Bishop's Stortford Music Centre

Head of Centre
Rosemary Richardson
Email: rosemary.richardson@hertsmusicservice.org.uk

Address
St Mary's Roman Catholic School
Windhill
Bishop's Stortford
CM23 2NQ

Contact
Administration, invoices and financial:
The Broxbourne Music Centre

Tel:  01992 556698
Fax: 01992 556697
Email: broxbournemusicenquiries@hertscc.gov.uk

Junior Music Group
9.00-10.00
musical adventures for parents and under 7s!
Are you 7 years old or under?  Would you like to have lots of fun and learn about music? Come and join the Junior Music Group at Bishop’s Stortford Music School.  We learn about music and movement, we sing and we play percussion instruments (no previous musical experience needed).

Theory Group
08.45-09.45, 6th Form Block
this group helps pupils develop general musicianship skills while preparing for Associated Board Examination requirements
It is run as a workshop allowing pupils to work at their own level and speed to prepare for different exams.

String Group
10.00-11.30, 6th Form Block
this group is for violin, viola, cello and double bass players between Grades 1 and 5
They play everything from Baroque to jazz and everything in between with more than a bit of fun along the way.  The group provides an excellent opportunity to develop ensemble skills, orchestral discipline and sight-reading.

Wind Band Hour
09.45-10.45, 6th Form Block
Wind Groups meet from 9.45-10.45 for a 'Wind Band Hour' which includes some work as a large ensemble and some pieces in a variety of smaller groups
We cater for Wind and Brass players of all different levels of experience by working with different combinations of instruments and genres, including chamber music. Playing in a group helps you develop ensemble skills, and orchestral discipline but more than that it gives the chance to have fun with music making.

Flute Choir
11.00-11.30, 6th Form Block
the Flute Choir has fun with music for flutes for three parts up to full flute choir repertoire which gives players the opportunity to share parts with others or learn to hold a line on their own. 
We work on musical skills such as communication, leadership and tuning.  Players also have the opportunity to play alto flute and piccolo.

Trumpet Group
10.45-11.30, 6th Form Block
currently a quartet with plenty of room for expansion, the Trumpet Group provides and opportunity for young players of approximately Grade 5 standard upwards to explore a wide-ranging repertoire

Mondays

East Herts Concert Band (at Simon Balle School, Mangrove Road, Hertford SG13 8AJ)
Monday: 19.00-21.00

Thursdays

Bishop’s Stortford Brass
16.30-17.30, 6th Form Block
for players of approximately Grade 5 standard upwards
This mixed brass ensemble plays repertoire from classical to contemporary and everything in between.

Fridays

Junior Brass Group
4.45-5.15
playing in a group helps you develop ensemble skills and discipline, but more than that it gives you the chance to have fun with music making
If you play a Brass instrument up to Grade 3 in standard – come and have a go.

Activities Timetable