Song Writing Sessions – All Abilities – Monday 1630- 1800 at Birkdale High School, Windy Harbour Road, Southport PR8 3DT.
Develop your song writing skills in a fun workshop setting – all musical styles are covered in the sessions.
Directed by: Daniel Rankin
Sefton Jazz Orchestra – Grade 5 – Grade 8 Monday 1800 – 1930 at Birkdale High School, Windy Harbour Road, Southport PR8 3DT
Sefton Jazz Orchestra is a dynamic group for the developing jazz musician. Its increasing repertoire ranges from the big band standards of the 1940s right up to the present day with compositions from artists like Gordon Goodwin.
Although lots of the music is instrumental, we invite guest vocalists to perform with us at concerts around the Merseyside region. If you have an interest in jazz and developing your improvisation skills, you would be very welcome to attend on Monday evenings.
Directed by: Ged Harrison
Strings – Key Stage 2 (Violin & Cello) – Tuesday 1530 – 1630 – Litherland High School, Litherland L21 0DB
Year 3 to 6 beginner string players have the opportunity to develop their skills and play a variety of music including Pop, Classical and Jazz.
Directed by: Daniel Rankin
& Thursday – Key Stage Stage 3 1530 – 1630 (Violin & Cello) – Litherland High School, Litherland L21 0DB
Year 7 to 9 beginner to advanced string players have the opportunity to develop their skills and play a variety of music including Pop, Classical and Jazz in a larger ensemble.
Directed by: Daniel Rankin
On a Friday at the Professional Development Centre, Park Road, Formby L37 6EW…..
Junior Strings – Grade 2 Friday 16.00 – 17.00
Sefton Strings on Friday evening string players form Sefton meet together to explore music written specifically for string ensembles. We play music ranging from Twinkle to Handel, Vivaldi, Mozart and Holst, Bartok through to Scot Joplin and the Beatles. Classical, Jazz and Folk. Come along and join us!
Directed by: Daniel Rankin & Stephanie Kearley
Sefton Strings – Grade 2 and above 1700 – 1800
More advanced string players have the opportunity to develop their skills and perform a variety of music from Pop, Classical and Jazz.
Directed by: Daniel Rankin & Stephanie Kearley
Sefton Junior Brass – Beginner – Grade 1 Friday 16:30 – 17.15
There are a number of different Brass groups that are open to all brass players in Sefton Schools. Pupils are encouraged to come along to the Junior Brass Band as soon as their teachers think that they will benefit from playing in an Ensemble where they will be challenged and given the opportunity to further develop their playing skills.
Sefton Intermediate Brass – Grade 1 – Grade 4 Friday 18:00 – 18.50
As pupils progress, they are encouraged to move into Intermediate Brass. This group is a traditional Brass Band and rehearses after the Junior Brass on a Friday evening. They have taken part in the Merseyside Brass Festival and the Guildhall Brass Band and have performed alongside Wingates Brass Band as part of a Wider Opportunities Festival.
Directed by: John Dempsey/Morris Fogg
Sefton Brass Ensemble – Grade 4 – Grade 8 Friday 1900 – 2000
Sefton Brass Ensemble was formed in 2008. Brass players are selected to join this Ensemble which has performed at a number of venues including Cyprus (Civic Exchange visit), Southport Floral Hall. Bootle Town Hall and Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.
Directed by: John Dempsey/Morris Fogg
Sefton Junior Wind – Beginner to Grade 3 Friday 4.30-5.15pm
Junior Wind is where it all starts for Sefton’s youngest (but no less ambitious). Flautists, clarinettists, saxophonists, oboists, and bassoonists. Like the other Sefton ensembles, there are opportunities to share their love of music by playing in concerts on a termly basis and are introduced to the basic elements of music in a fun and engaging environment. This ensemble is a perfect starting point for any young woodwind player!
Directed by: Phil Palmer/Emma Haughton
Sefton Wind Orchestra – Grade 5 to Grade 8 Friday 1715 – 1900
Wind Orchestra is the flagship ensemble for Sefton Young Musicians. Always a hit at our concerts, this ensemble aims to provide ensemble training to the highest level. The young musicians will explore a wide range of repertoire (including a memorable rendition of ‘Gangham Style!) which challenges different elements of their instrumental skills. The ensemble allows the members to develop into fine young musicians in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Sefton Wind by Invitation 19.00-20.00 please speak to Mr Palmer/Miss Haughton
Sefton Percussion – Friday (Please discuss with Mr Martin regarding times)
Directed by: James Martin
Percussion groups are set up to give students a total percussion experience. With an emphasis on orchestral/concert percussion, students will learn to read music and play tuned and untuned percussion Instruments. This gives each student the flexibility to play in Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Brass Bands, and various youth ensembles.