Play Together in Hertfordshire
I've created this Ensemble page to inform parents as I encourage my students in Hertfordshire to play together.
As a focus in my teaching, I would love to see and hear all my students enjoying the enormous benefits of playing together this year.
Phillip Brunton
As a focus in my teaching, I would love to see and hear all my students enjoying the enormous benefits of playing together this year.
Phillip Brunton
School Groups
Playing in your School Orchestra or Band is a great start to your shared music making journey.
You will be playing with your friends while contributing to your school's wealth of curriculum and community.
Playing in your School Orchestra or Band is a great start to your shared music making journey.
You will be playing with your friends while contributing to your school's wealth of curriculum and community.
Music Centre Groups
Your local Music Centre offer excellent ensemble playing opportunities, led by our team of experienced Music Teachers.
Join with your friends and make new friends as you rehearse in a fun and engaging environment for concerts throughout the year.
Three levels to suit your progression.
Junior Ensembles (approaching grade 1 to grade 3)
Intermediate Ensembles (grades 3 to 5)
Senior Ensembles (grades 5 to 8+)
For a list of ensembles and times in your area, please visit:
Junior/Intermediate:
www.hertsmusicservice.org.uk/music-centres-in-hertfordshire/north-herts-and-stevenage/wind-and-brass.aspx
Senior:
www.hertsmusicservice.org.uk/music-centres-in-hertfordshire/north-herts-and-stevenage/senior-groups.aspx
For more information and to register for these groups, please visit
https://www.hertsmusicservice.org.uk/groups-in-hertfordshire/groups-in-hertfordshire.aspx
Your local Music Centre offer excellent ensemble playing opportunities, led by our team of experienced Music Teachers.
Join with your friends and make new friends as you rehearse in a fun and engaging environment for concerts throughout the year.
Three levels to suit your progression.
Junior Ensembles (approaching grade 1 to grade 3)
Intermediate Ensembles (grades 3 to 5)
Senior Ensembles (grades 5 to 8+)
For a list of ensembles and times in your area, please visit:
Junior/Intermediate:
www.hertsmusicservice.org.uk/music-centres-in-hertfordshire/north-herts-and-stevenage/wind-and-brass.aspx
Senior:
www.hertsmusicservice.org.uk/music-centres-in-hertfordshire/north-herts-and-stevenage/senior-groups.aspx
For more information and to register for these groups, please visit
https://www.hertsmusicservice.org.uk/groups-in-hertfordshire/groups-in-hertfordshire.aspx
Upcoming Regional Music Making Day:
Secondary Wind Band Day - North Herts and Stevenage Region
For woodwind, brass and percussion students of secondary school age.
Level: grades 3 to 8+ (or equivalent)
Day and time: Monday, 23 October 2023, 10:00am to 3:30pm
Cost: £30 (+ Eventbrite booking fee)
Venue: Stevenage Music Centre, Mobbsbury Way, SG2 0HS
Contact: stevenagemusicenquiries@hertforshire.gov.uk
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/secondary-wind-band-day-tickets-723308454057
I will be there!
For woodwind, brass and percussion students of secondary school age.
Level: grades 3 to 8+ (or equivalent)
Day and time: Monday, 23 October 2023, 10:00am to 3:30pm
Cost: £30 (+ Eventbrite booking fee)
Venue: Stevenage Music Centre, Mobbsbury Way, SG2 0HS
Contact: stevenagemusicenquiries@hertforshire.gov.uk
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/secondary-wind-band-day-tickets-723308454057
I will be there!
County Youth Music Groups
Hertfordshire Music Service offers an exciting season of activities for our Senior Level students.
County Wind Sinfonia
County Youth Jazz
Hertfordshire School's Symphony Orchestra
County Youth Orchestra
County Brass Band
County Youth Choir
www.hertsmusicservice.org.uk/groups-in-hertfordshire/county-youth-music-groups.aspx
Hertfordshire Music Service offers an exciting season of activities for our Senior Level students.
County Wind Sinfonia
County Youth Jazz
Hertfordshire School's Symphony Orchestra
County Youth Orchestra
County Brass Band
County Youth Choir
www.hertsmusicservice.org.uk/groups-in-hertfordshire/county-youth-music-groups.aspx
Upcoming Hertfordshire County Youth Wind Sinfonia Course:
For woodwind, brass and percussion students of secondary school age.
Level: grades 5 to 8+ (or equivalent)
Days: 24 -25 October 2023
Further information and application form: https://www.hertsmusicservice.org.uk/groups-in-hertfordshire/county-wind-sinfonia.aspx
Level: grades 5 to 8+ (or equivalent)
Days: 24 -25 October 2023
Further information and application form: https://www.hertsmusicservice.org.uk/groups-in-hertfordshire/county-wind-sinfonia.aspx
Ensemble playing:
Joy and Benefits of Shared Music Making
Attending lessons combined with effective practise will lead to improvement in your playing, but you can have far more enjoyment and acceleration in this progress by adding the experience of a shared music making activity. Based on the principle that the whole (ensemble) is greater than the sum of it’s parts (players), ensemble playing develops team work, social skills, reinforces the learning from your lessons and with first hand experience in rehearsal and performance skills, develops and strengthens key musicianship skills vital for a lifelong enjoyment of music making.
“If I mess up, I’ll look like an idiot…everyone will notice” is a very common thought from students who have hesitated in joining an ensemble. Yes, you will mess up sometimes, but it will not be noticed, as it you might be in your lessons. Everyone else around you is experiencing the same difficulties as you work towards building a successful performance together. "I find it hard to play with other people" is another familiar reason why students hesitate to join an ensemble. This just shows that there are important skills that you can still develop in your playing, skills that can be learnt by playing in an ensemble. MyMusicPB resources are here to give you the courage to join an ensemble and help you get the most benefits, success and enjoyment from your shared music making experience. It is very rare for a student to give up playing once they have joined an ensemble. |