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Intermediate Groups

  • Adventurous Ukuleles

    Intermediate Group

    Suitable 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

  • 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

  • Intermediate Strings

    Intermediate Group

    Suitable 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

  • 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 players Grade 3 and above.

    • 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: 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

  • Musicianship and Theory Grade Two & Three

    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: Studio 4

  • 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

  • Simply Saxes

    Intermediate Group

    Delve 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