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A chance to play in an ensemble from the beginning upwards

We offer instrument-specific, tailored groups led by qualified musicians, bespoke to your child's standard and interests.  Playing in ensembles helps young people develop confidence, improve their playing, increase their motivation and have fun!

Sign up now for a place in 2023-24!

Please register on the link below to secure your place for September 2023.  Signing up entitles you to a trial session to see if your child enjoys attending.  If they come back the following week, we will add them to the books!

If your child attends the trial session only and doesn't return to the group, you will not be charged.

Our first sessions back are on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th September.

Junior Wind Band

A fabulous beginner group for pupils who can play a five notes on any woodwind or brass instrument, up to Grade 1-2 standard.

Are you learning your instrument as part of a whole-class programme, or are you in the early beginner stages of instrumental lessons?

Experience the joy of playing together with others, developing ensemble/orchestral skills and meeting like-minded people - from the earliest stages of playing!

Takes Place: Wednesdays 5.00-6.00pm
Suitable For:
 Pupils learning either individually, in small groups or as part of a whole-class programme; those who can play anywhere from a few notes up to Grade 2 standard.  Parts will be differentiated according to ability.
Cost: £59 per term
Instrument: Please bring your own.

Flutarama

Flutes only!  All standards. We play music in a variety of styles, from contempory to pop to classical... we aim to build members confidence, improve sightreading and develop ensemble skills.

Takes Place: Wednesdays 4.30-5.30pm
Suitable For:
 Flute players at Grades 2 to 8 (yes really!)
Cost: £59 per term
Instrument: Please bring your own 

Wind Warriors

Grades 2 to Grade 5 pupils on all woodwind and brass instruments are welcome! We play all sorts of music, develop our ensemble skills and generally have great fun!

Takes Place: Wednesdays 6.00-7.00pm
Suitable For:
 Pupils playing at around Grades 2 to 5 standard.  Parts will be differentiated according to ability
Cost: £59 per term
Instrument: Please bring your own

Birdland Band

Part of the St Albans Jazz Collective, this group focusses on jazz/improvisation. Something different to try, especially if you like playing by ear!

Takes Place: Thursdays 6.30-7.30pm
Suitable For:
 Pupils who can play an instrument and would like to try their hand at jazz!  Grades 1-5, but this is differentiated by learning simple melodies and playing around with them using different techniques
Cost: £59 per term
Instrument: Please bring your own 

Senior Wind Players

Follow the links for attending Philomusica (our area orchestra) or Vanguard (our senior jazz group).

Individual, shared and small group instrumental lessons are also available at various times -see here for more information.