Parents & Pupils
EnsemblesRehearsal Times
Check the rehearsal times below and ‘click’ the tabs in the section below to see more information on each ensemble.
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| Monday | ||
|---|---|---|
| New Woodwind | Mr Kelly | 5.15pm – 6.30pm |
| New Brass | Mr Reid | 5.15pm – 6.30pm |
| Concert Band | Mr Brailsford | 6.30pm – 8.30pm |
| Wednesday | ||
|---|---|---|
| New Strings | Mrs Walters | 5.30pm – 7.00pm |
| Classical Guitar Ensemble | Mr Moffatt | 5.30pm – 6.30pm |
| Rock and Pop Band Night | Mr Craner, Mr Pardesi, Mr Moffatt | 5.30pm – 7.30pm |
| Friday | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth Wind Orchestra | Mr Brailsford | 6.30pm – 8.45pm |
| Tuesday | ||
|---|---|---|
| Theory | Mrs Roberts | 6.00pm – 7.45pm |
| Junior Concert Band | Mr Reid | 6.00pm – 7.45pm |
| Fusion Fives | Mr Lock | 5.00pm - 6.00pm |
| Thursday | ||
|---|---|---|
| Early Strings | Mrs Dyall | 5.30pm – 6.30pm |
| String Orchestra | Mr Edwards | 6.45pm – 8.15pm |
| Azaad Dhol Group | Mr Singh | 6.30pm – 8.30pm |
| Saturday | ||
|---|---|---|
| Concert Orchestra | Mrs Roberts | 9.15am – 12.00pm |
| Youth Orchestra | Mr Morgan | 9.15am – 12.00pm |
Azaad Dhol Group
The group rehearses every Thursday in term time from 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Dhol, Dholak, Tabla, Harmonium!
Azaad – ‘Freedom’
The Azaad Dhol Group is more than the title suggests. Showing the colours and sounds of Bhangra Beats, the Dhol is the main instrument taught from beginners to advanced, but the group also mixes tuition on folk instruments from the Punjub e.g. Dholak, Tabla and Harmonium into it’s work.
Performing all over Wolverhampton, across the region and the wider UK as well an appearance on BBC Children In Need. It is led by Harjit Singh with Arron Bains as coach. To diverse and vibrant group every Thursday evening at Music School.
The group has inclusion as a central goal and is very keen to invite and involve girls and boys of all ages.
Contact us for more information.
Guitar Ensemble
The group rehearses on Wednesdays 6.00pm – 7.00pm at the Music School
This Guitar Group rehearses a wide range of pieces arranged for classical guitar; from flamenco to film themes, from blues and ragtime to the masters of classical guitar such as Carulli and Giuliani. Learn to play together in a group and enjoy a fun, social experience that involves regular concert opportunities.
The group is for classical guitar players who have been playing for around a year, rather than complete beginners. If you are unsure whether this group is for you, please contact us and ask for Mr Moffatt.
Strings
Calling all string players. Whatever your level of playing, there is an ensemble for you, from open strings through to post Grade 8. Click below to find out more.
Early Strings – Thursday 5.30pm – 6.30pm
For newer players up to Grade 1 standard. Start your group playing journey with Conductor Mrs Dyall & Mr Edwards The group rehearses on a Thursday evening, 5.30pm – 6.30pm at The Music School.
New Strings – Wednesday 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Once you are playing music of around Grade 1 standard it may be time to join New Strings with conductor Mrs Walters and Mrs Barratt. The group rehearses on Wednesdays 5.30pm – 7.00pm.
String Orchestra – Thursday 6.45pm – 8.15pm
As you get more advanced the challenge increases with the String Orchestra. Conductor Mr Edwards Mrs Dyall rehearse this group on a Thursdays 6.45pm – 8.15pm.
Concert Orchestra – Saturday 9.15am – 12.00pm
This group has the full range of orchestral instruments. Get together with the woodwind, brass and percussion and start to tackle full orchestral works. Mr Manley will take you through music from John Williams’ Jurassic Park to Rimsky-Korsakov’s Dance of the Tumblers. Saturday mornings 9.15am – 12.00pm.
Youth Orchestra
Youth Orchestra – Saturday 9.00am – 12.00pm
Join our Conductor Mr Morgan and the team of sectional coaches to learn how to perform as a symphony orchestra. Challenge yourself to learn exciting repertoire from all periods. The Youth Orchestra & Youth Wind Orchestra provide fantastic opportunities for students who have achieved a high degree of skill on their chosen instrument. Both ensembles deliver prestigious and exciting concerts both in the UK and on tour abroad.
The group meets every Saturday.
