Times of Saturday morning groups

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Summer 2026 (Full Orchestra concert on 11th July)

April18th, 25th,
May2nd, 9th, 16th (23rd, 30th half term)
June6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
July4th, 11th,
July
Concerts		*4th, Junior Chamber Concert at 1 o’clock dress code: informal, see below.
*Friday 10th Senior Chamber Concert 7 o’clock at Our Lady & St Vincent’s church, Dress code: black and white,
*11th, morning rehearsals as usual and FULL CONCERT (all orchestras and choir) at 7 o’clock, Gracewood school Hall. Dress code: see pictures below.

Autumn 2026 (Full Orchestra concert on 12th December)

September5th, 12th, 19th, 26th,
October3rd, 10th, 17th (24th, 31st half term)
November7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
December5th, 12th
December Concerts*5th, Junior Chamber Concert at 1 o’clock dress code: informal, see below.
*Friday 11th Senior Chamber Concert 7 o’clock at Our Lady & St Vincent’s church, Dress code: black and white,
*12th, morning rehearsals as usual and FULL CONCERT (all orchestras and choir) at 7 o’clock, Gracewood school Hall. Dress code: see pictures below.

Spring 2027 (Full concert on 20th March)

Jan9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th,
Feb6th, (13th, 20th half term) 27th,
March6th, 13th, 20th,
March Concerts*6th, Junior Chamber Concert at 1 o’clock dress code: informal, see below.
*Friday 19th Senior Chamber Concert 7 o’clock at Our Lady & St Vincent’s church, Dress code: black and white,
*20th, morning rehearsals as usual and FULL CONCERT (all orchestras and choir) at 7 o’clock, Gracewood school Hall. Dress code: see pictures below.

Summer 2027 (Full Concert on 10th July)

April17th, 24th,
May1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd (29th half term)
June(5th half term) 12th, 19th, 26th,
July3rd, 10th
July Concerts *3rd, Junior Chamber Concert at 1 o’clock dress code: informal, see below.
*Friday 9th Senior Chamber Concert 7 o’clock at Our Lady & St Vincent’s church, Dress code: black and white,
*10th, morning rehearsals as usual and FULL CONCERT (all orchestras and choir) at 7 o’clock, Gracewood school 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:

  • Superstrings 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
  • Starter Wind Band 9:00-9:30 £5 (a few notes up to grade 2)
  • Intermediate Wind Band 10:00 -10:30 (gr2+-5). £5 per session
  • Advanced Wind Band 10:45am – 11:30am. £7
    Approx. Grades 5-8, this is open for children, with additional D.C. members on invitation only
  • Chamber Groups run from 8:30 to 11:30 and 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.

&

  • Senior Chamber Concert: All black, ironed and tidy, no very short skirts, please. Clean shoes, no trainers or sportswear.
  • Full Orchestras Concert Dress: 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. Please present yourself tidily, you are on stage.

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