of playing chamber music – and a lot more besides.
The Introductory Course (10am–2.45pm each day) is for players of Grade 3 standard and above who have not yet taken Grade 6.
The Advanced Course (12 noon–5.30pm each day) is for players from Grade 6 standard up to Grade 8 and above.
The 2022 course will take place at Wychwood School from Monday 1st – Saturday 6th August. On the Saturday there will be rehearsals at the school through the day, leading up to the final course concert that evening.
For full details of this year's course, including details of fees, discounts, and other important information, please download the 2022 PDF brochure above.
All members of the course play in two different chamber groups, and every chamber group performs in the concert at the end of the week.
The concert also features two orchestral groups, one made up of everyone on the course, the other consisting of all the Advanced Course players.
Every day features a different workshop, each exploring a different aspect of string playing, and all the Advanced Course chamber groups also take part in a masterclass with a world-class chamber musician.
Lunch-breaks include social activities for members of both courses, such as the annual Jenga Tournament.
Our coaches
You can read a little about them below.

Janet Froomes

Miranda Walton

Vanessa Murby

Jacqueline Johnson

Judith Dallosso

Spike Wilson
How to apply
1 Download the 2022 application form here:
Download form
2 Open it and fill it in on your computer.
(Hint: use Tab or arrow keys, not Return, to move between items.)
3 Save it (please change the filename to include the child’s name)
and e-mail it to oxfordchambercourse@gmail.com.
4 Pay the deposit online (payment details are on the form).
Or get in touch with us if you prefer to apply by post.
Places are limited so early application is advised!
We look forward to hearing from you and will get back to you as soon as possible.
Judith & Tim Dallosso