If you are interested in any of our Music Centres please complete your details below and return to the address at the bottom of the page Name of applicant: Instrument and grade: Address:
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Music Centres
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Rehearse, perform and socialise with other young musicians The perfect way to develop your musical abilities
When complete please return to: Bristol Plays Music, Bristol Centre for Music and the Arts Stanton Road, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 5SJ or email your details to info@bristolplaysmusic.org
Our Music Centres run during the weekends and evenings, and offer something for everyone no matter what age or ability. Call us on 0117 204 7140 email info@bristolplaysmusic.org www.bristolplaysmusic.org
Bristol Schools Chamber Choir, Cotham Secondary School
Bristol Senior Music Centre, Henbury Secondary School
Friday evenings
Saturday mornings
The flagship choral centre of Bristol Plays Music, the Schools Chamber Choir develops singers from aged 7. The Junior Choir aims to foster a love of singing through helping members to read music and sing in a fun way. The Boys’ Ensemble explores close harmony, barbershop and other male musical styles. The Girls’ Choir repertoire ranges from classical works to light-hearted arrangements of popular songs. The Senior Choirs regularly join up to perform mixed vocal repertoire.
The Senior Centre houses the biggest collection of ensembles that BPM run, and has an excellent reputation in the city for producing talented musicians. Pupils have the opportunity to progress through the groups as their playing develops. Rehearsals are split between ensemble playing and sectional work, working towards performances three times a year in venues including Colston Hall, the Victoria Rooms and St Georges Bristol. Group
Times
Philharmonia
9.30am - 12.30pm Grade 7+(audition) 12 - 18
£54.00
Symphony Orchestra 9.30am - 12.30pm Grade 5+(audition) 12 - 18
£54.00
Concert Orchestra
9.30am - 12.30pm Grade 3+(audition) 11 - 16
£54.00
Concert Band
9.30am - 12.30pm Grade 4+
11 - 18
£54.00
Bristol Junior Music Centre, Bristol Centre for Music and the Arts (BCMA)
Wind Band
9.30am - 12pm
8 - 14
£38.00
Saturday mornings
Junior Wind Band
9.30am - 10.45am Beginner
7+
£25.00
Group
Times
Standard
Ages
Cost (2 terms)
Girls Senior Choir
6.15pm - 8.15pm
By audition
12 - 18
£54.00
Senior Boys Ensemble
5pm - 6pm
By audition
12 - 19
£38.00
Junior Choir
4.45pm - 6pm
All
7 - 11
£38.00
Catering for violin, viola, cello and double bass pupils, this centre offers a great starting point for young players wanting to join an ensemble. In an encouraging and friendly environment players rehearse and perform together, whilst receiving additional support from instrument specialists when required. Many players progress onto the Senior Centre.
Standard
Grade 2+
Ages
Cost (2 terms)
West Bristol Music Centre, Bristol Centre for Music and the Arts (BCMA) Monday evenings Monday nights at BCMA sees an eclectic mix of bands and groups offering something for everyone, ranging from a free early years choir to a big band, which is open to adults and children. The Bristol Schools Jazz Orchestra has a fantastic reputation for producing young musicians and has played at many events in the city and beyond.
Group
Times
Standard
Ages
Cost (2 terms)
Junior String Orchestra
9.30am - 11.30am
Grade 1+
7 - 11
£38.00
String Group
10.30am - 11.30am Up to Grade 1
7+
£25.00
Group
Times
Standard
Ages
Cost (2 terms)
Starter Strings
9.30am - 10.15am Beginners
7+
£25.00
Key Stage 1 Choir
4.30pm - 5.15pm
All
5-8
Free
Saxophone Ensemble 7pm - 8.30pm
Grade 5+
All ages £25.00
Saturday mornings
Flute Group
6pm - 7pm
Grade 3+
All ages £25.00
The South Bristol Centre is open to both adults and children of all abilities. The two groups rehearse and perform a varied programme of traditional and contemporary pieces. Always looking for new opportunities, projects undertaken recently culminated in performances at St Georges Bristol and Tyntesfield House. The two groups are very friendly and welcoming, if you play an instrument we will try and accommodate you!
Bristol Schools Jazz Orchestra
6pm - 7.15pm
Grade 2+
9+
West Bristol Big Band
7.30pm - 9.30pm
Grade 5+
All ages £54.00
South Bristol Music Centre, Ashton Park Secondary School
Group
Times
Standard
Ages
Cost (2 terms)
Community Orchestra 9.30am - 12.30pm
All
All ages
£54.00
Rock Group
All
All ages
£54.00
9.30am - 12.30pm
£25.00
Centres have approximately 27 rehearsals in term time during the year, with 2/3 dates for concerts. All ensembles use professional music tutors who are able to support and develop individual talent and group playing ability.