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.
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:
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:
Brass Ensemble - 1.15 - 2.05pm
Grade 1/2 onwards
Saxidentals - 3.15 - 3.45pm
Grade 3/4 onwards
Senior Strings - 4 - 4.30pm (Larch Hall)
Grade 1/2 onwards, from Year 6
Rockschool - Sessions from 3.15 - 6pm
Grade 1 onwards
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
Musical Theatre Ensemble - 4 - 4.45pm
Years 10 - 13.
Thursday:
Big Band - 3.15 - 5pm
Grade 4/5 onwards, in addition to other ensembles
BIg Band 2
Grade 1/2 onwards, in addition to other ensembles
Friday:
Guitar Ensemble - 3.15 - 4pm
Grade 1 onwards.
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)
