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Advanced Groups

  • Advanced Orchestra

    Advanced Group

    Suitable for players Grades 6-8, led by an experienced orchestral professional this group will stretch and challenge participants with a diverse range of orchestral repertoire.

    • Tutor: Nicola Bright
    • Time: 10:00 am
    • Venue: Studio 5

  • Advanced Strings

    Advanced Group

    Playing technique and musicality will form the focus of this string sectional. Suitable for players Grade 6-8. Participants will enjoy a diverse selection of string orchestra repertoire alongside delving into the detail of orchestral repertoire.

    • Tutor: Guest Tutors
    • Time: 11:00 am
    • Venue: Studio 5

  • Advanced Wind Band

    Advanced 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 players Grade 5 and above.

    • Tutor: Sue Whitham
    • Time: 11:00 am
    • Venue: A18

  • Big Band

    Advanced Group

    This ever-popular ensemble re-starts with a tutor who brings a wealth of experience and insight from the world of Jazz. Suitable for advanced level players.

    • Tutor: Kyran Matthews
    • Time: 12:00 pm
    • Venue: Performance Hall

  • 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: Studio 2

  • Clarinet Choir

    Advanced Group

    A popular and long-standing group with one of our experienced tutors. Parts suit each player and repertoire is diverse in style and challenge. Suitable for clarinettists Grade 5 and above.

    • Tutor: Sally Baldwin
    • Time: 9:00 am
    • Venue: A15

  • 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: Performance Hall

  • Musicianship and Theory Grade Four & Five

    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

  • Piano, Folk, Choral and Instrumental Specialist Sessions

    Advanced Group, Intermediate Group

    Throughout the academic year 2024-2025, alongside our regular Core Programme, Macclesfield Music Centre will host guest musicians to deliver specialist bespoke workshops. These will run from 11:00 – 12:45; guests will include pianists, folk musicians, instrumental specialists, and choral leaders. These specialist workshops are Open for MMC members and non-MMC members; those attending are asked to contribute an additional fee as the cost of these workshops is not covered by our central membership fund; this will be collected via an ‘honesty box’ system. The programme of workshops will be available on the website, and on social media platforms; advertised in advance.

    • Tutor: Various
    • Time: 11:00 am
    • Venue: Various

  • Synchronised Saxes

    Advanced Group

    Delve deeper into the world of saxophone ensemble playing with this more advanced saxophone ensemble. An ever-popular group that has flourished over the years at MMC, with highly successful performances in many different venues and online.

    • Tutor: Kyran Matthews
    • Time: 10:00 am
    • Venue: Performance Hall