Oxford Cello School

Oxford Cello School Inspirational all-round courses for all ages and abilities This remains our philosophy.

The Oxford Cello School (OCS) is an international cello school founded in 1980 by Marianne Gottfeldt to provide a unique opportunity for cellists to focus on their instrument and receive the very best tuition in an intensive environment. Our dedicated and enthusiastic staff, as well as other course members, provide inspiration and encouragement which stimulates students to develop previously unexploited potential. Since its establishment the OCS has been proud to welcome students of all ages, backgrounds, nationalities and abilities. Our orchestras take advantage of the cello's unrivalled versatility and have performed a vast repertoire of works from all musical eras including pieces from eminent modern composers commissioned by the OCS. We take the task of helping players to improve very seriously and our excellent staff/student relationship creates the ideal relaxed atmosphere in which to achieve fantastic results. Flexibility is always a priority and we consider the individual needs of each and every student to be of paramount importance.

The always beautiful Chapel of Malvern College and our musicians 🫶
25/09/2026

The always beautiful Chapel of Malvern College and our musicians 🫶

Thanks to all of these cellists for our concert in August 2026! Well done everyone 👏 and we hopefully see you next summe...
25/09/2026

Thanks to all of these cellists for our concert in August 2026! Well done everyone 👏 and we hopefully see you next summer in Oxford!

25/09/2026

Looking back on a wonderful adult course in August 2026! ☆☆☆ Thank you for such a good time!

Thanks for another wonderful year at OCS, hopefully we'll see you all in 2027! 😊
16/08/2026

Thanks for another wonderful year at OCS, hopefully we'll see you all in 2027! 😊

16/07/2026

Making Tchaikovsky look convincing is harder than an arena fight! 🎻

Pedro Pascal is set to star in 'Behemoth!', the brand new movie from Oscar-nominated director Tony Gilroy. In preparation for the film, Pascal learned to play the cello, and said: "holding the bow correctly alone takes a day's lesson", in an interview with Vanity Fair.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4vBJFUa

Upcoming concert featuring our wonderful Susie Allan
01/03/2026

Upcoming concert featuring our wonderful Susie Allan

Roderick Williams baritone; Susie Allan piano 'Love flows as the brook flows…'

24/12/2025

Wishing you a very Happy Christmas 🎄 😊

26/10/2025

The Caswells Cello event returns this month for the 4th year… with one big difference – In previous years we’ve run it over 3 days in North Oxfordshire but this year we’re splitting the event in two:

Two days in Banbury (Unit 15 Beaumont Close, Banbury OX17 2DB)

27th Oct 10am – 5pm
28th Oct 10am – 6pm
Coming by train? Give us a shout and we’ll collect you from the station.

Two days in London (96 Clerkenwell Rd, London EC1M 5RJ)

30th Oct 10am – 5pm
31st Oct 10am – 7pm
5 minute walk from Faringdon station.

As in previous years this event is very popular so it is imperative you book early should you wish to try instruments or bows. Walk-ins welcome for cases, strings and accessories.

Find out more here:
https://www.britishcellos.org/bcs-event/caswells-cello-event-2025-banbury/

Applications for our 2026 courses are now open 🙂:Children's Courses - 1st to 8th AugustAdults' Courses - 8th to 15th Aug...
04/10/2025

Applications for our 2026 courses are now open 🙂:
Children's Courses - 1st to 8th August
Adults' Courses - 8th to 15th August
Venue: Malvern College

5% discount for 2025 students.

Oxford Cello School - Inspirational all-round summer cello courses for all ages and abilities Cello Summer Camp

20/09/2025

Calling young string players working at Grade 5 standard or above!
Come and spend a day at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire working with fantastic tutors and meeting other like-minded young people.
And all FREE of charge!

Violin and Cello - Sunday 5th October
Viola and Double Bass - Sunday 12th October

Book now at the link below.

https://www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoire/events-calendar/string-gym-05-12-10-2025

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