Holiday Music Courses 2013

Our Holiday Music Courses have now been running for 28 years; they provide a unique experience to all who come on them

Although we look forward to seeing the large number of our students who return year after year because they've enjoyed themselves so much and because of the friends they have made, we delight in welcoming newcomers who are quickly made to feel at home.

We believe that what makes our courses unique is our combination of

• high quality, inspirational tuition - from experienced music teachers/professional musicians,
• friendly atmosphere - where young people can make friends with other young musicians from across the UK and from Europe
• enthusiastic Welfare staff - who care for/entertain/create the 'fun' element for the students when not being tutored - and
• camping in the grounds of Hope Brook Primary School, Longhope, Gloucestershire - you can find more details here

Comments from parents after recent courses:

• She had another great week this year both musically and socially and it was all over too soon for her.
• He had such a brilliant time, I can't praise it enough.
• Both children had a wonderful time and have begged to be able to return next year.
• He asked if he could go again next year before he got into the car to go home!

Please browse around the site to see what we have to offer.   A summary of this year's course programme, including fees, can be seen in the table below and full details of all the courses can be found here, including what our students and parents have said about previous courses.

Meet our tutors here and our welfare staff here.   All teachers and welfare staff hold a current CRB.

How To Book:
You may book by downloading and completing the Booking Form and returning it with a £50 deposit to the address below (this deposit acts as a cancellation fee).   Cheques should be made payable to Gloucester Academy of Music.   Upon receipt of your application and deposit, you will receive an email confirmation of your booking.   Please use a separate form for each course booked.

Discounts:
Details of our many attractive discounts can be found here - simply click on the "Discount Details" panel below to show the information.

A couple of months before the course is due to start you will be sent an invoice for the remaining payment, a Health Form to complete on behalf of each student and a set of Joining Instructions.   These Joining Instructions include a list of what to bring, when to arrive, emergency contact details, etc. - and are also be posted on the website.   We do not provide tents and camping equipment.

All commuunication is by email unless you ask to receive everything by post at the time of booking.

If you have any questions or require more information or help, please contact the Courses Administrator -

by email at

by telephone on 01452 385162
(answerphone, but we always ring you back)

or write to:
Gloucester Academy of Music
11a Westgate Street
Gloucester
GL1 2NW