Groups for Woodwind Players:
Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe Recorder or Saxophone
Woodwind appears in so many kinds of music and we love it all! We hope you'll enjoy being part of our groups too.
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.
Some of the more advanced groups that specialise in a particular musical style may only be suitable for selected instruments within the woodwind family. Please speak to your teacher or contact us if you'd like more information.
Musica Batley Woodwind
Thursdays (term time) at Batley Grammar School
- 16.45 - 17.45: Elastic Orchestra - Early learners
- 18.00 - 19.15: Wind Band - Grades 3 to 8
- 16.45 - 17.45: Jazz Bats - Grade 4+ for saxophone
Musica Colne Valley Woodwind
Fridays (term time) at Colne Valley High School
- 16.30 – 17.30: Junior Wind Band - Early learners to Grade 2
- 16.30 - 17.45: Intermediate Wind Band - Grades 2 to 4
- 18.00 - 19.20: Senior Wind Band - Grades 4+
- 16.45 - 17.45: Big Band - Grades 5+
Musica Holme Valley Woodwind
Saturdays (term time) at Honley High School
- 09.00 - 09.45: Wind Wizards - Early learners to Grade 2
- 10.30 - 11.30: Intermediate Strings - Grades 2 to 3
- 10.15 - 11.30: Senior Wind Band - Grade 4+
- 09.00 - 10.00: Big Band - Grade 4+
- 09.45 - 10.30: Recorder Group - All ages and abilities. Instruments provided.
- 11.30 - 12.30: Folk Group - Some musical experience needed
Musica Mirfield Woodwind
Fridays (term time) at The Mirfield Free Grammar and Sixth Form
- 17.00 - 18.00: Blow and Bash - Early learners to pre-Grade 1
- 18.15 - 19.30: Intermediate Band - Grades 2 to 3
- 17.00 - 18.15: Senior Band - Grade 4+
- 18.30 - 19.45: Swing Band - Grade 5+
Musica Shelley Woodwind
Saturdays (term time) at Shelley High School
- 10.15 - 11.00: First Blow Band - Early learners
- 09.00 - 10.00: Junior Wind Band - Grades 1 to 2
- 10.15 - 11.30: Concert Band - Grade 2+
- 09.00 - 10.00: Big Band - Under 18s. Grade 5+
- 11.30 - 12.30: Adult Swing Band - Age 18+. Grade 3+
Tuesdays (term time) at Netherhall LC High School.
- 17.45 - 18.45: Musica Soul Band
Informal audition required. No age restrictions. Grade 5+.
Tuesdays (term time) at Netherhall LC High School
- 19.00 - 20.30: Musica Youth Jazz
Audition required. Age 21 and under. Grade 5+.
Wednesdays at Netherhall LC High School
- 18.15 - 19.30 - Sectional rehearsals for strings (Musica Youth Strings)
- 19.00 - 19.30 - Sectional rehearsals for woodwind, brass and percussion
- 19.45 - 21.15 - Full orchestra rehearsal
Age 21 and under. Formal audition required. Strings grade 4+. Woodwind, brass and percussion grade 6+.
