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Brookfield Music Centre (BMC)

Brookfield is a Music Centre that will inspire and become life-changing for many of our students.  It has the power to unlock creativity, to challenge and bring out the very best in our students.  Staff will encourage and support every BMC member through their journey of musical achievement.


We are happy for parents to bring their child/children along for two free trial sessions before joining.  There is no need to make an appointment, just arrive at the start of the morning and enquire at the registration desk.  Parents are welcome to stay and observe, and all new students are assigned a senior member student to help them.  Please check first that the Centre is open by checking the GM calendar.

9.15 - doors open for registration

9.30 - 10.15am - FULL ORCHESTRA and JUNIOR ORCHESTRA

10.15 - 10.45am - CHAMBER GROUPS/STUDENT TIME - student-chosen ensembles/requests

10.45 - 11.30am - WIND BAND, STRING ORCHESTRA

11.30 - 11.45am - BREAK!

11.45 - 12.30pm - FULL ORCHESTRA in the Hall

Rehearsals are during term time only.  Please check the full rehearsal schedule on the GM calendar.

9.15 - doors open for registration

9.30 - 10.15am - FULL ORCHESTRA and JUNIOR ORCHESTRA

10.15 - 10.45am - CHAMBER GROUPS/STUDENT TIME - student-chosen ensembles/requests

10.45 - 11.30am - WIND BAND, STRING ORCHESTRA

11.30 - 11.45am - BREAK!

11.45 - 12.30pm - FULL ORCHESTRA in the Hall

Rehearsals are during term time only.  Please check the full rehearsal schedule on the GM calendar.

JUNIOR ORCHESTRA (For any instrument)

One FREE term of ensemble sessions for students in their first year of learning.

Brookfield’s Junior Orchestra is our introductory level group, catering for all instruments. We welcome anyone who has been involved in Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET) schemes through their schools as well as individuals who have been learning at home.  It doesn't matter if you only know 5 notes on your instrument or if you can't read music, as the staff at Junior Orchestra can teach you all you need to know.

WIND BAND

Catering for players of grades 3+ woodwind, brass and percussion

 

STRING ENSEMBLE 

For all string players.  We arrange music to suit all levels of ability.

 

BROOKFIELD CHOIR

Enjoy a wide-range of repertoire such as Popular Music, Choral Works, Gospel and Film Music.    Open to all singers.

 

FULL ORCHESTRA

Catering for all ability levels. A wide-ranging repertoire including classical scores, film music, choral works, student-selected pieces and sometimes wonderfully, student-composed scores.  This ensemble also gives opportunities for students to take the baton and hone their conducting skills.

 

JAZZ BAND - Student Led

This band provides an excellent grounding in varied jazz styles and techniques including extensive opportunities for developing skills in improvisation.  

STRING QUARTET - Student led

Provision for increasing ensemble playing opportunities by exploring the world of chamber music.

 

WIND ENSEMBLE - Student led

A great opportunity to work with a student leader and arranger who will guide the wind players through further diverse musical opportunities.

JUNIOR ORCHESTRA (For any instrument)

One FREE term of ensemble sessions for students in their first year of learning.

Brookfield’s Junior Orchestra is our introductory level group, catering for all instruments. We welcome anyone who has been involved in Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET) schemes through their schools as well as individuals who have been learning at home.  It doesn't matter if you only know 5 notes on your instrument or if you can't read music, as the staff at Junior Orchestra can teach you all you need to know.

WIND BAND

Catering for players of grades 3+ woodwind, brass and percussion

 

STRING ENSEMBLE 

For all string players.  We arrange music to suit all levels of ability.

 

BROOKFIELD CHOIR

Enjoy a wide-range of repertoire such as Popular Music, Choral Works, Gospel and Film Music.    Open to all singers.

 

FULL ORCHESTRA

Catering for all ability levels. A wide-ranging repertoire including classical scores, film music, choral works, student-selected pieces and sometimes wonderfully, student-composed scores.  This ensemble also gives opportunities for students to take the baton and hone their conducting skills.

 

JAZZ BAND - Student Led

This band provides an excellent grounding in varied jazz styles and techniques including extensive opportunities for developing skills in improvisation.  

STRING QUARTET - Student led

Provision for increasing ensemble playing opportunities by exploring the world of chamber music.

 

WIND ENSEMBLE - Student led

A great opportunity to work with a student leader and arranger who will guide the wind players through further diverse musical opportunities.

Beccy Busuttil, Director

Christine Le Maistre

Jennifer Lewis

Joe Galuszka

Jennifer Avery, Administrator

Beccy Busuttil, Director

Christine Le Maistre

Jennifer Lewis

Joe Galuszka

Jennifer Avery, Administrator

For details of costs and how to join click here

For details of costs and how to join click here

Brookfield is held at:

Sir Thomas Rich's School, Oakleaze, Gloucester. GL2 0LF. 

Find us here

Contact: Beccy Busuttil
Email:  beccy.busuttil@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Tel:         01452 427242
Alternatively at Gloucestershire Music
Email:     glosmusic@gloucestershire.gov.uk

 

Brookfield is held at:

Sir Thomas Rich's School, Oakleaze, Gloucester. GL2 0LF. 

Find us here

Contact: Beccy Busuttil
Email:  beccy.busuttil@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Tel:         01452 427242
Alternatively at Gloucestershire Music
Email:     glosmusic@gloucestershire.gov.uk

 

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