Groups for String Players:
Violin, Viola, Cello or Double Bass
String ensembles, mixed orchestras and bands for string players of all ages and abilities.
You do not need to have taken any formal music exams to be part of our groups. Where groups specify that players must be a certain grade they must have the ability to play at that level but do not need to have taken an exam.
Musica Batley Strings
Thursdays (term time) at Batley Grammar School
- 16.45 - 17.45: Elastic Orchestra - Early learners
- 18.00 - 18.30: Allegro Strings - Grade 1 to 3
- 18.30 - 19.15: Chamber Strings - Grade 3 to 8
Musica Colne Valley Strings
Fridays (term time) at Colne Valley High School
- 16.45 – 17.45: Junior Strings - Grades 1 to 2
- 18.00 - 19.15: Senior Strings - Grade 3+
Musica Holme Valley Strings
Saturdays (term time) at Honley High School
- 10.30 - 11.30: Junior Strings - Early learners to Grade 2
- 09.00 - 10.15: Intermediate Strings - Grades 2 to 3
- 09.00 - 10.15: Senior Strings - Grade 4+
- 11.30 - 12.30: Folk Group - Some musical experience needed
Musica Mirfield Strings
Fridays (term time) at The Mirfield Free Grammar and Sixth Form
- 17.00 - 18.00: Junior Strings - Early learners to Grade 2/3
- 18.15 - 19.30: Intermediate Strings - Grades 2/3+
Musica Shelley Strings
Saturdays (term time) at Shelley High School
- 10.45 - 11.30am: Ready Steady Bow - Early learners
- 09.00 - 10.15: Training Strings - Grades 1 to 2+
- 10.45 - 12.00: Concert Strings - Grades 3+
Central Ensembles for Strings
Wednesdays (term time) at Netherhall LC High School
Age 21 and under. Grade 4+ for string players. Information audition required.
- 18.15 - 19.30: Musica Youth Strings (sectional)
- 19.45 - 21.15: Musica Youth Orchestra (full orchestra)
