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This Week’s News

Emergency changes – Saturday 7 February

CMA will be relocating all activities for this one Saturday only to the Royal Grammar School (RGS), High Wycombe.

The Big Band Bash concert will be relocated – to All Saints’ Church, High Wycombe – 7pm.

Rescheduled – Tuesday 10 February

Sessions have been cancelled on this date, and will be rescheduled to Tuesday 24 February, still at RGS.

These changes are necessary due to unexpectedly restricted access to our usual premises and we regret any disruption caused.

Congratulations to our fabulous Senior Brass on their triumph at the Music For Youth National Festival – they have been invited to play at Birmingham Symphony Hall in July!

‘Wow, what a concert!’ ‘Breathtaking!’ ‘Two wonderful concerts, beautifully executed and hugely enjoyable’ – just a few of the comments from the delighted audiences at CMA’s 10th anniversary concerts.

CMA’s Concert Band have once again won the top Platinum Award at the National Concert Band Festival, consolidating their reputation as one of the leading youth bands in the UK.

Symphony Orchestra have been awarded a place in the National Festival of Music for Youth finals at Birmingham Symphony Hall in July.

‘It was a pleasure to be part of such a wonderful event – just amazing!’ – Mayor of High Wycombe Arif Hussain – Coronation Party, 2023

‘Thank goodness for CMA where so many experienced teachers guide students, from the very beginners to the most advanced!’

–Christine Rice, opera singer and CMA Patron

‘I am so proud of everything Chiltern Music Academy do.’

-Nicholas Daniel, oboist, conductor, BBC Young Musician of the Year 1980 and CMA Patron

‘It’s vital for local, talented string players to be able to explore and develop their natural musical gifts. CMA provides this education with wonderful creativity and passion.’

-Lawrence Power, viola virtuoso and CMA Patron