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Bands, orchestras and theory groups
Find music groups for students up to age 18 for every style, instrument and grade, including string orchestras, jazz bands, choirs and music theory classes.
Percussion Ensembles
Our percussion groups students the opportunity to make music with like-minded young people. They meet weekly at venues around the borough of Kingston and are led by expert tutors. For Percussion Jam and UpBeat, there is no experience needed - just a love of music - as group members can learn everything from scratch. All instruments are supplied.
ReMix Orchestra Lab
ReMix ix the new name for Kingston Youth Percussion Ensemble. They compose their own music and perform on percussion instruments as well as their own orchestral instruments.
- time: Tuesdays from 5:45 to 6:40pm
- location: Kingston Music Centre
- level: Some music experience - Year 4+
Mallet Motion
Mallet Motion play tuned percussion ensemble music from all sorts of genres. Instrument used include xylophones, glockenspiel, drum kit and more.
- time: Wednesdays from 5:40 to 6:35pm
- location: Tolworth Music Centre
- level: Experience on a musical instrument, ability to read music, - year 4+
UpBeat Percussion Ensemble
UpBeat learn to play various percussion instruments, performing arrangements of well known songs and composing their own pieces.
- time: Wednesdays from 4:45 to 5:30pm
- location: Tolworth Music Centre
- level: Any - year 4+
Percussion Jam Ensemble (Key Stage 1)
Percussion Jam have fun learning to play various percussion instruments, performing arrangements of well known songs and composing their own pieces.
- time: Wednesdays from 4:15 to 4:45pm
- location: Tolworth Music Centre
- level: Beginners - Reception-Y3
Group lessons:
Our STARter Groups for beginners are a great way to lean the Violin, Trumpet, Clarinet, Cello or Recorder - they take place at our Tolworth Centre. Our ensemble rehearsals and theory lessons also take place in centres.
How to join any of our groups
Join via our Registration website
To apply for a place in one of our groups, please complete our online application form. Once we have received your application we will contact you with further information, including the offer of a free trial and how you can pay.
If you are interested in seeing any of our groups perform. We post all our concerts on our events page. Everyone is welcome!