Norfolk Students’ Jazz Orchestra

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Venue

The Fisher Building, City of Norwich School

Rehearsal day & time

Mondays, 6.10pm – 7.15pm

Playing level

This high level ensemble is open to wind, brass, percussion and keyboard players equivalent to Grade 6-8+.
The ensemble supports and nurtures jazz technique including improvisation.

Aimed at pupils in years 9-13 .

Conductor & coaching staff

Geraldine Evans
Dan Mothers

Repertoire

Big band to modern jazz

Quotes or recent highlights

The Jazz Orchestra have performed at many prestigious events in the last couple of years including the Music for Youth National Festival in Birmingham and the Music for Youth Proms at the Albert Hall.

How to join

New players welcome throughout the year via audition. Trombones & trumpets especially welcome to become a big band.

Register

Contact music.service@norfolk.gov.uk, 01603 303348

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Norfolk County Symphonic Wind Band

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Venue

The Fisher Building, City of Norwich School

Rehearsal day & time

Mondays, 7.25pm – 8.45pm

Playing level

Grade 6-8+*
This ensemble is for advanced woodwind, brass and percussion players.

* Grade 7 for Flutes

Conductor & coaching staff

  • David Stowell (conductor)
  • Dan Mothers
  • Rachel Stowell

Quotes or recent highlights

The Symphonic Wind Band was started over 35 years ago. Throughout that time a vast number of pupils from Norfolk schools have had the opportunity to develop their musical ability and collective music making with the ensemble.

How to join

New players welcome throughout the year however places are auditioned. Advanced brass players especially welcome.

Register

Contact music.service@norfolk.gov.uk, 01603 303348

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Norfolk Students’ Concert Band

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Venue

The Fisher Building, City of Norwich School

Rehearsal day & time

Mondays, 6.10pm – 7.15pm

Playing level

This is an intermediate wind band that develops ensemble playing further in a stepping stone training ground for the Symphonic Wind Band. The Schools’ Wind Band perform to a high level, playing traditional and contemporary repertoire. It is where students gain more confidence in following a conductor, raise their awareness of their part in the ensemble and play more complicated music.

Conductor & coaching staff

  • Sylvia Newton (conductor)
  • Dan Mothers
  • Rachel Stowell
  • David Stowell

Quotes or recent highlights

The ensemble was awarded Outstanding plus at the Norfolk County Music Festival 2024!

“It’s just really fun – that’s what music is supposed to be, not hard work all the time!” 

“Come along and try it out! Everyone’s friendly and relaxed”

How to join

New players welcome throughout the year. French horns, trombones, saxophones, clarinets especially welcome.

Register

Contact music.service@norfolk.gov.uk, 01603 303348

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Guildhall Young Artists Norwich (GYA Norwich)

Venue

City of Norwich School – An Ormiston Academy

Rehearsal day & time

Saturdays, 9.00 – 1.30pm

Playing level

Musicians aged 4 -18 of any standard.

GYA Norwich is also home to Norfolk County Youth Orchestra,  GYA Norwich Orchestra and the Music Starts Here! programme.

How to join

Fill out the form on the GYA Norwich website: gsmd.ac.uk/study-with-guildhall

Visit gsmd.ac.uk/guildhall-young-artists-norwich for full details.

Bursaries are available from Guildhall School of Music & Drama: Guildhall Young Artist Scheme & Leverhulme Arts Scholarship

Further information

Guildhall Young Artists Norwich (GYA Norwich) is a Saturday music centre offering an exciting range of music classes, 1:1 instrument tuition and performance opportunities for 4 – 18 year-olds

Based at City of Norwich School, young musicians can access state of the art facilities, develop their creativity and access high-quality training with top practitioners and industry professionals.

Guildhall Young Artists Norwich is part of Guildhall Young Artists, Guildhall School’s network of centres across the country, providing inspiring performing arts training for children and young people.

GYA Norwich has a substantial bursary scheme and ALL aspiring young musicians between age 4 and 18 are welcome to apply for a free taster session at any time.

For more details and latest events/news please visit our website:  gsmd.ac.uk/guildhall-young-artists-norwich 

Norfolk County Youth Orchestra

How to join

Visit: gsmd.ac.uk/guildhall-young-artists-norwich-%26-the-norfolk-county-youth-orchestra for full details.

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