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 2024: 8th September | 20th October | 17th November | 8th December
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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 2024: 9th September | 23rd September | 7th October | 21st October | 4th November | 18th November | 2nd December |
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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.