North Somerset Centre for Young Musicians (NSCYM) runs
several junior ensembles.
The following junior ensembles meet in Backwell
Secondary School on a Saturday morning from 9.30am to 12:10pm.
You can find the venue using our Interactive map.
Progression from the junior to senior ensembles is based on
attainment and ability rather than age. Each ensemble gives at
least two performances each year although many of the senior groups
perform more regularly.
There are several junior ensembles:
Junior String Orchestra - A string
orchestra for players from pre Grade 1 to Grade 2 standard.
Intermediate String Orchestra - A string
orchestra for players of Grades 3 - 5 standard.
Junior Full Orchestra - For players of
Grades 1 - 2 standards.
Intermediate Full Orchestra - For palyers
of Grades 3 - 5 standard.
Junior Wind Band - For woodwind, brass and
percussion players of Grades 1 - 2 standard.
Intermediate Wind Band - For woodwind, brass
and percussion players of Grades 3 - 5 standard.
The following junior ensembles meet in Castle Batch
Primary School, Rawlins Avenue, Worle on a Thursday
evening.
Tutti Orchestra - 4:45 - 5:45 - An
orchestra for players of Grades 1 - 4.
Next Step Band - 4:45 - 5:45 - The band for
children that learn or learned instruments in whole classes at
Primary School. Includes Violin, Trumpet, Eb Clarinet and
Recorder.
Theory Lessons - 6:00 - 7:00 - Theory is fun!
This is free if you attend one of the other groups, otherwise the
same price as an ensemble.
To join an ensemble or for more information contact our
Music
Service.
