More than 300 children take part in woodwind groups at the Music Centre.
Groups usually take part in at least three public performances a year.
Oldham Youth Wind Band plays Shostakovitch Dance No.1.
Who is it for?
All school children are welcome to audition (groups are graded according to ability).
Most new members join the Elementary Wind Group and progress to other groups as they develop.
Where?
Music Centre
The Lyceum Building
Union Street
Oldham, OL1 1QG
Rehearsal times
| Group | Rehearsal times |
|---|---|
| Double Reed Club | Wednesday, 4.15 - 5.15pm |
| Junior Wind Band | Monday, 4.15 - 5.15pm |
| Intermediate Wind Band | Monday, 4.30 - 6pm |
| Oldham Youth Wind Band | Monday, 6.30 - 8.45pm |
| Saxation (saxophone club) | Monday, 4.30 – 4.30pm |
Fees
£53.50 per term to join one or more Music Centre groups.
Discounts
Get £9.30 off your fee for each additional child from the same family joining a Music Centre group.
Get 50% off per child if you are eligible for free school meals.
Join
Please complete a registration form.
Contact the Music Service:
- Phone: 0161 770 5660
- Email: musicservice@oldham.gov.uk