Ely Music Centre
Saturday Centre

Ely Music Centres offer a range of ensemble and orchestral experiences, combined with theory and practical musicianship training, on a weekly basis in term time for players of brass, string, percussion and woodwind instruments. To get the most from the music centres, you are strongly recommended to stay for all activities.

Throughout the term, our team of tutors work with students to explore a variety of repertoire following a theme. The last session of each term culminates in a lively and enjoyable performance for parents and friends.

Saturday Music Centre is for players approx. Grade 2 – 6 standard
Saturday 10am – 12.30pm
Needham’s Hall, Ely College, Downham Road, CB6 2SH (Needham’s Hall Entrance)
Ely Music Centre is one step up from school-based orchestras, offering more intense ensemble sessions. The session is divided into a wind band and string orchestra for the first hour with all players coming together for a full orchestra for the remainder of the session. The centre runs for 8 weeks a term for players of approx. Grade 2 upwards. Ability to read music essential.

The cost of membership is £79 a term. We welcome new players to come along for a free taster session before signing up.

Please sign up via your account or Register by clicking on the button below:
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Members can also attend a theory class to prepare for Grade 5 theory (ABRSM & Trinity) on Tuesday evenings.

Dates & Themes

Autumn Term
Theme – Number 1 hits – tunes that have hit the top of the charts including Beethoven’s Symphony Number 5, The Nutcracker, Bohemian Rhapsody and Coldplay.
Saturdays
Oct 5, 12, 19
Nov 9, 16, 23, 30
Dec 7 (concert)

Spring Term
Theme – What’s that tune? Join us to discover the music behind adverts and TV programmes including the Hovis Bread advert, theme tune from The Eurovision song contest and the Nokia phone ringtone.
Saturdays
Jan 18 , 25
Feb 1, 8
Mar 1, 8, 15, 22 (concert)

Summer Term
Theme – Best of British – music to include Sea shanties, Folk Dances and The Beatles.
Saturdays
April 26
May 3, 10, 17
June 7, 14
June 21 - performance at Ely Arts Festival Family Day
June 28 - end of term workshop event