Sheffield Children’s Orchestra - Mercia School (Beginner Strings)

Beginner – this orchestra is for children (usually Y3 – Y7) who have just started learning to play their instrument (and can play a minimum of 5 notes) and those who have been learning for a number of years (up to grade 3). The Music is specially chosen by expert Music Leaders so that it is just the right level for you. You can join any time, just come along and join in!

The orchestra rehearses during term time in a number of our music centres: (you only need to attend rehearsals at one of the venues so choose which is most convenient)

Mercia School - Tuesday evening, 5.45pm – 6.45pm 

Directors: David Ross and Heather Burge

Also available from:

• High Green Primary School - Wednesday evening, 4.00pm - 5.00pm Directors: Julie Doubleday, Roz Massey and Felicity Atkinson
• Bradfield Secondary School - Thursday evening, 3.45pm – 4.45pm Director: Richard Smith.

Children playing the following instruments are welcome:

• Violin
• Viola
• Cello
• Double Bass

Rehearsals finish on Tuesday 22 October and start back on Tuesday 4 November.

The next concert that this group is taking part in is the Orchestral Showcase on Thursday 30 January at the Victoria Hall.

Price Band A - attend any group in this price band (as many as you wish) for £30 a term or £80 per year

To join this group sign up online at least 24 hours before the first attended rehearsal.

Please note we only accept new members into groups the first two weeks of rehearsals after each school holiday. If you would like to join outside of this time period please contact the ensemble director with an expression of interest, who will advise you accordingly.

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