Piano & Keyboard 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
Pianoforte
Organ
Harpsichord
Clavichord
Piano Accordion
Groups
FOLK GROUP
Sundays 4.00pm - 5.30pm (c. monthly)
Group Leader: Dan James
Fee per session: £9 (payable a term in advance)
Autumn 2025: TBC
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An established group at the Elgar School of Music, the Folk Group perform at regular events throughout the year. Already having an existing repertoire of over 50 pieces, they also combine with dance groups for workshops.
Mondays 3.30pm - 5.00pm (c. fortnightly)
Group Leader: Claire Horacek
Fee: £9 per session (payable a term in advance)
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Autumn 2025: 8th Sep | 22nd Sep | 6th Oct | 20th Oct |3rd Nov | 17th Nov | 1st Dec
The Elgar Baroque Ensemble provides a unique opportunity for advanced players (approximately Grade 7 above) to perform works from the Renaissance, Restoration, Baroque and Early Classical Periods.
RAGLEJAZZ BAND
Mondays 7.45pm - 9.00pm (weekly, excluding Bank Holidays)
Group Leader: Matt Green
Fee: £9 per session (payable a term in advance)
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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.