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Advanced Orchestra
Advanced GroupSuitable 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
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Advanced Strings
Advanced GroupPlaying 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
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Advanced Wind Band
Advanced GroupThis 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
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Adventurous Ukuleles
Intermediate GroupSuitable for those who already have experience of Ukulele or Guitar, participants will enjoy the popular repertoire carefully chosen and arranged by the group tutor. No grade required but you should know at least the chords in C major. Percussion and bass also welcome.
- Tutor: Tim Sparks
- Time: 9:00 am
- Venue: A12
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Beginner Bassoon
Beginner Group, Under 18 onlyGet started on the Bassoon with a professional tutor who will guide participants through technique and reading musical notation. This group will run from Sep ’24 to Jul ‘25. Short-reach instruments provided.
- Tutor: Liz Wood
- Time: 11:00 am
- Venue: Studio 2
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Beginner Cello
Beginner Group, Under 18 onlyThis popular beginner group returns with an experienced tutor who includes movement games and singing to inspire young learners. This group will run from Sep ’24 to Jul ’25 as a combined Beginner Strings session together with the Beginner Violins. Parents are welcome to join in and learn alongside their child. Instruments provided for Under 18’s.
- Tutor: Angela Aiken
- Time: 10:00 am
- Venue: Studio 9
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Beginner Clarinet
Beginner Group, Under 18 onlyGet started on the Clarinet with a professional tutor, who will guide participants through technique and reading musical notation. This group will run from Sep ’24 to Jul ‘25. Parents are welcome to join in and learn alongside their child. Instruments provided for Under 18’s.
- Tutor: Sarah Austen
- Time: 10:00 am
- Venue: Library
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Beginner Flute
Beginner Group, Under 18 onlyAlways wanted to try the flute? This is your opportunity with a professional and encouraging tutor. This group will run from Sep ’24 to Jul ‘25. Parents are welcome to join in and learn alongside their child. Instruments provided for Under 18’s.
- Tutor: Emily Revill
- Time: 10:00 am
- Venue: A10
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Beginner Recorders
Beginner Group, Under 18 onlyA perfect opportunity to start the journey of playing a musical instrument with a professional tutor who will ensure correct technique right from the start. This group will run from Sep ’24 to July ‘25. Parents are welcome to join in and learn alongside their child. Bringing your own instrument is recommended; although not essential.
- Tutor: Emily Revill
- Time: 10:00 am
- Venue: A10
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Beginner Saxophone
Beginner Group, Under 18 onlyGet started on the Saxophone with a professional tutor who will guide participants through technique and reading musical notation. This group will run from Sep ’24 to Jul ‘25. Parents are welcome to join in and learn alongside their child. Instruments provided for Under 18’s.
- Tutor: Sarah Austen
- Time: 10:30 am
- Venue: Library
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Beginner Ukulele
Beginner Group, Under 18 onlyEnjoy learning a new instrument alongside others with a dynamic tutor and popular repertoire that will get your toes tapping. This group will run from Sep ’24 to Jul ‘25. Parents are welcome to join in and learn alongside their child. Bringing your own instrument is recommended; although not essential.
- Tutor: Tim Sparks
- Time: 10:00 am
- Venue: A12
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Beginner Violin
Beginner Group, Under 18 onlyThis popular beginner group returns with an experienced tutor who includes movement games and singing to inspire young learners. This group will run from Sep ’24 to Jul ’25 as a combined Beginner Strings session together with the Beginner Cellos. Parents are welcome to join in and learn alongside their child. Instruments provided for Under 18’s.
- Tutor: Angela Aiken
- Time: 10:00 am
- Venue: Studio 9
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Big Band
Advanced GroupThis 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
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Chamber Choir
Advanced Group, Intermediate GroupThis 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
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Clarinet Choir
Advanced GroupA 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
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Elementary Strings
Elementary GroupAnyone who has recently started on their instrumental journey is welcome to this group. Suitable for players who have some experience of reading musical notation, and are starting to explore playing in D major, A major and G major. This group is taught by an experienced tutor, with parts designed to suit individual players.
- Tutor: Emily Doggett
- Time: 10:00 am
- Venue: A17
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Elementary Wind Band
Elementary GroupAnyone who has recently started on their instrumental journey is welcome to this group. Suitable for players who have experience reading music up to Grade 2.
- Tutor: Emily Revill
- Time: 9:00 am
- Venue: A17
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Intermediate Strings
Intermediate GroupSuitable for string players grade 3 and above 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
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Intermediate Wind Band
Intermediate GroupThis 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 3 and above.
- Tutor: Sue Whitham
- Time: 10:00 am
- Venue: A18
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Jazz Improvisation
Advanced Group, Intermediate GroupThis 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
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Music for Majors
Beginner Group, Under 18 onlySuitable for children age 5 and 6 years, this Key Stage One class will encourage children to move and sing. Children will be introduced to musical notation and aural training, providing them with an ideal start to their musical journey.
- Tutor: Martha Williams
- Time: 9:30 am
- Venue: Studio 4
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Music for Minors
Beginner Group, Under 18 onlySuitable for children age 3 and 4 years, this Early Years class will inspire musical imagination and provide an ideal foundation for a musical future.
- Tutor: Martha Williams
- Time: 9:00 am
- Venue: Studio 4
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Musicianship and Theory Grade Four & Five
Advanced Group, Intermediate GroupStructured, 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
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Musicianship and Theory Grade One
Beginner Group, Under 18 onlyA 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 One assessment in Music Theory.
- Tutor: Martha Williams
- Time: 11:00 am
- Venue: Studio 4
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Musicianship and Theory Grade Two & Three
Elementary Group, Intermediate Group, Under 18 onlyA 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: Studio 4
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Piano, Folk, Choral and Instrumental Specialist Sessions
Advanced Group, Intermediate GroupThroughout 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
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Simply Saxes
Intermediate GroupDelve into the world of Saxophone ensemble playing with this ever-popular group, suitable for players Grade 2 and above. Parts will be carefully allocated and arranged to suit individual players.
- Tutor: Sarah Austen
- Time: 9:00 am
- Venue: Performance Hall
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Synchronised Saxes
Advanced GroupDelve 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
It's all about the music….
