Ensembles At Harrogate Music Centre
In line with the current COVID-19 restrictions, we are delighted to be able to offer the following Ensemble opportunities at HMC.
To sign up please contact the ensemble director directly via email. Please give the following details: Participant Name, Age, Instrument, Current grade level and Which ensemble they wish to participate with. This will enable the group director to stream the groups effectively. Also in light of ‘Track & Trace’ requirements and ensemble size limitations, we need to know exactly who is attending. We will not be able to accept participants arriving on the morning of rehearsal without having signed up prior to attendance. At the moment participants can only sign up to one ensemble.
An exact timetable for all ensembles will be sent out and posted on this website when we have a clear idea of numbers in each group.
Every participant must complete a new enrolment form. These are found on the Application & Fees page. Please hand in at the first rehearsal.
General Enquiries William.osborn@northyorks.gov.uk
Beginner Groups
Brass/Woodwind/Strings
We are planning to relaunch our beginner groups lessons at HMC so if you were part of the groups before Covid-19 or a new starter
Please contact William.osborn@northyorks.gov.uk if interested.
String Ensembles
Director – Emily Jones
As I haven’t yet been able to replace the wonderful Fiona Mayo please sign up with Emily and she will stream the participants into viable ensembles.
To sign up please email Emily.jones@northyorks.gov.uk
Woodwind Ensembles
Director – Stephanie Yaple.
In the first instance please contact Stephanie to express an interest. She will then stream the musicians into appropriate groups offering the best experience possible.
The initial plan is to run 2 groups but this could be increased if needed.
To sign up please email yaplemusic@gmail.com
Brass Ensemble
Director – Archie Batty.
A new ensemble catering to Brass players Grade 2 upwards. Expect pure Brass Power!!
To sign up please email Archie.batty@northyorks.gov.uk
Percussion Ensemble
Director – Caroline Edwards
For all our percussionists – a space to make as much noise as they like without offending the delicate Wind Players.
Sign up please email Caroline.Edwards@northyorks.gov.uk
Blast Off
Director – Archie Batty
Blast Off is suitable for all woodwind and brass players who have either just started learning or have had lessons for about a year.
The band plays music tailored to the abilities of the children who turn up and serves as an introduction to playing in an ensemble as well as addressing some of the basic skills of playing a wind instrument.
To sign up please email Archie.batty@northyorks.gov.uk
Guitar Group
Director – Michael Waterhouse
The Guitar Group has a membership of students with a wide range of experience. The ensemble plays a varied repertoire- some of it arranged specifically for them by their director.
A minimum standard for new members is that grade work should at least be begun.
To sign up please email Michael.waterhouse@northyorks.gov.uk
Ukulele Group
Director – Michael Waterhouse.
The Ukulele Group welcomes Ukulele players who can already play the Ukulele to a reasonable standard.
The group is made up largely of adults at the moment but welcomes all ages. (See here for Harrogate Ukelele Group’s website)
To sign up please email Michael.waterhouse@northyorks.gov.uk
The Accidentals
Director/Conductor – Amanda Crawley
This for anybody from year 4 up to Adult who either already knows that singing is great fun or wants to discover the joys of singing.
Come along and experience Amanda’s expertise and thoroughly enjoyable group for anybody who enjoys singing and wants to improve.
To sign please email William.osborn@northyorks.gov.uk
(Please don’t worry Amanda is still conducting – her work email isn’t functioning!)
HYJO - Harrogate Youth Jazz Orchestra
Directors – Jonathan Lodder & Will Osborn
HYJO is a senior ensemble offering opportunities to those students who wish to explore jazz technique and repertoire. The band plays from a large library of music ranging from traditional big band numbers to more contemporary music.
At the moment I am offering membership to anyone who performed in the 2020 Gala Concert. Auditions for the band for September 2021 will be held in late June/July please get in touch if interested.
To sign up please email William.osborn@northyorks.gov.uk
Parental Guidance
Director – Archie Batty.
The PGs is a band designed for adults who have either never played a wind instrument before or not for a very long time! We have great fun learning the fundamental aspects of playing a wind instrument through music to suit the range of abilities and experience.
To sign up please email Archie.batty@northyorks.gov.uk
