Times of groups

Enquiries to admin@pbcms.org.uk

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 in the Hall from 1-2:30 (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 12th)

April26th,
May3rd, 10th, 17th half term 24th, 31st
June7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
July5th, as usual, plus a Chamber Concert from 1-2:30 (dress code: smart casual)
12th morning rehearsals as usual and FULL CONCERT (all groups and choir) at 7 o’clock, Mount Grace Hall (dress code: see pictures below)

Autumn 2025 (Concert is Dec 13th)

Sept6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Oct4th, 11th, 18th half term 25th
Novhalf term 1st 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Dec6th, as usual, plus a 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 – 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 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, in cash please. Everyone welcome.