11.15 – 11.30 | St Giles’ Cripplegate
Registration
Please note there are two groups in 2026.
Group A (ages 8-11) will meet at St Giles’ Cripplegate.
Group B (ages 12-15) will meet at a venue to be confirmed.

11.30 – 12.45 | St Giles’ Cripplegate
Session 1 – Repertoire & Technique
The first session starts the Explorers’ journey, meeting students where they are. Fun repertoire, musical games and practical ‘how to’ exercises will inspire the next steps.

12.45 – 13.15 | St Giles’ Cripplegate
Lunch – Please make your own arrangements.

13.15 – 14.30 | St Giles’ Cripplegate
Session 2 – Skills & Improvisation
Improvisation is the fastest way to gain confidence at the organ. Important new skills and techniques will be incorporated in an engaging way by our expert tutors.

14.15 – 14.30 | St Giles’ Cripplegate
Break

14.30 – 16.00 | St Giles’ Cripplegate
Session 3 – Choir Rehearsal
This session begins preparation for Choral Evening Prayer on Friday.
Singing is an important part of the organist’s journey, allowing the internalisation of melody and harmony, improving ear training and developing an understanding of musical shaping.

16.00 – 16.15 | St Giles’ Cripplegate
Break

16.15 – 17.00 | St Giles’ Cripplegate
Preparation for Westminster Abbey
Groups A and B.

18.00 – 20.00 | Westminster Abbey
Visit to Westminster Abbey
Groups A and B.
Students will be divided into three groups and will have the opportunity to play the five-manual and pedal Grand Organ, as well as the smaller instruments in the Lady Chapel and the Choir School.

10.00 – 11.30 | St Giles’ Cripplegate
Session 1 – Skills & Improvisation

11.30 – 11.45 | St Giles’ Cripplegate
Break

11.45 – 12.30 | St Giles’ Cripplegate
Session 2 – Choir Rehearsal

12.30 – 13.00 | St Giles’ Cripplegate
Lunch – Please make your own arrangements.

13.00 – 15.30 | St Giles’ Cripplegate
Session 3 – Build an Organ with John Stephens from the Inspiration Trust (both groups)

15.45 – 16.15 | St Giles’ Cripplegate
Session 4 – Preparing for Performance (both groups)

16.15 – 16.30 | St Giles’ Cripplegate
Break

16.30 – 17.00 | St Giles’ Cripplegate
Service Preparation with Drew Cantrill-Fenwick

17.15 | St Giles’ Cripplegate
Choral Evensong

18.15 | End

09.30 – 10.00 | St Giles’ Cripplegate
Choir Rehearsal

10.00 – 10.30 | St Giles’ Cripplegate
Organ Explorers Performance

10.30 | St Giles’ Cripplegate
Choral Eucharist

11.30 | St Giles’ Cripplegate
Coffee

11.45 | St Giles’ Cripplegate
Presentation of Certificate of Attendance

12.30 | St Giles’ Cripplegate
End