ORTE Inspire Programme
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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
Arts Award is a National Qualification that is officially regulated and approved by UK government qualification regulators, including Ofqual.
The programme includes official UK government-regulated Arts Award certification
Next : The 2027 Edition
2027 Edition will be announced in November
2027 Winter Edition : middle of February in London
2027 Summer Edition : Early and End of July in London
For ORTE Ambassadors only : Hungary edition in April, Japan Edition in October
Application : Click Here
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 Violinists, Pianists, 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 Philharmonia
Inspire Programme Activities
UK Arts Award Programme
Age 6-11 : Explore Arts Award
Age 12-19, Explore Award holders : 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
The 2026 Autumn Edition
ORTE Young Musician Gala Concert - 28th Wed 17:00-19:00 (16:30 Door Open) - Supported by the Embassy of Japan in UK
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 Chillingirian
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 Workshops
Saori Oda
West End Musical Actor
For Discussion, performance
Hinde St. Methodist Church
with Steinway & Sons Piano
For Concert, Closing Celemony
Royal Academy of Music
For Workshops, Reflections
Lessons and Rehearsal
For Workshops,
Educational Experiences
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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.