Welcome to the website for the Oxford Chamber Course.
You’ll find more information below, and you can also download our 2025 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 (generally 9.45am–2.30pm each day, Sunday to Friday) is for players who have taken Grade 3 up to Grade 5 standard and beyond.
The Intermediate Course (generally 10.35am–4.30pm each day, Sunday to Friday) is for players who are at least Grade 6 standard but have not yet taken Grade 7.
The Advanced Course (generally 11.40am–5.50pm each day, Saturday to Friday) is for players who have taken Grade 7 as a minimum, ranging up to Grade 8 standard and above.
The 2025 course will take place at Wychwood School from Saturday 2nd – Friday 8th August. On the Friday there will be rehearsals at the school through the day, leading up to the final course concerts that afternoon and evening.
For full details of this year’s course, including details of timings, fees, discounts, and other important information, please download the 2025 PDF brochure above.
All members of the course play in two different chamber groups, and every chamber group performs in one of the concerts at the end of the week.
Each course tier has its own chamber orchestra. There is also the Lower Orchestra, bringing together all the players on the Introductory and Intermediate Courses, and the Upper Orchestra, made up of everyone on the Intermediate and Advanced Courses. All orchestral groups take part in the concerts at the end of the week.
Every day features a different workshop, each exploring a different aspect of string playing and musicianship, and all the Advanced Course chamber groups also take part in a masterclass with a world-class chamber musician.
Lunch-breaks include social activities bringing together members of all three course tiers, 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 2025 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