The Big String 2026
A two day orchestral project for string players.
A really inspiring couple of days – my child was on such a high at the end of each day and so proud after the concert
Accessible, joy-filled musical excellence
The Big String 2026
Bookings now open!
The Big String starts our holiday courses in 2026! Our annual two-day project for string musicians will run over the spring half term break on 16th & 17th February 2026. Designed for string musicians aged 5 to 18, at all levels from pre-Grade 1 to post-Grade 8.
The first day will be held at Dean Close Senior School in Cheltenham, then this year we will move to Tewkesbury Abbey for the second day, for rehearsals and an afternoon performance.
The project is directed by GAM Principal Glyn Oxley and supported by tutors from Gloucestershire Academy of Music and Make Music Gloucestershire.
16-17 February 2026
Day 1 - Dean Close Senior School, Cheltenham GL51 6HE
Day 2 - Tewkesbury Abbey, Tewkesbury, GL20 5RZ
9:30- 4pm each day
Concert - 17 February 3pm, Tewkesbury Abbey
The course cost is £60
