Times of groups

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Autumn 2025 (Full Orchestras Concert is Dec 13th)

Sept6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Oct4th, 11th, 18th half term 25th
Novhalf term 1st 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
30th: Carols for Christmas Lights 4-8 o’clock (email us if you are interested in joining in).
Dec3 concerts this term are:
*Friday 5th a Senior Chamber Concert in the evening at Our Lady and St Vincent’s church, Mutton Lane. Formal dress code; black and white. See pictures below.
*6th, as usual, plus a Junior Chamber Concert from 1-2:30. Dress code: smart casual.
*13th morning rehearsals as usual and FULL CONCERT (all groups and choir) at 7 o’clock, Mount Grace Hall Dress code: see pictures below.

The price per head is:

  • One ensemble: ₤7/week, apart from Jnr Winds, £3 and choir, free.
  • Two or more £7 ensembles: ₤13/week. 3rd group still free.

If any of you have a financial difficulty then please speak to any of the committee. Fees are paid half termly. We request polite notice if you wish to stop, preferably half a term, please.

Individual Lessons
run between 08:30 – 1 o’clock
Group Rehearsals
run on Saturday mornings:

  • Super Strings 8:55am – 9:40am. £7
    Approx. Grades beginner-3
  • Amber Strings 8:55am – 9:40am. £7
    Approx. Grades 3-5+
  • Choir All ages welcome 9:40-10:00 (no fee)
  • Phoenix Strings 10:05am-10:45am. £7
    Approx. Grades 5-8+
  • Da Capo Orchestra 10:05 am – 10:45am £7
    Ages 18+ All Levels Welcome
  • Junior Wind Band 10:00 -10:30 (beginners to gr3) £3 per session
  • Senior Wind Band 10:45am – 11:30am.£7
    Approx. Grades 4-8, this is open for children, with additional D.C. members on invitation only
  • Chamber Groups run from 8:30 to 11:30. Please note that the quartets which start after Phoenix Strings will now run from 10:45 -11:30. £7
    Experienced players on invitation
  • Junior Chamber Concert for beginners to grade 5. Dress is smart casual. Free entry for anyone.

&

  • Full Orchestras Concert and Senior Chamber Concert: Dress: Children wear white tops, black trousers/skirts (not too short please), clean shoes (no trainers). Gentlemen wear black tie and djs, ladies can wear all black.

Tickets at the door only, £7 for the waged. Everyone welcome.