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

Workshop now full

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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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Sunday 15th February

Instrument Rehoming Scheme Stall

Come and try out a range of instruments on our stall of donated instruments!

If you would like to apply for an instrument for free, head over to our Instrument Rehoming Scheme page to find out more

Free sheet music also available!