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 thirty 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 3 days of singing with a performance from Wednesday 24th – Friday 26th July. This will run in a similar format to last years’ summer course with Mark de Lisser as guest conductor. Details on this will follow to all that have taken part in SYS.
For more information on this and other singing events please go to the Singing Strategy page on the website
Find out moreTake part Advanced String Players Day
Somerset Music runs an Advanced Strings Players Day twice a year, in March and October. You need to be a player of violin, viola, ‘cello or bass and aspiring-Grade 5 to Grade 8+
You will be working at some exciting and not-too-serious strings pieces in full orchestra and sectionals, with a presentation for parents at 3.30.
Take part Kilve Residential Weekend for Young String Players
Somerset Music runs a residential weekend at Kilve Court each year for String Players for students from pre-Grade 1 up to Grade 6+ with matching reading skills, aged between 8 and 16. The String Players play in groups suitable for their ability and age.
As well as rehearsing over the course of the weekend and giving a concert at the end of the weekend they also get the chance to take part in outdoor activities at the centre, such as Archery and Climbing.
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. Details of each can be found by clicking on the titles below:
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