Join a music group
Somerset Music have a range of ensembles to cater for your musical interests, whether you like to sing or play a musical instrument.
See below for more information on our groups.
Take part Somerset Youth Concert Band
Formed in 1973, the Somerset Youth Concert Band is made up of approximately 60 of some of the most talented young musicians from across the county. With its large range of woodwind and brass instruments and exciting percussion section, this award winning band presents a diverse and challenging repertoire of original concert band music, hits from the West End shows, classical repertoire and swing.
Take part Somerset Youth Orchestra
Since its foundation over fifty years ago the SYO has been offering high quality orchestral playing to young musicians from all over Somerset. A large number of the students who have played in this group have been inspired by their musical experiences to pursue the subject to a very high level. Countless numbers of our members have studied, or are studying music at university or music college. Many have become professional musicians working as performers or teachers. Some even work for the County Music Service, Somerset Music who support the orchestra!
The orchestra is a full sized symphony orchestra and recent performances have included Mahler Symphony No 5, Bartok Concerto For Orchestra and Shostakovich Symphony No 5, 8 & 10.
Find out moreSomerset Youth Singers
Going forwards Somerset Music are reframing how they offer choral singing opportunity across the county, with this in mind SYS will not continue in the future. Somerset Music will be organising singing workshops with performances at various times throughout the year.
For more information on this and other singing events please go to the Singing Strategy page on the website
Find out moreCheddar Valley Music Club
The Cheddar Valley Music Club has been running in various formats for nearly 50 years and takes place at Fairland’s Middle School in Cheddar on a Wednesday of each week during term time.
There are several different brass ensembles including a Training Band and Brass Band.
For more information on joining please email somersetmusic@somerset.gov.uk
Find out moreTake part Other opportunities
In addition to the county groups there are a variety of other clubs, ensembles and events which offer performance opportunities throughout the year.
Phone us on 0300 1237364 or send us a message