Information
Type
Introductory String Orchestra
Instruments
Strings
Level
Primary
Post-primary
Entry requirements
- One year of playing or tutor recommendation
- Primary 5 – Year 8
Contact Details
Newry Office Admin
Music Centre
Newry Music Centre
The MusicMakers String Orchestra is open to all students from Primary 5 to year 8 who have played for a minimum of one year. Rehearsals run for 20 weeks from September and finishes with a celebration concert in March.
Repertoire is fun, engaging, yet challenging for the young musicians.
Membership is £72.60 per annum and weekly rehearsals take place in Newry Music Centre, 6.30pm-8.00pm.
Education Authority transport is provided.
Rehearsal Dates 2024/25
(Wednesdays)
September: 11, 18, 25
October: 2, 9, 16, 23
November: 6, 13, 20, 27
December: 4
January: 8, 15, 22, 29
February: 5, 19, 26
March: 5 (concert week TBC)
Previous events for this group
In 2023/24 we were involved with
Students
23811
Ensembles
59
Schools
671
Tutors