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Chiltern Music Academy puts the play into playing and the passion into performance. Come and join in, and let your music out!

2023-24 marks ten years since the launch of CMA – look out for all the BIG 10 events planned in this celebratory year!

Christmas music from CMA

Remember these five gold rings?

CMA’s 10^th Christmas will be just as dazzling!

A Christmas singalong at CMA’s final sessions of term, 5/8/9^th December
Concert Band’s Scannappeal Concert, Thursday 7^th December
Vocus and Vocalise in collaboration with Chiltern Concert Band, Saturday 9^th December
Symphonic Wind Band in South Bucks RDA Christmas Nativity Service, Sunday 10^th December
Concert Band Carolling, Wednesday 20^th December at Tesco Amersham

Come and hear us! Full details HERE

CMA is extending its Saturday programme at Wycombe High School to include Performance Platforms, extended teaching slots, and Suzuki style workshops for strings. To take part in the Autumn term’s FREE taster sessions, please register on Little Box Office. Non-members welcome.

Fancy yourself as the next Adele, Wet Leg or Imagine Dragons? New for Autumn 2023 – Rock & Pop Club… Tuesdays@CMA

New for Autumn 2023: two new singing groups focussing on Musical Theatre Repertoire: ‘Showstoppers’ (year 5-8) and MT Voices (year 9-13) – no previous experience required! Tuesdays@RGS

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.

CMA’s Symphony Orchestra have once again triumphed at the Music For Youth National Festival, and performed at the Royal Albert Hall in November 2023.

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

‘Terrific concert. I can see the joy here – another brilliant concert from CMA!’ – MP for Wycombe, Steve Baker – Choral Concert, 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