Youth Music Centre
Music · Ages 6–9 · co-ed
Saturday preparatory orchestra for ages 6–9 in Hampstead Garden Suburb, the first step into orchestral playing for early-grade strings.
About this club
Saturday preparatory orchestra for ages 6–9 in Hampstead Garden Suburb, the first step into orchestral playing for early-grade strings.
- Just left first-year group lessons up to Grade 2/3 (violin, viola, cello) level
- Class size: Ensemble (number not stated
- Prepares for ABRSM (grade exams pathway)
- Established 1967
Learning overview
What your child will learn
- Strings ensemble
- Orchestra (preparatory)
- What to bring
- All materials are provided.
- External resources
- Provider website / booking platform
- Good to know
- Ensemble players expected to attend all three terms of the academic year
Schedule
Available timesWeekends
British Summer TimeSaturday mornings, term time (8:30-13:00)
Bigwood House, Henrietta Barnett School, Bigwood Road, London NW11 7BD, Hampstead Garden Suburb, Barnet, North London
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Contact: 07717 533 395; henry@youthmusiccentre.uk
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