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
In-person weekly • Short courses
Discover what makes opera unique by exploring the poetry of the libretto through the artistry of the composer, singers, and the vision of producers. Examine the different elements that fuse into this most complete of all art forms.
- Mon 03 Nov 2025 – Mon 01 Dec 2025
- 5 meetings
- 2:00 – 4:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Discover classical music through five pivotal moments in its history. Explore the origins of opera, the symphony and other genres, and consider the revolutionary ways in which they were developed and transformed.
- Thu 06 Nov 2025 – Thu 04 Dec 2025
- 5 meetings
- 7:00 – 9:00pm
In-person day/weekend • Short courses
Join us in Oxford to explore the world of The Beatles through a mix of academic insight, cultural discussion, and multimedia experiences. This interactive day event is ideal for music lovers, pop culture enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the Beatles.
- Sat 15 Nov 2025
- 9:45am – 5:00pm
Online - live • Short courses
Explore the basics of classical music theory - notation, rhythm, melody, harmony and form - relating theory to practice with examples from over three centuries of repertoire. Also helpful for those preparing for music theory exams.
- Mon 12 Jan 2026 – 23 Mar 2026
- 10 meetings
- 2:30 – 3:30pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
For anyone with a passion for learning to sing. We will discuss and practise the fundamentals of vocal technique which will enable you to produce a well-supported and stable vocal tone.
- Mon 19 Jan 2026 – Mon 23 Mar 2026
- 10 meetings
- 7:00 – 9:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Explore the piano repertoire in a lively mixture of talks and workshops, with all students having regular opportunities to play. This term focusses on interpretation but technical issues will be discussed in the workshops. Open to players of all levels.
- Wed 21 Jan 2026 – Wed 25 Mar 2026
- 10 meetings
- 4:30 – 6:30pm
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.