Brass
Brass Ensemble – Monday 5.15pm – 6.30pm
This beginner ensemble is perfect once you have grasped the art of playing and reading 5 notes! Mr Reid will show how to play in a larger group and open up opportunities for you as a brass player.
Junior Concert Band – Tuesday 6.00pm – 7.45pm
Play your brass instrument with the woodwind and percussion in this wind band group. For players of Grades 2-4 standard. Mr Reid conducts this group every Tuesday during term time.
Concert Band – Monday 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Like Junior concert band with even more challenge, for players Grades 4-6 standard. Meet Mr Brailsford every Monday.
Concert Orchestra – Saturday 9.15am – 12.00pm
This group has the full range of orchestral instruments. Woodwind, strings, brass and percussion join together to tackle full orchestral works. Mr Manley will take you through music from John Williams’ Jurassic Park to Rimsky-Korsakov’s Dance of the Tumblers. Saturday mornings 9.15am-12.00.
Percussion
Steel Pans – Wednesday 6.30pm – 7.45pm
Join a group with a taste for the Caribbean. Learn to play arrangements of popular songs with Mr Craner. Every Wednesday.
Woodwind
New Woodwind – Monday 5.15pm – 6.30pm
Our beginner woodwind group is for those who have reached their Grade 1 level. Flutes, clarinets, oboes and bassoons take the first steps to playing in a group with Mr Kelly & Mrs Norton. Rehearsals are on a Monday 5.15pm – 6.30pm.
Junior Concert Band – Tuesday 6.00pm – 7.45pm
Play your woodwind instrument with the brass and percussion in this wind band group. For players of Grades 2-4 standard. Mr Reid conducts this group every Tuesday during term time.
Concert Band – Monday 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Like Junior Concert Band with even more challenge, for players Grades 4-6 standard. Meet Mr Brailsford every Monday.
Concert Orchestra – Saturday 9.15am – 12.00pm
This group has the full range of orchestral instruments. Woodwind, strings, brass and percussion join together to tackle full orchestral works. Mr Manley will take you through music from John Williams’ Jurassic Park to Rimsky-Korsakov’s Dance of the Tumblers. Saturday mornings 9.15am-12.00.
Flute Choir
The flute choir meet and rehearse occasionally for special events. The occasion pictured is one of our regular Friday lunchtime Art Gallery Concerts. If you are interested in the Flute Choir please ask your woodwind teacher for further details. If you are a soloist or member of an ensemble in Wolverhampton and would like details how you/your ensemble could take part in the Art Gallery concerts please e-mail KSandland@cloudw.co.uk for details
Youth Wind Orchestra
A message from the conductor
The YWO plays a variety of music at a high level of difficulty. Works by Bliss, Arnold, Wulfenden,Brahms and Ireland are currently being rehearsed. Original works for Wind Band are also played each year. The YWO gives three concerts over the course of the year in Wolverhampton and then performs abroad on our summer music tour.
Rehearsals include sectional time when the more challenging parts of the music are played in brass, woodwind and percussion groups. The full group then puts the various parts together in full ensemble rehearsals.
The YWO works very hard and a real team spirit is encouraged within the group this helps to develop musicianship and friendship.
The quality of performance is very important as is the fun found in working together over an extended period of time.
If you are interested you will need to audition. Ask current members of the group at your school if you want to find out more.
Ian Brailsford-Conductor YWO
Progression within Ensembles 2018-19
| Instrument Family | Beginner Level → |
← Advanced Level
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| Brass | Brass Ensemble | Junior Concert Band | Concert Band | Youth Wind Orchestra | * | |
| Concert Orchestra | Youth Orchestra | |||||
| Guitar | Guitar Ensemble | Concert Band (Bass) | Youth Wind Orchestra (Bass) | |||
| Rockschool Holiday courses – Easter and Summer | ||||||
| Percussion | Junior Concert Band | Concert Band | Youth Wind Orchestra | |||
| Percussion | Ensemble | |||||
| Harmonium/Tabla /Dhol | Azaad Dhol Group | |||||
| Steel Pans | Percussion Ensemble | |||||
| Strings | Early Strings | New Strings | String Orchestra |
Concert Orchestra | Youth Orchestra | |
| Woodwind | New Woodwind | Junior Concert Band | Concert Band | Youth Wind Orchestra | ||
| Concert Orchestra | Youth Orchestra | |||||
| Voice | ‘Sing for Summer’ | |||||
| ‘Singing in the Rain’ | ||||||
| Rockschool Holiday courses – Easter and Summer | ||||||
| WYMT (Wolverhampton Youth Music Theatre) | ||||||
| * Regional and National organisations CBSO Youth orchestra/ NYO/ NCO/ NYJO | ||||||
