Calendar for 2023 -24

Enquiries to admin@pbcms.org.uk We have a new double bass teacher starting in September.

Autumn 2024 (Concert is Dec 14th)

Sept7th, 14th, 21st, 28th,
Oct5th, 12th, 19th, 26th half term,
Nov2nd half term, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th,
Dec7th as usual, plus a Chamber Concert from 1-3 o’clcock (dress code: smart casual). Venue is Mount Grace School Hall.
14th, morning rehearsals as usual and FULL CONCERT (all groups and choir) at 7 o’clock, Mount Grace Hall (dress code: see pictures below)

Spring 2025 (Concert is March 29th)

Jan11th, 18th, 25th,
Feb1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd half term,
March1st, 8th, 15th,
22nd, as usual, plus a Chamber Concert from 1-3 o’clcock (dress code: smart casual)
29th, morning rehearsals as usual and FULL CONCERT (all groups and choir) at 7 o’clock, Mount Grace Hall (dress code: see pictures below)

Summer 2025 (Concert is July 19th)

April26th,
May3rd, 10th, 17th half term 24th, 31st
June7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
July5th,
12th as usual, plus a Chamber Concert from 1-3 o’clcock (dress code: smart casual)
19th, 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 – 11:30
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 10:05 -10:35 (beginners to gr3) £3 per session
  • Senior Wind Band 10:45am – 11:30am.£7
    Approx. Grades 4-7
  • 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
  • An informal Chamber Concert is run termly. This features solos and quartets. Dress is smart casual. Free entry for anyone for our Chamber concerts.

&

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

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