In addition to the annual Festival , Aldeburgh Music also runs the Britten-Pears Young Artist Programme ( formerly the Britten-Pears School for Advanced Musical Studies ) , Aldeburgh Residencies - a program offering bespoke training and development opportunities to UK and international artists - Aldeburgh Young Musicians for exceptionally talented young people between the ages of 8 and 18 , The Jerwood Opera Writing Programme , for the development of new opera , as well as an extensive education program .
The festival is now organized by Aldeburgh Music , which also runs the Britten-Pears Young Artist Programme which gives young musicians a chance to learn from famous music teachers and perform in concerts .