Strings Auditioning Masterclass-Workshop with Hilary Sturt

🎵✨ The China-Britain Music Trust (CBMT) Masterclass Series is officially launched! ✨🎵

We’re excited to announce the first in our new series of auditioning masterclass-workshops, designed to help young musicians strengthen their performance and auditioning skills.

🎻 Strings Auditioning Masterclass-Workshop with Hilary Sturt

📅 Sunday, 26 October 2025 | 🕛 12:30 – 16:00

📍 Music Room, St Marylebone School, London (W1U 5BA)

👩‍🏫 Featuring:

We are delighted to welcome Hilary Sturt (violin/viola), distinguished faculty member at the Royal College of Music’s Pre-College programme, as our first confirmed educator. More celebrated guest teachers will be announced soon!

🎶 Who can apply?

String players aged 10–18, minimum ABRSM/Trinity Grade 5 (Grade 4 passed). Perfect for those preparing for senior music scholarships or conservatoire auditions.

🎵 What to expect:

• Perform a solo piece (violin, viola, cello, or double bass), up to 6 minutes

• Receive personalised feedback from Ms Sturt

• 8 performance slots (20 minutes each, plus interval)

• Pianist provided (accompanied or unaccompanied works welcome)

• Session concludes with a 30-minute talk open to all participants and attendees

  
  

📝 Logistics:

• Warm-up spaces available (priority given based on performance order)

• No rehearsal with pianist on the day – please prepare with accompaniment beforehand

• All accepted participants must attend the full session (12:30–16:00)

  
  

💷 Fee:

• £80 per student (1 parent attends free)

• £10 per spectator

  
  

👉 Spaces are limited – apply now and take your auditioning to the next level!

🎟 Or simply join us as an audience member – buy spectator tickets now for £10!