Beginners’ Group
The Beginners’ group is a lively group of adults who are gaining confidence in playing orchestral music under the leadership of Margaret Moseley.
Theory sessions
We offer a 45 minute theory session on Saturday mornings before the start of the orchestral session. This is intended to help any members interested in improving their theory knowledge, whether beginners or those wishing to pass the Grade 5 theory which is a requisite for progress beyond Grade 5 of the ABRSM practical exams.
Participants work at their own pace, using a variety of materials selected for their suitability. The cost is £10 for a series of 5 sessions and interested members should book a place in advance of a session.
New Music for Late Starters
The ‘ORCHESTRA SEEKS COMPOSER’ competition 2010-11, won by Alison Wrenn, was the third in a series of biennial competitions through which we seek to engage with emerging or established composers, interested in creating a 10-15 minute piece of high musical quality. The £500 prize will not make its winner rich, but offers an opportunity to work with an enthusiastic orchestra. In 2009-10 the winner was Laurence Rose.
Laurence Rose and YLSS after the first performance of 'A theory of nothing'
Maintenance and Insurance of Instruments
Some advice on repair and maintenance of instruments, rehairing of bows, purchase, valuation and insurance of instruments.
YLSS Constitution
Download your personal copy of our Constitution which was revised and approved at the 2011 AGM by visiting our Downloads page.
