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Workshops & Masterclasses

Saturday 31st January

Joseph McHardy

Organ Masterclass
with Joseph McHardy


Saturday 31st January 2026
St Andrew's Church

​2.00 - 3.30pm​

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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.

Saturday 14th February

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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
 

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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​
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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.

Sunday 15th February

Schools Workshop

Come and Sing!
Carmina Burana

with Helen Smee


Sunday 15th February 2026
English Martyrs' School

1.30 - 8.30pm

Join this large-scale community workshop and performance of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana!
 

​Ages 11+

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