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This Week’s News

Spring Spectacular!

Saturday 29 March 2025
6.30pm
Amersham Free Church
Featuring Sinfonia, Academy Wind Band, Jazz Band and Recorder Ensemble
Tickets from Little Box Office

Congratulations to our fabulous Wind Quintet on their triumph at Maidenhead Music Festival – winning 1st prize in the U16 Ensemble Category

‘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 at Wycombe Swan on 4th May.

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

‘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