Matilda Lloyd Masterclass Opportunity for Young Trumpeters
21st October 2025
In its 50th anniversary year, Ongar Music Club has announced an exciting opportunity for Essex’s young brass players. On Sunday 23 November 2025, internationally acclaimed trumpeter Matilda Lloyd will lead a Masterclass for Young Trumpeters at The Ballroom, Budworth Hall, Ongar.
The Masterclass is organised by Ongar Music Club, with support from the Essex Young Musicians Trust (EYMT) and the Belinda Starling Memorial Fund held by ECF.
The event will begin with Matilda coaching selected trumpet and cornet players, accompanied by pianist Joanna Smith. The day will conclude with a public recital, followed by an award ceremony where two bursaries of £1,000 each will be presented: the EYMT Norman Harper Bursary for the 12–18 age group showing the most promise, and the Belinda Starling Award for the 19–26 age group deemed most outstanding by Matilda.
About Matilda Lloyd
Described by BBC Music Magazine as a “trumpet extraordinaire,” Matilda has captivated audiences across the globe with her radiant tone, expressive phrasing, and dazzling virtuosity.
Find out more about Matilda here.
Applicants Must:
- Be aged 12–26 and of at least Grade 6 standard
- Have lived or studied in Essex, including any town or village that was part of Essex prior to 1965, or that straddles the Essex border with an Essex-based postcode
How to Apply:
- In the first instance, applicants should email Jane Webster, Chair of Ongar Music Club at chairman@ongarmusicclub.org.uk
- If selected to apply, applicants will need to submit a CV and a short video recording of no more than five minutes by 31 October 2025.
- Successful applicants will be asked to pay an entry fee of £30.
The Masterclass is open to the public, and audience members are invited to enjoy an afternoon of music-making, followed by an evening recital. A limited number of tickets will be available on the door.
Tickets can also be purchased in advance here or by visiting ticketsource.co.uk and searching ‘Ongar Music Club’.
If you wish to reserve a ticket at the door, please call the box office.
Box Office: 07970 791945
- Prices: £15 (all day), £8 (evening recital only), Under 18/Student all-day ticket, including recital: £5
- Doors open: 1:30pm, 2:00pm Masterclass, 7:00pm Evening Recital
- Location: The Ballroom, Budworth Hall, Ongar, CM5 9JG