Ensemble Open Rehearsal Week

Ensembles are a fantastic way to develop techniques and skills as well as making friends and having fun with other musicians. Surrey Arts has a variety of groups across the whole of Surrey for all abilities, from beginners to those who have reached Grade 8 and above. 

Since we have been in lockdown, Surrey Arts ensembles have moved online which has been greatly appreciated by students and parents: ‘Now more than ever, the power of music is invaluable, and the Wind Band meetings my son has attended via Zoom have been outstanding.’ 

Leading up to Christmas many of the ensembles recorded films for a three day online concert which was a new way to perform to parents and families. You can see these films on the Surrey Arts Youtube Channel.

From Saturday 6 February to Saturday 13 February there is the chance to visit our ensembles online via Zoom and take part in a rehearsal.

If you are currently learning an instrument or enjoy singing please contact Alison Harding alison.harding@surreycc.gov.uk. There are details provided below about each ensemble and their current Zoom rehearsal time. New members are welcome at any time, so if you can’t make these dates please get in touch and we will offer an alternative session.

West Surrey

Camberley Youth Wind Orchestra Juniors:
Beginner to Grade 2
Saturday 6 February
9.30 – 10.30am

Camberley Youth Wind Orchestra Intermediates:
Grade 2 to 5
Friday 6 February
11am – 12pm

Camberley Youth Wind Orchestra Seniors:
Grade 5+
Saturday 6 February
9.30 – 10.30am

Surrey Percussion and Rhythm Crew (SPARC):
Less experienced players
Saturday 6 February
12.30 – 1.15pm

West Surrey Training Wind Band:
Grade 2 – 5
Thursday 11 February
5.30 – 6.30pm

West Surrey Wind Band:
Grade 5+
Thursday 11 February
5.30 – 6.30pm
South West Surrey

Surrey Youth Training Choir:
Aged 9 to 13
Wednesday 10 February
6.45 – 7.30pm

Brass Routes:
Beginner – Grade 2
Tuesday 9 February
6 – 7pm


South West Surrey

South West Surrey Concert Band – Juniors:
Grade 1 to 4
Saturday 6 February
9.30 – 10.30am

South West Surrey Concert Band – Seniors:
Grade 5 to 8:
Saturday 6 February
9.30 – 10.30am

South West Surrey Youth Orchestra:
Grade 5+
Wednesday 10 February
6.45 – 7.45pm

South West Winds (Woodwind, Brass and Percussion):
Beginner – Grade 4
Wednesday 10 February
5.30 – 6.15pm

Prima Strings:
Beginner – Grade 2
Wednesday 10 February
5.30 – 6.15pm

Opus Strings:
Grade 2 to 4
Wednesday 10 February
5.30 – 6.15pm


South East Surrey

Reigate String Orchestra – Preludes:
Beginner – Grade 1.
Thursday 11 February
4.15 – 5pm

Reigate String Orchestra – Juniors:
Grade 1 to 3
Thursday 11 February
5.15 – 6pm

Reigate String Orchestra – Intermediates:
Grade 3 to 5
Thursday 11 February
6.15 – 7pm

Reigate String Orchestra – Seniors:
Grade 5 to 8
Thursday 11 February
6.15 – 7pm

Mid Surrey Wind Band (Woodwind, Brass and Percussion):
All abilities
Tuesday 9 February
4.30 – 5.30pm

Blast Off (Wind, Brass and Percussion):
Beginners
Thursday 11 February
5 – 5.45pm

South East Surrey Area Winds (Wind, Brass & Percussion):
Grade 4+
Thursday 11 February
6 – 7pm


North Surrey

Junior Wind Band:
Grade 2 to 5
Saturday 6 February
10 – 11.00am

Senior Wind Band:
Grade 4+
Saturday 6 February
10 – 11.00am

Crafty Clarinets:
Grade 5+
Saturday 6 February
11.30am – 12.15pm

Junior String Orchestra:
Grade 1 to 4
Saturday 6 February
9.45 – 10.30am

Senior String Orchestra:
Grade 4+
Saturday 6 February
9 – 9.45am

Junior Guitar Ensemble:
Beginner to Grade 3
Saturday 6 February
9.45 – 10.45am

Senior Guitar Ensemble:
Grade 3+
Friday 12 February
6.15 – 7.15pm


County Ensembles

UP! Orchestra Orchestra:
For young people with SEND
Saturday 13 February
10.30am – 12noon

Surrey County Youth Jazz Orchestra:
Grade 6+
Wednesday 10 February
7 – 8.30pm

Surrey Advanced Brass Ensemble:
Grade 6+
Sunday 7 February
2 – 3pm

Surrey County Youth Orchestra:
Grade 7+
Friday 12 February
7 – 8.30pm

Surrey Youth Choir:
Grade 5+
Wednesday 10 February
7.30 – 8.30pm

Surrey County Youth Percussion Ensemble:
Grade 6+
Saturday 6 February
1.15 – 2pm

Surrey County Youth Wind Orchestra:
Grade 6+
Friday 12 February
6.45 – 7.45pm


Vocal and Percussion

Surrey Percussion and Rhythm Crew (SPARC):
Less experienced players
Saturday 6 February
12.30 – 1.15pm

Surrey Youth Training Choir:
Aged 9 to 13
Wednesday 10 February
6.45 – 7.30pm

Together at Home for SEN:
Ages 9 – 19. Attending Special Schools in Surrey.
Tuesday 9 February
5 – 6pm

Just So Singers:
SEND choir for ages 9 – 19
Wednesday 10 February
5 – 6pm


Visit Surrey Arts to see regular rehearsal times