Workshops & Masterclasses

Saturday 31st January

Organ Masterclass
with Joseph McHardy

Saturday 31st January 2026
St Andrew's Church

2.00 - 3.30pm

One of the UK's leading keyboardists, Joseph McHardy, returns to Leicester MusicFest
to work with up to four organ students on technique, expression and registration.

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S.T.E.L.L.O.S Workshop
with Aric Prentice

Saturday 31st January 2026
St Andrew's Church
3.45 - 4.45pm

Have you ever wondered how the organ works? Find out in this fun interactive workshop where participants work together to build and play a mini organ!

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Play the Organ!

Saturday 31st January 2026
St Andrew's Church

5.00 - 6.00pm

A chance for players of any level to try out the newly-rebuilt Taylor pipe organ at
St Andrew's Church, Jarrom Street.

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Saturday 14th February

Express Yourself!
Musical Fun for all the Family
with Kirsty Body

Saturday 14th February 2026

English Martyrs' School
11.45am - 12.45pm

This workshop is particularly suitable for families with young children.

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Express Yourself!
Djembe Drumming
with Kirsty Body

Saturday 14th February 2026
English Martyrs' School

1.30 - 2.30pm

Work together to learn West African drum patterns.
Ages 9+

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Piano Masterclass
with Libby Burgess

Saturday 14th February 2026
English Martyrs' School

5.30 - 7.00pm

Renowned pianist and educator, Libby Burgess, will work with up to four pianists on a variety of repertoire, addressing technical and expressive elements in her characteristic warm style.

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