The Tunnell Trust has always exclusively supported chamber groups and not individuals. We are providing a unique opportunity for groups to spend uninterrupted time together to rehearse and perform. Wendy Tunnell, the founder of the event, succeeded in creating an environment for young musicians which enables them to escape the pressures of everyday life as young professionals and to have the space and time to develop their musicianship further at a crucial ‘make or break’ stage in their careers.

The Young Musicians attend by invitation of the Trust which bears the cost in full.

The relationship between the young musicians and the ‘tutors’ is a collaboration, free from any traditional student-professor hierarchy. This collaboration concentrates on performance techniques, presentation and repertoire, aiming to better equip these talented youngsters in their future careers.

Strathgarry is a wonderful working environment set in the hills outside Pitlochry in Perthshire. There is space and accommodation for up to 10 groups to rehearse and an intimate concert hall, ideally suited to chamber music.

The schedule allows for extensive rehearsal as well as much needed performing opportunities for all in the five public concerts during the week.

With extensive press coverage and publicity relating to the week we aim to raise the profiles of the musicians attending. We invite a number of promoters to the event in the hope of securing future engagements for our musicians.

During the week there are a number of workshops with local schoolchildren, including a group of children with special needs, who benefit from the energy and enthusiasm of the young musicians attending the course.