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Each summer we welcome students from across the world to RCS, both in-person and online. Our varied music programme has something for everyone. After a successful Summer 2025, we look forward to welcoming you in Summer 2026!
Our courses are aimed at both beginners who want to experience their first taste of performance, and experienced students who want to further develop their musicianship skills.
Have a look at the courses available below:
Music Summer Schools 2026
- Introduction to Composition (ages 12-17) – 29 June – 1 July 2026
- Percussion (ages 12-17) – 29 June – 3 July 2026
- Choral Singing: Young People (ages 12-17) – 6 – 8 July 2026
- Keyboard: Intermediate (ages 9-17, Grade 4-7) – 6 – 10 July 2026
- Introduction to Music Production (ages 12-17) – 6 – 10 July 2026
- Music Makers (ages 5-7) – 6 – 10 July 2026
- Music Makers (ages 8-11) – 6 – 10 July 2026
- Classical Guitar (ages 10-18) – 13 – 17 July 2026
- National Youth Wind Ensemble of Scotland: Seniors (ages 12-18, Grade 6+) – 11 – 17 July 2026
- National Youth Wind Ensemble of Scotland: Intermediate (ages 9-15, Grade 3-5) – 13 – 17 July 2026
- Piano (ages 12+, Grade 8+) – 20 – 24 July 2026
- Saxophone (ages 12-17) – 20 – 24 July 2026
- Brass (ages 12-17) – 20 – 24 July 2026
- Music Theory: Pre-Grade 5 (Online) – 21 – 23 July 2026
- Jazz (ages 12-17) – 27 – 31 July 2026
- Strings (ages 12-17) – 27 – 31 July 2026
- Accordion (ages 12-17) – 27 – 31 July 2026
- Harp (ages 12-17) – 27 – 31 July 2026
- Music Theory: Post-Grade 5 (Online) – 28 – 30 July 2026
- Popular Music (ages 12-18) – 3 – 7 August 2026
- Teaching Youth and Community Choirs (18+) – 29 June – 1 July 2026
- Choral Singing: Adults (18+) – 3 – 5 July 2026
- Vocal Performance: Pre-Masters Opera Stagecraft (20+) – 20 – 24 July 2026
- Vocal Performance: Pre-Undergraduate Classical Singing (16 – 22) – 21 – 24 July 2026
- Piano (ages 12+, Grade 8+) – 20 – 24 July 2026
- Making Music: Film and Video Games (16+) – 20 – 24 July 2026
- Music Theory: Pre-Grade 5 (Online) – 21 – 23 July 2026
- Music Theory: Post-Grade 5 (Online) – 28 – 30 July 2026
- RAAG Rhythms: North Indian Classical Music (16+) – 31 July – 2 August 2026
- Composition (16+) – 3 – 7 August 2026
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Get in Touch
The best way to contact Short Courses is through our email: shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk. Our inboxes are monitored 6 days a week, and we reply to queries in a timely manner. This is the best and most direct way for us to answer any questions or concerns you may have as we can direct your email to the most appropriate member of staff.
You can also reach us by phone on: 0141 270 8342. Please note that with many of our staff working part time hours, we won’t always be able to take your call. Please send an email to shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk with a brief description of how we can help, and we’ll be in touch.
We understand that some students may wish to talk to a member of staff over the phone or in the office. Please email us at shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk and with a description of how we can help, and we’ll be able to organise a call or meeting with the most appropriate member of staff.