We always like to hear from parents and participants after each course . . .

Here is some of the wonderful feedback we received following our April 2024 course . . .

We cannot thank you again enough for the most extraordinary week you gave the children at MFS 2024. It lifted them in so many ways, re-engaged C in music and they both returned brimming with enthusiasm for it all. The concert was just beautiful and life affirming and how glorious to have some sunshine for our lunch too. It was really the best tonic and gift we have had this year seeing all the children so energised

A HUGE thank you for organising a fantastic week at Magdalen 2024!  The concert was wonderful... so much hard work, so much inspiration and so many buzzing happy kids.  I know that you all put in a lot of hard work behind the scenes to make it all possible - but wow what an amazing achievement!  And it's really special to see children of all different ages having so much fun together.

C absolutely loved every minute.... It's really special for him to come somewhere to play music without constantly feeling as if he's in the shadow of his older siblings - so thank you for all the encouragement you have given him.  In fact he has even agreed to play in Alma's master class (if that happens again) - which I never thought I'd hear!

R and B had a wonderful time at Magdalen Farm. Polly and the whole team are heroic in the way they orchestrate (!) the experience with such energy and thoughtfulness. We were slightly nervous about B being away from home for a whole week - by far the longest she's been away from us - but we needn't have worried. It was obvious when we saw her at the concert that she had loved every second. She said to me afterwards what she most enjoyed was that they didn't just play music, they also got to make music. Both girls came away with more confidence about their playing, and they have hardly stopped singing the songs. Plus all the other creative and fun activities with new friends, surrounded by nature, and not a TV or ipad in sight. I hope it will continue to be part of their lives for many years to come.

I Just want to say how much P loves coming to Magdalen Farm Strings. Each year he has been, he has come back more enthusiastic than the previous year. Not only has it helped him musically but he comes back with so much more self confidence and enthusiasm for life.   It gives him something that cannot be put into words and will stay with him forever.  He can’t wait for next year. Many thanks for all you do to make this happen each year. It is very special.

Thank you for another year of so much fun at Magdalen Farm. S absolutely loved it. She was so happy to be there that she is already looking forward to next year.  It is a terrific week for the children, a technology detox, nourishing friendship, the love for nature and last but not least, the love for music.