West Sussex Music Centre Horsham
Do you sing, or do you play one of the following musical instruments?
Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet, Recorder, Oboe, Bassoon, Percussion
Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba, Baritone Horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Tenor Horn
Then Horsham Music Centre on a Saturday is the place to be! We have all sorts of groups and ensembles that you can join, where you’ll have fun, play brilliant music together in a group, improve your music skills, and make new friends. Check out all the options available to you below.
Costs
FREE, no commitment, taster session for new members.
Simply sign up below!
£60 per term for one ensemble, or
£100 for two or more
West Sussex Youth Orchestra
Grade 6+ (Entry is by audition)
9:30am-12:30pm
Duckering Hall
Instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Piccalo, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, French Horn, Percussion
West Sussex Youth Wind Orchestra
Grade 5/6+ (Entry is by audition)
9:30am-12.30pm
Duckering Hall
Instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Piccalo, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Tenor Horn, Cornet, French Horn, Percussion
West Sussex Youth Big Band
Grade 6+
9:30am-12:30pm, Monthly on a Sunday
Instruments: Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Cornet, Percussion, Piano, Vocals
West Sussex Young Voices
Years 5-8 (Entry is by audition)
11am-12:30pm
Music Room (D109)
West Sussex Youth Choir
Years 9-13 (Entry is by audition)
1-2.45pm
Memorial Hall
West Sussex Youth String Orchestra
Grade 3 – 5
Saturday, 11am-12.30pm
Refectory Mezzanine
Instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
West Sussex Junior String Orchestra
Grade 1 – 2
Saturday, 9.00-10.30am
Refectory Mezzanine
Instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
West Sussex Junior Wind Orchestra
Grade 2 – 4
Saturday, 10.15-11.45am
Dance Studio
Instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Piccolo, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Tenor Horn, Cornet, French Horn, Percussion
Horsham Elementary Wind Ensemble (Hi5)
Beginner learners (can play 5+ notes) – Grade 1
Saturday, 9-10am
Dance Studio
Instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Piccolo, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Tenor Horn, Cornet, French Horn, Percussion
Tomorrow's Orchestra Programme
Start date: Saturday 5 March onwards (weekly)
Location: College of Richard Collyer’s
Instrumental lessons: Clarinet,
Percussion (eg. timpani, xylophone), Violin
Cost: First term free, then £60 per term – Instrument hire included!
We recently launched an opportunity for children to start learning orchestral instruments. Introducing: Tomorrow’s Orchestra Programme (TOP). The programme was developed for children with a keen interest in music, aged between 7 – 12.
Find out more about the programme and hear what our students have to say about this opportunity.
How do I let you know about my child's absence?
Welfare of pupils at music centre
It is expected that pupils will arrive in good time for the start of their activity. Should your child need to be absent for an activity, inform music.centre@westsussexmusic.co.uk in advance of the session.
Pupils must be collected promptly at the published finishing time of the activity and must remain in the building after their activity until collected. Parents/carers must advise their child not to leave the premises with anyone other than the nominated responsible adult. Pupils must tell a member of staff if they are ever approached or offered a lift by a stranger.
Music Centre staff may on occasion need to release pupils for good reason for part of an activity, for example, to use the toilet. Pupils are expected to return to their activity as soon as possible and Music Centre staff cannot be held responsible for pupils who do not return promptly. It is strictly forbidden for pupils to leave an activity without previously obtaining the permission of the member of staff.
Where can we find the music for rehearsals?
All ensemble music will continue to be stored on Student Zone, along with practice notes and ideas from the ensemble director. Please ensure that you have signed into Student Zone, and checked out your ensembles page to print the music needed for Saturdays, each week.
If you have any trouble with access Student Zone, please email me as soon as possible so that this can be resolved.
If you are not able to print at home, please email music.centre@westsussexmusic.co.uk with your child’s name and ensemble, and we will arrange for a copy of the music to be available for your child.
What should we bring to rehearsals?
Your musical resources
- A music stand
- Pencil and eraser
- A copy of all the required music
You might also want to bring
- A facemask
- A bottle of water
- A snack
What is there for me while my child is in rehearsals?
West Sussex Music Centre – Horsham hosts a spacious canteen area, where you can wait for your child(ren).
Collyer’s College has guest WIFI access so you can connect to the internet, a selection of vending machines, including hot drinks, as well as the opportunity to connect with other parents/carers in a musical environment.
Alternatively, Horsham town centre is just a short walk from the centre and has a bustling shopping centre.
How to find us
Horsham Music Centre is based at The College of Richard Collyer.
Our address is: 82 Hurst Rd, Horsham RH12 2EJ