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 unexp
01/03/2026
Upcoming concert featuring our wonderful Susie Allan
Roderick Williams baritone; Susie Allan piano Roderick Williams baritone; Susie Allan piano 'Love flows as the brook flows…'
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/
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.
Cello Summer School | Oxford Cello School | United Kingdom 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
Our dates for 2026 will be as follows:
Children's Courses - Saturday 1st to Saturday 8th August
Adult Cello Course - Saturday 8th to Saturday 15th August
Venue - Malvern College
We'll be accepting applications from 1st October and students who attended any course in 2025 can take advantage of a 5% discount.
We look forward to seeing you in August 2026 🙂
29/08/2025
Adult Cello Course & Staff 2025
21/08/2025
Orchestra Rehearsal!
☆ Pirates of the Caribbean ☆
21/08/2025
Adult solo performances