“The space to completely focus on rehearsal and practice in a beautiful and inspiring setting. The coaching was incredibly valuable, and the two concerts in Jubilee Hall were a wonderful opportunity to showcase what we had worked on.”

Britten Pears Young Artist 2024–25

This series offers emerging chamber ensembles the opportunity to take time away from their usual commitments and focus on their development as a chamber ensemble. This could be a chance for dedicated rehearsal time, exploring new repertoire or time out to reflect and refresh. Ensembles must have already been working together for a least two years.

Read about the experience of the the Chaos String Quartet on Chamber Music in Residence.

As part of a residency, ensembles will be able to work with a mentor to provide 1–2 days of coaching. We will do our best to enable you to work with a mentor of your choice.

Each residency lasts a fortnight and includes two lunchtime concerts at the Jubilee Hall in Aldeburgh, the original home of the Aldeburgh Festival.

This opportunity is all about flexibility for the ensemble. Chamber groups are able to plan their own schedule and take the time to listen and work on what is important to them. You will have exclusive use of one of our world class studios or rehearsal rooms for the full period.

As part of a residency, we encourage ensembles to also engage with our other strands of work at Britten Pears Arts, including our Aldeburgh Young Musicians programme, work in local schools, people in later life & music in the criminal justice system.

As with all BPYAP courses, there is no fee to attend, we will cover travel costs, local accommodation and most meals. Additionally, we have a small budget to provide financial support, including help with childcare costs and removing barriers to access.

Applications are open to chamber ensembles of between three and six members of any instrumentation and with any areas of repertoire focus. This course is for existing ensembles that have been formed for at least two years with substantive performance experience. We are accepting applications internationally; you do not have to be a resident of the UK or EU in order to apply for this course.

To apply for this course click here.