ORTE Inspire Programme
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Culture · History · People · Society · Nature · Science · Professional Worlds · Careers
EXPERIENCE · REFLECTION · EXPRESSION · CONNECT · SHARE
ORTE Inspire Short-Term Programme is designed for young people aged 6–19, fostering creativity, empathy, and independent thinking in the age of AI.
Through direct engagement with world-class artists, institutions, and practitioners, participants explore meaningful ideas, exchange perspectives with peers from diverse cultural backgrounds, and develop the human-centred mindset and global outlook needed for the future.
UK Arts Award Programme
An Arts Award programme delivered through ORTE, an Arts Award Centre, offering a UK-recognised arts education qualification.
Next : The 2026 Autumn Edition
ORTE Young Musician Gala Concert - 28th Wed 17:00-19:00 (16:30 Door Open)
ORTE Inspire Program - Two Pathways, One shared Experience
For Discovery Pathway - All the Activities and UK Arts Award Qualification for all instrumentalists, regardless of musical experience
Small-group learning, Direct engagement with world-class artists and institutions
For Performance Pathway - All the Activities and UK Arts Award Qualification + 2 individual lessons + Performance
for 3 Violinists, 3 Pianists, 2 Young Pianists
ORTE Nextone Workshop
Music x Identity x Culture x World x Creativity
with ORTE Nextone Workbook
At the Royal Academy of Music
ORTE Sound Garden
Music x Nature x Perception x Sense x Leadership
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Inspired by the work of Prof. Eric Clarke, Emeritus Professor of Music, University of Oxford.
Taste × Listening Workshop
Music × Science × Senses × Understanding
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Special Sweets created by Hideko Kawa, former Head Pastry Chef at the three-star restaurant in UK
At the Royal Academy of Music
Meet the Profesisonals
Music × Careers × Real-World Experience × Future
A discussion with West End actor Saori Oda about pursuing your dreams, and imagining your future.
At the Royal Academy of Music
Royal Festival Hall Exploration
Music × Society × Community
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Exploring the Hall as a symbol of community, discovering how music connects people and society.
(Discovery Pathway Only)
Music Gallery Exploration
Music × History × World × Society
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Exploring music from around the world to discover the stories, histories, and societies behind the sounds.
2026 Autumn : Horniman Music Gallery
The World of Instrument Making
Music × Craft × Technology × Tradition
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Steinway Piano Workshop Visit
Royal Academy of Music Strings Workshop Visit
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Explore Backstage &
Professional Worlds
Music × Stage × People × Performance
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Discovering the professional work behind the stage.
2026 Autumn : ROH Carmen and more
Inspire Programme Activities
UK Arts Award Programme
Age 6-11 : Explore Arts Award
Age 12-19 : Bronze Arts Award
Bronze Award holders : Gold Arts Award
All activities are supported by ORTE Worksheets and Reflection Sessions.
Music Aptitude Exploration
Music × Aptitude × Interest × Listening
Developing musical aptitude skill for MAT 11+, covering both 4-section and 7-section test formats, exclusively for our Arts Award Explore qualification group aged 6–11.
11+ Musical Aptitude Preparation | Ages 6–11
NEXT : The 2026 Autumn Edition
ORTE Young Musician Gala Concert - 28th Wed 17:00-19:00 (16:30 Door Open)
Discovery Pathway : 500£ / Performance Pathway 800£ (for Violinists and Pianists), 700£ (for Young Pianists)
Professors, Artists
©︎Roger Harris
Prof. Julian Jacobson
Chairman of Beethoven Piano Soceity
For Pianists' Lessons
Prof. Levon Chillingerian
Leader of the Chilingirian Quartet
For Violinists' Lessons
Eri Yamamoto
International Pianist, Accompanist
For Young Pianists' Lessons
For Violinist Accompaniment
Hideko Maxwell Stuart
World-Renowned Pastry Chef
For Sound x Taste Workshop
Artists
Venues
Owen Ho
Composer
For Nextone Workshop, History
Saori Oda
Broadway Musical Actor
For Discussion
St. Marylebone Parish Church
For Concert, Closing Celemony
Royal Academy of Music
For Lectures, Lessons, Reflections
Queenborough Hall
For Discussion Session
For Workshops, Educational Experiences
Steinway Piano London / Royal Opera House / Royal Albert Hall / Royal College of Music, and more...
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Future Opportunities - 'Ambassador' programme
Participants of the workshop are invited to join the Japan Share Program as ambassadors at no additional cost.
In the Japan Share Program, participants may take part in workshops, performances, and talks at schools and public facilities across Japan.