Term Dates
Rehearsals
September 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
October 3rd, 10th, 17th
(24th and 31st October half term)
November 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
December 5th, 12th
Concerts
5th December, 1pm – Junior Chamber Concert
Location: Gracewood Academy
11th December, 7pm – Senior Chamber Concert
Location: Our Lady and St Vincent’s Church
12th December, 7pm – Full Concert
Location: Gracewood Academy School Hall
Dress code: PBCMS dress (see below)
Rehearsals
January 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
February 6th
(13th and 20th half term)
February 27th
March 6th, 13th, 20th
Concerts
6th March, 1pm – Junior Chamber Concert
Location: Gracewood Academy
19th March, 7pm – Senior Chamber Concert
Location: Our Lady and St Vincent’s Church
20th March, 7pm – Full Concert
Location: Gracewood Academy School Hall
Rehearsals
April 17th, 24th
May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
(29th May and 5th June half term)
June 12th, 19th, 26th
July 3rd, 10th
Concerts
3rd July, 1pm – Junior Chamber Concert
Location: Gracewood Academy
9th July, 7pm – Senior Chamber Concert
Location: Our Lady and St Vincent’s Church
10th July, 7pm – Full Concert
Location: Gracewood Academy School Hall
Timetable
| Ensemble / Group | Time | Fee | Target Audience / Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superstrings | 8:55am – 9:40am | £7 | Beginner – Grade 3 |
| Amber Strings | 8:55am – 9:40am | £7 | Grades 3 – 5+ |
| Choir | 9:40am – 10:00am | Free | All ages welcome |
| Starter Wind Band | 9:00am – 9:30am | £5 | A few notes up to Grade 2 |
| Intermediate Wind Band | 10:00am – 10:30am | £5 | Grades 2+ – 5 |
| Phoenix Strings | 10:05am – 10:45am | £7 | Grades 5 – 8+ |
| Da Capo Orchestra | 10:05am – 10:45am | £7 | Ages 18+ (All Levels) |
| Advanced Wind Band | 10:45am – 11:30am | £7 | Grades 5 – 8 (Older children, adults by invitation) |
| Chamber Groups | 8:30am – 11:30am / 10:45am – 11:30am | £7 | Experienced players |
Dress Codes and Concert Info
Junior Chamber Concerts
- For beginners to grade 5.
- Dress is smart casual.
Senior Chamber Concerts
- All black, ironed and tidy, no very short skirts, please. Clean shoes, no trainers or sportswear.
Full Concerts
- Children wear white tops, black trousers/skirts (not too short please)
- Clean shoes – no trainers or sportswear.
- Gentlemen wear black tie and djs
- Ladies can wear all black.