Local Groups and Organisations

Music Groups and Choirs

Arts groups and organisations operating in Solihull and around

Knowle Male Voice Choir

This group of some 20 accomplished singers now provide music across across the range from classical, musical comedy, barber shop, madrigal, and some relatively modern favourites from the Beatles through to Charles Aznavour. KMVC performs complete concerts and/or is happy to provide a smaller selection of songs as part of someone's social/celebration evening. Normally any proceeds are given to a preferred charity as a way of helping those less fortunate than ourselves.
Contact: Choir Director Derek Sheldon, 0121 704 4520

Solihull Recorded Music Circle

To further the enjoyment and knowledge of classical music.
Based at: Alderbrook School and Arts College, Blossomfield Road, Solihull, B91 1SN.
Meeting: The group now meet on two tuesdays a month, please call to establish when meetings take place as they are subject to change each month.
Age: Adults
Contact: Jackie Cartwright, 0121 705 5495
Email: ssarmc@googlemail.com
Website: ssarmc.googlepages.com

Solihull Chandos Choir

With a regular membership of around 100, this lively well-established Choir, conducted by Michael Savage since 1988, gives a minimum of 5 concerts a year, with a varied repertoire, at venues in and around Solihull. The Choir also enjoys a varied social programme including concert tours in the UK and abroad.
Based at: St Peter's School
Meeting: Tuesdays 7.30 to 9.45pm
Contact:01564 779962
Email: concerts@solihullchandoschoir.org
Website: http://www.solihullchandoschoir.org/

Solihull Choral Society

A society presenting some of the premier live choral performances in Solihull. Our aim is to promote concerts to the high standards achieved by the best choirs in Birmingham for the enjoyment of our Solihull audience.
Based at: Sharman's Cross Junior School, Sharman's Cross Road, Solihull.
Meeting: Wednesdays 7.45 - 9.45 p.m term time
Contact: 01564 776040
Ann-Carol Carrington - Secretary
Solihull Choral Society
116 Browns Lane
Knowle
Solihull. B93 9BD
Email:info@solihullchoral.org.uk
Website: http://www.solihullchoral.org.uk/

Heart of England Singers

A mixed voice choir of all ages open to enthusiastic singers without audition. The choir sings a broad range of music from Bach to The Beatles including major choral works and performs several concerts per year. Ages from 18 to 80+.
Based at: The Free Church, Land Lane, Marston Green.
Meeting: Monday's 7.30-9.30pm during term time
Contact: Mike Harding
Email: mike.harding@blueyonder.co.uk
Website: http://www.heart-of-england-singers.org.uk/

Other Vocal Groups

Cantemus (Solihull) - 0121 244 4885
Chanterelle - 0121 705 3177
Fellowship Singers of Shirley - 01564 776489
Hampton Singers - 0121 705 6446

Solihull Symphony Orchestra

Formerly Knowle Sinfonia, we give about three concerts a year around the borough, and rehearse weekly during term-time. Vacancies for string and brass players, but waiting lists for most wind instruments.
Based at: Arden School, Station Road, Knowle
Meeting: Tuesday 7.30pm - 9.45pm
Ages: All
Contact: Anne Thompson on 0121 745 5548
Email: info@solihullsymphony.org.uk
Website: http://www.solihullsymphony.org.uk/

Elmdon Choral Society

A mixed voice choir open to all ages and abilities without audition. The Society performs 4 or 5 concerts a year and covers a wide range of repertoire ranging from the works of Bach and Handel through to compositions by contemporary composers, and has presented a number of World Premiers.
Based at: Arden School, Dorridge.
Meeting: Thursday evenings throughout the year form 7.30 to 9.30
Contact: Steve Davis (conductor and musical director) 0121 743 9793 or email
Email: stevejdavis@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.elmdoncs.org/

AD Concert Band

The Band was formed in 1975, originally as a youth band, but today we have evolved into a Community Concert Band comprising musicians of all ages, ranging from enthusiastic amateurs to graduate standard players.  New players of woodwind, brass or percussion instruments are always welcome, as are non-playing supporters who could help with the day to day running of the Band.

Based at: Alderbrook School, Blossomfield Road, Solihull.
Meeting: Wednesday 8:00 - 10:00pm
Contact: 0121 711 1983 (Jenny Phillips)
Email: join@adband.org.uk
Website: http://www.adband.org.uk/

Solihull Music Service

Solihull music service organises and runs a variety of ensembles for young musicians in Solihull. Rehearsals take place each week during term time at the Lyndon Music Centre.
Based at: Lyndon Music Centre. Lyndon School, Daylesford Road, Solihull.
Meeting: weekly during term time
Ages: school age
Contact: 0121 743 2483
Email: staff@solmus.solgrid.org.uk
Website: http://www.solihull.gov.uk/musicservice/default.htm

List of current groups:

• Millennium Wind Band
• Junior Winds
• Solihull Concert Wind Band
• Millennium Guitars Guitarristas
• Wind Wizards
• Solihull Youth Wind Ensemble
• Strumtastic
• Fingers & Frets
• B92's - Percussion Ensemble
• Saxophone Ensemble
• Millennium Strings
• Solihull Junior String Orchestra
• Solihull School's String Orchestra
• Solihull Youth Concert Orchestra
• Recorder Ensemble
• Tin Lids (Steel Pans)
• Solihull Youth Brass Band
• Soul Matters
• Millennium Choir
• Youth Choir
• Jazz Band

Harmonie Concert Band

Harmonie is a Solihull wind band with a long and successful history of providing the opportunity for players to rehearse and perform concerts. There are some 35 members and we provide facilities to try out some of the band's own instruments. We take part in several concerts each year and often with local schools involvement. The band also commissions works and engages top professionals to conduct workshops to improve playing skills. The type of music we play ranges from popular classics and show medleys to challenging new compositions.

Based at: Langley Secondary School, Kineton Green Road, Solihull
Meeting: 8.00 pm until 10.00 pm
Age groups: We have no age restrictions or entry requirements - everyone is welcome.
Contact name: Tony Veal
Contact telephone: 0121 682 1773
Email: tony@arveal.com
Website: http://www.harmonie-concert-band.org/

Making Music

Supporting and Championing Voluntary Music.
We are a national umbrella organisation. Representing over 140 music organisations in the West Midlands
Contact: Regional Development Officer Micaela Schmitz on 01386 859 648
Website: www.makingmusic.org.uk/westmidlands