Brass, Woodwind & Percussion Department
Below you will find a list of the instruments available to study at the ESM as well as groups that you may wish to join.
Instruments
Flute / Piccolo
Oboe / Cor Anglais
Recorder
Clarinet
Saxophone
Bassoon
Cornet / Trumpet
Bugle
French Horn
Trombone
Flugelhorn
Tenor / Baritone Horn
Euphonium
Tuba
Percussion
Drum kit
Brass, Woodwind & Percussion Groups
FLUTE CHOIR
Mondays 7pm-8pm (weekly, excluding Bank Holidays)
Group Leader: Hannah Talbot-Cooper
Fee: £7 per session. (payable a term in advance)
Are you interested in playing as part of a flute ensemble? The Flute Choir is a mixed-age group ensemble that plays a variety of classical and light music. Flautists of Grade 5 standard and above welcome.
RAGLEJAZZ BAND
Mondays 7.45pm - 9.00pm (weekly, excluding Bank Holidays)
Group Leader: Matt Green
Fee: £9 per session. (payable a term in advance)
Big Band music from every era, to delight those with an interest in popular music and jazz. New members of all ages are always welcome, of Grade 4 standard or above.
RECORDER CONSORT
Tuesdays 8.00pm - 9.30pm (c. fortnightly)
Group Leader: Andy Watts
Fee: £9 per session (payable a term in advance)
Summer 2024: 23rd April | 7th May | 21st May | 4th June | 18th June | 2nd July |
CONCERT BAND
Wednesdays 7.45pm - 9.00pm (weekly)
Group Leader: James Topp
Fee: £7 per session. (payable a term in advance)
Aimed at all wind and brass players above grade 4.
ADULT WIND BAND
Thursdays 4.00pm-5.00pm (weekly)
Group Leader: Dan Buxton
Fee: £7 per session (payable a term in advance)
This group is aimed at beginner woodwind and brass players of Grade 1-3 standard, giving you the chance to develop your skills whilst enjoying playing with other beginner musicians.