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 (new) Senior Chamber Concert in the evening at Our Lady and St Vincent’s church, Mutton Lane. All our chamber groups, and older performers will play in this one only. Formal dress code: black and white. See pictures below.
*6th, as usual, plus a Junior Chamber Concert from 1-2:30. Our younger, resident, individual students will be invited to play in this one. Dress code: smart casual.
*13th, morning rehearsals as usual and FULL CONCERT (all orchestras and choir) at 7 o’clock, Mount Grace Hall Dress code: see pictures below.

Easter 2026 dates (Full Orchestra concert on 21st March)

Jan10, 17, 24, 31
Feb7th, (14th and 21st half term) 28th
March7th, 14th . Junior and Senior Chamber concerts dates to be confimed
March*21st, morning rehearsals as usual and FULL CONCERT (all orchestras and choir) at 7 o’clock, Mount Grace Hall Dress code: see pictures below.

Summer 2026 dates (Full Orchestra concert on 11th July)

April 18th, 25th,
May2nd, 9th, 16th (23rd, 30th half term)
June6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Junior and Senior Chamber concerts dates to be confimed
July4th,
*11th, morning rehearsals as usual and FULL CONCERT (all orchestras 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. Please present yourself tidily, you are on stage.

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