In addition to our online service, the Bath and North East Somerset Music Service operates four Music Centres which meet on a weekly basis during term-time.

The Centres provide rehearsal and performance opportunities in Bands, Orchestras, Ensembles and Choirs for Primary and Secondary school children throughout the authority. Their aim is to encourage the love of music through taking part, and all that is asked of members is to demonstrate a minimum standard of ability. Tuition is given by qualified music teachers who are used to working with young people. Repertoire is structured and selected to ensure that a high standard of enthusiastic and committed music making is achieved at all levels of ability. Sectional and full rehearsal schedules are a feature, and time is also found for the membership to meet socially.

Membership of a Music Centre must be a commitment, and members will be expected to attend the full programme of rehearsals and concerts. Rehearsal and concert dates for each Music Centre will be given on receipt of the application form.

Costs

The cost for Music Centre membership is:

• £108 per year for Secondary School pupils (paid in 3 instalments of £36) 
• £90 per year for Primary School pupils (paid in 3 instalments of £30)

The termly fee is a subscription which allows membership of more than one centre. There is NO charge for children registered for free school meals.

Senior Music Centres 

Symphonic Wind Band

Saturdays, 9.30 am to 12pm

Hayesfield Lower School, Brougham Hayes, Bath.   

Symphony Orchestra

Wednesdays, 7 to 9.15 pm     

Hayesfield Upper School, Upper Oldfield Park, Bath.     

Cantilena (Choir)

Tuesdays, 7 to 9pm     

Broadlands School, St Francis Road, Keynsham.    

Membership of these 3 groups is by audition; the minimum standard required is Grade 5.

Music Centres

Keynsham Music Centre (Wind Band - String Ensemble - Guitar Ensemble)

Tuesdays, 4.30 to 6.30 pm

Broadlands School, St Francis Road, Keynsham. BS31 2DY 

The minimum standard required is approximately Grade 1.

Mendip Music Centre (Training  Wind Band - Intermediate Wind Band - Training String Ensemble - Intermediate String Ensemble -  Choir)

Thursdays, 4.30 to 6.30 pm

Somervale School, Redfield Road, Midsomer Norton. BA3 2HG  

The minimum standard required is approximately Grade 1.

Bath Society of Young Musicians (Training Wind Band -  Wind Band - Training String Ensemble - String Ensemble - Choir - Guitar Ensemble)

Saturdays, 9.30am to 12pm

Hayesfield Lower School, Brougham Hayes, Bath. BA2 3QU.   

The minimum standard required is approximately Grade 1.

Chew Valley Music Centre

Wednesdays

Windband 4 to 5 pm

String Ensemble 5.30 to 6.30 pm

Chew Valley School, Chew Lane, Chew Magna, Bristol.  BS40 8QB

Applying for a Music Centre

If you wish to join one of the Music Centres, please complete the application form, and send it to:

Bath & North East Somerset Music Service

PO Box 25, Riverside, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1DN

Applicants to the Senior Centres must enclose a stamped addressed envelope for audition details.

For more information please see our Music Services website.