Groups and ensembles
Experience the thrill of making music with other young peopleWelcome to our Music Centres
Looking for a place where you can make music with others, improve your musical skills, make friends for life, take part in concerts and other exciting musical experiences? Perhaps an inclusive orchestra?
Our music centres are the place to be. Somewhere near you, there is a school where we meet as a group to make music in bands, orchestras and choirs. There’s something for everyone learning to play an instrument!
You’ll find a warm welcome at all of our music centres, whether
you’ve been before or you’re completely new.
Find out more about what’s going on at your local music centre and how you can get involved by selecting one of the boxes below.

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.
Frequently Asked Questions
This isn’t possible during current covid regulations, but usually parents are welcome to attend their child’s first session.
Ensemble sessions are music-based, rather than technique-based so it is important that all MC members are having lessons separately on the instrument they play in the Music Centre.
This term’s Summer Concerts will be held on 9 July. For full details of all our concerts, please visit the event calendar.
Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate adults in Music Centre ensembles.