Music weekly learning programmes
Join us in Oxford or online
Studied on a weekly schedule, usually over one term (10 weeks), our weekly learning programmes in music include courses that meet in Oxford, online courses with live-time sessions, and flexible online courses
As well as weekly classes, we also offer day schools, flexible online courses and summer schools in music.
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Upcoming courses
Online - live • Short courses
A course for anyone who loves music but wants to understand it better. We explore classical, jazz, pop, folk and world music in a non-technical way from the point of view of the listener, aiming to give a deeper sense of involvement in the music.
- Thu 16 Apr 2026 – 25 Jun 2026
- 10 meetings
- 3:30 – 4:30pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
A practical course for singers who have attended 'Learn to Sing - vocal technique' or have other singing experience. The course will examine the words and the musical settings of a selection of songs to learn the techniques and art of interpretation.
- Tue 21 Apr 2026 – Tue 23 Jun 2026
- 10 meetings
- 7:00 – 9:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Composers such as Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven developed the string quartet to become the vehicle for some of their profoundest creations as well as for musical wit and entertainment. We will examine the string quartet from its origins to the present.
- Thu 23 Apr 2026 – Thu 21 May 2026
- 5 meetings
- 4:30 – 6:30pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
From Cristofori’s revolutionary idea of creating a keyboard instrument with hammers, the piano has become a central element in music making. This course explores the evolution of the instrument and its repertoire over three centuries.
- Wed 27 May 2026 – Wed 24 Jun 2026
- 5 meetings
- 4:30 – 6:30pm
In-person day/weekend • Short courses
Even after 150 years, Wagner's epic cycle of four operas, the "The Ring of the Nibelungs", remains one of the great challenges, for performers and listeners alike. In this day school, Dr Peter Copley gives a comprehensive introduction to the cycle.
- Sat 27 Jun 2026
- 9:45am – 5:00pm
Summer schools • Short courses
This course examines the illustrious musical history of Oxford. You will become familiar with how the city contributed to England’s musical history through its educational systems, world-renowned ensembles, and ambitious concert halls.
- Sun 05 Jul 2026 – 11 Jul 2026
Analysing Classical Music: An Introduction
The aim of musical analysis is to understand how music exerts such a powerful effect on us. This course introduces some of the main approaches...Peter Nostrand
Peter visits regularly from the States to take our weekly classes in music while his wife takes our history classes.