Ensembles - Tuesday

Millennium Guitars

The entry level guitar ensemble, with the emphasis on every player having music to suit their own ability.
Directed by Alison Bennett and Mark Webb
Rehearsal time: Tuesdays from 4:30pm to 5:40pm
Rehearsal venue:
Solihull Music Service,
Lyndon School,
Daylesford Road,
Solihull.
Location:Lower School Hall
required level of playing:  at least a terms worth of lessons and a note vocabulary of G  -  A'.  The ability and the will to try to read and play from musical stave notation is encouraged.

Guitarristas

For Guitarists of Grade 2 ability.
Conductor: Mr M Webb/Stuart Edwards
Rehearsal time: Tuesdays from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Rehearsal venue:
Solihull Music Service,
Lyndon School,
Daylesford Road,
Solihull.
Location: Lower School Hall
required level of playing:  The ability to read and play from stave notation in basic first position. A working knowledge of bass notes and notes found above fret 5 on string 1 on the higher leger lines. Knowledge of simple guitar chords is beneficial.

Strumtastic

This is the upper intermediate group of Solihull's four guitar groups. Members are aged between 11 and 15, and play at around grade 3 level.
Conductor: Mr R Thomas
Rehearsal time: Tuesdays from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Rehearsal venue:
Solihull Music Service,
Lyndon School,
Daylesford Road,
Solihull.
Location: Dining Area
required level of playing:  All notes in first position – including bass notes - ability to read and play confidently there. Ability to play up the fingerboard up to the 12th fret.  Playing in 5th, 7th and 9th position. The enthusiasm, application and will to improve your playing and the whole group’s sound. Playing out and ‘projecting’ sound is critical.

Fingers & Frets

Plays demanding guitar ensemble music to a high standard.
Conductor: Mr L Turner
Rehearsal time: Tuesdays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Rehearsal venue:
Solihull Music Service,
Lyndon School,
Daylesford Road,
Solihull.
Location: L108

Required level of playing: Along with the above,  the expectation of players in this group to be able to read and play in most fingerboard positions. Players will be expected to use a guitarist’s footstool in rehearsals and concerts. The music performed by Fingers and Frets can be technically and musically very demanding so a determination and dedication is expected from all members. In return for this, players perform some of the most exciting repertoire for guitar ensemble in some very prestigious venues and have taken part in several tours abroad, including concerts in Florence and Prague.

B92's Steel Band

This is the Borough's senior steel band, playing traditional and contemporary pan music.
Conductor: Mr K Fenn
Rehearsal time: Tuesdays from 6:00pm to 8.00pm
Rehearsal venue:
Solihull Music Service,
Lyndon School,
Daylesford Road,
Solihull.
Location: Rehearsal Room

Senior Brass Ensemble (SBE)

This new group is made up of the most talented brass students in the Borough, giving them the opportunity to perform chamber music at the highest level.
Conductor: Mr R Bull
Rehearsal time: Tuesdays from 6:00pm to 8.00pm
Rehearsal venue:
Solihull Music Service,
Lyndon School,
Daylesford Road,
Solihull.
Location: M101

2ND Winds

2nd Winds is an intermediate chamber ensemble for woodwind players of grade 3-4 standard. Members are accepted by audition. The players get the opportunity to play individual parts in an ensemble and get to develop intonation, dynamics and ensemble skills in an enjoyable atmosphere. The ensemble performs as part of SMS concerts several times a year.
Conductor: Mrs K Moore
Rehearsal time: Wednesdays from 6:00pm to 7.30pm
Rehearsal venue:
Solihull Music Service,
Lyndon School,
Daylesford Road,
Solihull.
Location: L106

iSax

An enthusiastic group of advanced saxophonists, playing a diverse repertoire.
Conductor: Miss S Price
Rehearsal time: Tuesdays from 6:00pm to 8.00pm
Rehearsal venue:
Solihull Music Service,
Lyndon School,
Daylesford Road,
Solihull.
Location: M102