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MCSS is a community music course held over 4 days at St. Marks Church, West Parley, Ferndown. This year is its 15th year and it encompasses all instruments, ages and abilities from grade 3 upwards. We have professional, well established tutors and conductor. We encourage an informal but structured atmosphere with a very sociable approach. Applicants may order catering daily with home-grown produce and homemade fare.

MCSS 2025 was another great year for applicants, our full ensemble topped 30 players on the concert night. We have had an overwhelming number of messages of praise and congratulation.

Our repertoire this year included:

• Clog Dance
• Farewell to Stromness
• Garden Party
• Gladiator
• Greased Lightning
• Mr Blue Sky
• Rhythm of Life
• Shepherd’s Hey
• Soul Bossa Nova
• Spanish Flea
• Spooky
• Spread a Little Happiness
• Stairway to Heaven
• The Ashokan Farewell

We are already planning for the 2026 installment of this unique event - details and how to apply.