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