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Intermediate Groups

  • Adventurous Ukuleles

    Advanced Group, Intermediate Group

    Suitable for those who already have experience of Ukulele (Guitars are also welcome - be prepared to adapt ukulele parts), participants will enjoy the popular repertoire carefully chosen and arranged by the group tutor. No grade required but you should know at least ukulele chords in the key C major. Percussion and bass instruments also welcome.

    • Tutor: Tim Sparks
    • Time: 9:00 am
    • Venue: A12

  • Chamber Choir

    Advanced Group, Intermediate Group

    This choir is for anyone wanting to delve into vocal technique and be challenged with more advanced choral repertoire. Ideal for anyone preparing for higher level grades to support aural training and musicianship.

    • Tutor: Susan Harris
    • Time: 9:00 am
    • Venue: A46

  • Classical Saxes

    Intermediate Group

    This group is for intermediate saxes (grades 2-5) to discover the classical repertoire. Parts will be written for individuals. A minimum of 6 registration is needed for this group to run.

    • Tutor: Sue Whitham
    • Time: 12:00 pm
    • Venue: A18

  • Flute Choir

    Advanced Group, Intermediate Group

    This group is for intermediate to advanced flautists (grades 3+) to explore the flute choir repertoire.

    • Tutor: Martha Williams
    • Time: 12:00 pm
    • Venue: A3

  • Grade 2-3 Musicianship and Theory

    Elementary Group, Intermediate Group, Under 18 only

    A dynamic, movement-based class where children are led through musical learning with games, songs and engaging activities. The material covered will prepare participants for a Grade 2 and 3 assessment in Music Theory.

    • Tutor: Martha Williams
    • Time: 10:00 am
    • Venue: A3

  • Grade 4-5 Musicianship and Theory

    Advanced Group, Intermediate Group

    Structured, systematic and engaging material will form the basis of this more advanced class in music theory. Participants will be inspired by a wide range of listening material that link musical themes and elements of theory to new and known repertoire. The material covered will prepare participants for a Grade 5 assessment in Music Theory.

    • Tutor: Sarah Austen
    • Time: 11:00 am
    • Venue: Library

  • Intermediate Strings

    Intermediate Group

    Suitable for strings players grade 1-4 this ensemble provides the perfect introduction to the string orchestra repertoire. The focus of this group is to develop sight-reading and ensemble playing skills. Participants will enjoy the varied repertoire introduced by an experienced and popular tutor.

    • Tutor: Sue Whitham
    • Time: 9:00 am
    • Venue: A18

  • Intermediate Wind Band

    Intermediate Group

    This popular and long-standing ensemble, taught by an experienced tutor, provides participants with a perfect balance of challenge and enjoyment with parts designed to suit individuals. Suitable for wind and brass instruments and bass guitar grade 3+, however saxophone players should join the Simply Saxes or Synchronised Saxes - not this group.

    • Tutor: Sue Whitham
    • Time: 10:00 am
    • Venue: A18

  • Jazz Improvisation

    Advanced Group, Intermediate Group

    This group gives members an opportunity to delve into the world of Jazz. For intermediate and advanced players, this group will initially focus on melodic improvisation.

    • Tutor: Kyran Matthews
    • Time: 11:00 am
    • Venue: Drama Studio

  • Simply Saxes

    Intermediate Group

    Delve into the world of Saxophone ensemble playing with this ever-popular group, suitable for players grade 1-3. Parts will be carefully allocated and arranged to suit individual players.

    • Tutor: Sarah Austen
    • Time: 10:00 am
    • Venue: A46