Every musician who is eligible is expected to be in an ensemble or choir.
Our aim is a joined up musical pathway for all.
Playing and performing with others is an essential part of being a musician.
That is who we are.
Rock School Dates 23/24
Week of Monday 18th September to week of 27th November.
Week of 15th January to week of 18th March.
Gig is on Weds 27th March.
Week of 17th April to week of 26th June.
Gig on Weds 26th June.
Larch Teaching & Ensemble Weeks
Larch Teaching Weeks 2023-2024:
Week of Monday 11th September to week of Monday 4th December (12 weeks, 11 lessons, Beginners start 18th September)
Week of Monday 8th January to week of Monday 25th March (11 weeks, 10 lessons)
Week of Monday 15th April to week of Monday 1st July (11 weeks, 9 lessons + Make-up lessons)
Larch String Orchestra, Larch Wind & Brass & Choir Weeks 2023-2024:
Ensemble & Choir Weeks: (in blocks of 10)
Week of 18th September to Week of Monday 11th December
Week of Monday 8th January to week of Monday 18th March
Week of Monday 22nd April to week of Monday 1st July
Progression between ensembles is by ability, so that students are confident and can feel part of the group. Regular practice and commitment will ensure progression. Our ensembles are all year round and are not enrichment opportunities to 'come and go'. High expectations lead to fantastic performances in concerts.
Secondary Ensembles
Monday:
Brass Ensemble - 1.15 - 2.05pm
Grade 1/2 onwards
Junior Wind Band - 3.15 - 4pm
Wind and Brass players from Year 6, approx Grade 1 standards to Grade 3 / 4.
Concert Band - 4 - 5pm
Grade 3 approx onwards
Tuesday:
Saxidentals - 3.15 - 3.45pm
Grade 3/4 onwards
Senior Strings - 4 - 4.30pm (Larch Hall)
Grade 1/2 onwards, from Year 6
Wednesday:
Secondary Choir - 1.25 - 1.55pm
Open to all in Years 7 - 9
Chamber Choir - 3.15 - 4pm
Years 10 - 13, for singers who can read music
Rock School - Sessions from 3.15 - 6pm
Grade 1 onwards
Thursday:
Big Band - 3.15 - 5pm
Grade 4/5 onwards, in addition to other ensembles
Friday:
Guitar Platform - 3.15 - 3.45
Grade 1 onwards.
Guitar Ensemble - 3.45 - 4.15
Invitation only
Primary Ensembles
Tuesday:
Larch Strings - 3.25 - 4pm
String players from Easter of Year 3 onwards
Wednesday:
Larch Wind & Brass - 3.25 - 4pm
Wind and Brass players from Easter of Year 3 onwards
Thursday:
Year 2 & 3 Choir - 3.30 - 4pm (Larch Music Room)
Year 4, 5 & 6 - 3.30 - 4pm (Secondary Music Centre)
