Suffolk County Music Service offer a huge range of opportunities for children and young people to achieve in music, both in and out of school.
Find out more about their opportunities below or visit https://suffolkcountymusicservice.co.uk/
North Suffolk – Junior and Intermediate Ensembles
Stradbroke Junior Band
For musicians aged 7-18 who are at a standard equivalent to grade 1-3 and who might have already taken part in a WCIT Stars ensemble.
Stradbroke Senior Band
For musicians aged 7-18 who are playing/singing at a standard equivalent to grade 3+
North Suffolk Youth Music Beginner Band
For all musicians of age 7 – 12 years.
West Suffolk – Junior and Intermediate Ensembles
West Suffolk Youth Junior Orchestra
For musicians aged 7-18 who are at a standard equivalent to grade 1-3 and who might have already taken part in a WCIT Stars ensemble.
West Suffolk Youth Orchestra
For musicians aged 7-18 who are playing/singing at a standard equivalent to grade 3+
West Suffolk Jazz
For musicians aged 7-18 who are playing/singing at a standard equivalent to grade 3+
South Suffolk – Junior and Intermediate Ensembles
Saturday music school at Ipswich
For musicians aged 7-18 who are at a standard equivalent to grade 1-3 and who might have already taken part in a WCIT Stars ensemble.
South Suffolk Youth Orchestra
For musicians aged 7-18 who are playing/singing at a standard equivalent to grade 3+
South Suffolk Young Voices
For children aged 7-12 years, however if you are interested but a little younger or older, please do give us a call on 01473 263400
South Suffolk Youth Jazz
For musicians aged 7-18 who are playing/singing at a standard equivalent to grade 3+
South Suffolk Youth Guitar ensemble
For all guitarists of age 7 – 12 years.
Harp meet
For young harp players aged 12-18 years, however if you are interested but a little younger or older, please do give us a call on 01473 263400.
County Level Ensembles
Suffolk Youth Orchestra
For instrumentalists aged 21 and under, playing at Grade 6+ standard and above (or equivalent).
Suffolk Youth Wind Band
For woodwind, brass & percussion players aged 21 and under, playing at Grade 5+ standard and above (or equivalent).
Suffolk Young Strings
A string orchestra for players aged 16 and under, playing at Grade 4+ standard (or equivalent).
Suffolk Youth Jazz Programme
For trumpet players, trombonists, saxophonists, drummers & percussionists, guitarists, a keyboard/piano player and a bassist (electric or acoustic). Grade 5+ standard. Other instruments considered upon request. Applications are now open and you can find out more on our SYJP page.