Groups & Ensembles
The Elgar School has many music groups, catering for all ages and abilities. For further details on any of these groups, please contact the School Office. Please note that stated rehearsal days/times may occasionally change.
All sessions & rehearsals take place in the Lumby Recital Room unless stated otherwise.
Special Music Makers
A general music session for adults and children with Special Educational Needs.
Subscription: Please contact the School Office for details.
Sessions: Weekly, Mondays 4.30pm to 5.15pm
Group Leader: Noriko Tsuzaki
ESM Folk Ensemble
All ages, abilities and instruments welcome.
Subscription: Please contact the School Office for details.
Sessions: The Folk Ensemble meets about once a month on a Sunday afternoon between 16.00 and 17.30. Dates are notified well in advance.
Group Leaders: Kathy Holmes (mandolin and violin) and Paul Morris (accordion)
The Musical Experience
Dr. Hunt's illustrated talks contain a fascinating mix of topics - they include aural and visual musical examples, and, where appropriate, live performance. In this friendly atmosphere, discussion is welcomed.
Subscription: £6 per lecture, or £5 per lecture if booking the whole series.
Sessions: Weekly, Tuesdays 10.30am - 12pm, with refreshments.
Course Leader: Donald Hunt
The Musical Experience Revisited
Over the past two years Donald Hunt's talks have developed from the initial introduction to various aspects of music and now encompass a very wide range of musical subjects.
From September 2009, Donald will start a new series of illustrated talks for those wishing to start from the beginning! The talks are informal and interactive, often involving lively discussion and always illustrated with live and recorded music as well as video.
Subscription: Please contact the School Office for details.
Sessions: Autumn Term 2009 - Sept 18th, Oct 2nd, Oct 16th, Nov 6th, Nov 20th, Dec 4th, Dec 18th
Course Leader: Doanld Hunt
Chamber Music Group
Are you an instrumentalist who is interested in playing in an ensemble? Then come along to the Chamber Music Group. Any level and any instrument welcome - groups will be formed accordingly.
Subscription: Please contact the School Office for details.
Sessions: Weekly, Thursdays 5.15pm - 6.15pm.
Group Leader: Joanne Jefferis