Ensembles - Monday
Wind Starters
Wind Starters is open to all players who have had just one term of tuition and have a range of five notes. Rehearsals focus on having a good time, learning to play together and develop skills like watching the conductor and play with dynamic contrast.
Conductor: Mr A Jones
Rehearsal time: Mondays from 4:30pm to 5:40pm
Rehearsal venue:
Solihull Music Service,
Lyndon School,
Daylesford Road,
Solihull
Location: Lower School Hall
Junior Winds
Junior Winds is open to all players who have had at least a year's worth of tuition and some ensemble experience. Usually players move up to Junior Winds after one year in Wind Starters. The repertoire is using more challenging rhythms and accidentals, but still the emphasis is on enjoying the experience of playing together!
Conductor: Mr T Low
Rehearsal time: Mondays from 4:30pm to 5:40pm
Rehearsal venue:
Solihull Music Service,
Lyndon School,
Daylesford Road,
Solihull
Location: Lower school Hall
Solihull Concert Winds
This is the intermediate wind band. It is expected that the members of SCW will have the skills in place to be able to tackle more advanced repertoire. They should be prepared to play music with 3 or 4 flats or sharps, and be comfortable with pieces of grade 3 standard. Players should play with expression, a wide range of dynamics and awareness of articulation. Players are accepted by audition.
Conductor: Mr C Davies and Mr T Low
Rehearsal time: Mondays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Rehearsal venue:
Solihull Music Service,
Lyndon School,
Daylesford Road,
Solihull.
Location: Lower School Dining Area
Solihull Youth Wind Orchestra (SYWO)
SYWO is the top wind orchestra of Solihull Music Service. The standard of the orchestra requires the members to be dedicated and play at the top of their ability. It is expected that the members will have the skills in place to be able to tackle advanced repertoire. They should be prepared to play music with 5 or 6 flats or sharps, and be comfortable with pieces of grade 5-6 standard. Players should play with expression, with a wide range of dynamics and awareness of articulation. The orchestra performs in prestigious venues such as Symphony Hall. Players are accepted by audition.
Conductor: Mr K Allen
Rehearsal time: Mondays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Rehearsal venue:
Solihull Music Service,
Lyndon School,
Daylesford Road,
Solihull.
Location: Lower School Hall