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We have a range of orchestras available for young musicians who want to experience playing music in a group and performing.

• Each of these orchestral groups run for ten sessions per school term.
• The cost for joining one of these groups is £50 per term.
• To apply, please download and print an application form from the bottom of this page.

Kingston Junior Strings

The Kingston Junior Strings provides a first ensemble experience for violin, viola, cello and bass players in a relaxed, friendly environment.

The group is suitable for all young string players who have learnt to read music and are not yet of grade 2 standard.  Students are taught the basics of playing together and working with a conductor, while specialist string tutors provide tips and guidance on bowing, tuning and posture.

The Junior Strings also gives members their first taste of the recording studio and presents a short program of pieces at the end of each term.

Kingston Junior Strings
For young string players able to read music up to Grade 2 standard.
10:00am to 11:00am.
Saturday mornings at Coombe Girls' School.

Kingston Training Orchestra

The Kingston Training Orchestra teaches young wind, brass, percussion and string players of grade 2-5 standard the fundamentals of orchestral playing.

Recent repertoire includes themes from Friends, Johnny English, The Pink Panther and Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance, recorded in the Hook Recording Studio and performed in concert at the end of each term.

Players are encouraged to improve their tone, rhythmic awareness and sense of phrasing as well as to consider the style and meaning of each piece they play.

Kingston Training Orchestra
For all young wind, brass, percussion and string players from Grade 2 to 5 standard.
11:00am to 12:30pm.
Saturday mornings at Coombe Girls' School.

Kingston Youth Orchestra

The Kingston Youth Orchestra is for players of grade 5 standard and up. Players benefit from regular specialized sectional rehearsals which help to develop advanced articulation, rhythm, dynamic range and tone production.

The orchestra has a rich and eclectic repertoire. Works are carefully chosen and specially arranged where appropriate to pose a range of stylistic and technical challenges. The Kingston Youth Orchestra prepares young musicians for county youth and semi-professional level playing as well as being a high-quality performing group in its own right.

Kingston Youth Orchestra
Youth orchestra for players of Grade 5 standard and above.
6:30 to 8:00pm.
Thursday evenings at Tolworth Girls' School.