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CALLING ALL MUSICIANS

Published
20.08.2018

Get involved in Gloucestershire’s largest and award winning music education service.

The summer holidays are drawing to a close and over 500 musicians will soon be returning to Gloucestershire Music for another year of exciting events, festivals and concerts. With no less than 15 groups on offer there is something for everyone

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CALLING ALL MUSICIANS

Get involved in Gloucestershire’s largest and award winning music education service.

The summer holidays are drawing to a close and over 500 musicians will soon be returning to Gloucestershire Music for another year of exciting events, festivals and concerts. With no less than 15 groups on offer there is something for everyone.  Whether you've never played an instrument before or if you are an experienced performer GM will welcome you to one of their groups. 

Your local Music Centres

With music centres in Gloucester, Stroud and the Forest of Dean young musicians can be sure to find an activity that will excite and engage them.  Our music centres offer a range of activities from music theory classes, vocal groups, jazz bands, wind bands, chamber groups and orchestras.  Find out more here

Start with F.A.M.E – and it's free!

Our First Access Music Ensemble (F.A.M.E.) sessions are available for absolute beginners on a range of instruments. And it's free to attend! Click here for details.

Learn As You Play Programme for adults LAYP is up and running in three venues across Gloucestershire.  Adults are able to access lessons and learn to play alongside our team of experienced tutors.  More details here.

Represent your County with our award winning County Youth Music Groups

GM organises county youth orchestras, jazz groups, string ensembles, bands and choirs. Many groups have preformed at iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, represented Gloucestershire at national music festivals and toured abroad.  If you are an advanced young musician then find our more here.  Perfect for musicians grade 5 and above and secondary school vocalists.

Adult Music Programme No less than seven adult bands jazz groups and orchestras meet every week under the banner of GM.  Groups perform at some great venues as well as work regularly with visiting professional musicians.  Find our more about our adult music programme here. 

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