Monday nights @The Core
Music groups at Solihull Music
Wind Starters
A welcoming group for beginner woodwind and brass players who have completed at least one term of lessons.
- Conductor: Mrs. A. Kormann with S. Jenkins
- Venue: Solihull Music at The Core, Solihull
- Day: Mondays (Term time only)
- Rehearsal Times: 5:10-6:20 pm (with a 10-minute break in the Core Café)
Core Wind Band
This group is open to intermediate players who can read basic music and are at Grade 3-4 level. It welcomes all players of wind instruments, including flute, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, oboe, trumpet, cornet, trombone, baritone, and French horn.
- Conductors: Mr. R. Salt and Mr. A. Lancaster
- Venue: Solihull Music at The Core, Solihull
- Day: Mondays (Term time only)
- Rehearsal Times: 5:10-6:20 pm (with a 10-minute break in the Core Café)
Solihull Youth Wind Orchestra
This group is for advanced woodwind and brass players at Grade 5 and above.
- Conductors: Ms. M. Diamond and Mr. A. Jones
- Venue: Solihull Music at The Core, Solihull
- Day: Mondays (Term time only)
- Rehearsal Times: 6:20 - 7:50 pm (with a 10-minute break in the Core Café)
Soul Band
A dynamic group for singers and instrumentalists, including guitars, bass, drums, and brass players.
- Conductor: Mr. O. Sansom
- Venue: The Studio at The Core
- Day: Mondays (Term time only)
- Rehearsal Times: 5:10 - 6:20 pm
These groups provide fantastic opportunities for musicians of all levels to come together, learn, and make music in a supportive environment.
Tuesday nights @ the Core
Music Groups at Solihull Music
Ukulele Orchestra
A fun and light-hearted group welcoming all adult ukulele players. We enjoy playing a mix of music, from George Formby to Ed Sheeran, and everything in between.
- Conductor: Mrs. P. Ewer
- Venue: Solihull Music @ The Core
- Day: Tuesdays (Term time only)
- Rehearsal Time: 3:00-4:00 pm
Guitarristas
This group welcomes all guitar players at Grade 2 and above.
- Conductor: Mr. M. Webb
- Venue: Solihull Music at The Core, Solihull
- Day: Tuesdays (Term time only)
- Rehearsal Times: 6:20-7:50 pm (with a 10-minute break in the Core Café)
Flute Ensemble
Open to all flautists currently at Grade 4 and above.
- Conductor: Ms. M. Diamond
- Venue: Solihull Music at The Core, Solihull
- Day: Tuesdays (Term time only)
- Rehearsal Times: 6:30-7:30 pm (with a 10-minute break in the Core Café)
Junior Brass Band
Suitable for brass players who have been learning for at least one term.
- Conductor: Mr. A. Lancaster
- Venue: Solihull Music at The Core
- Day: Tuesdays (Term time only)
- Rehearsal Times: 5:10-6:20 pm
Solihull Youth Brass Band (SYBB)
Welcomes brass players at Grade 4 and above.
- Conductor: Mr. R. Bull
- Venue: Solihull Music at The Core
- Day: Tuesdays (Term time only)
- Rehearsal Times: 6:20-7:50 pm
These groups provide a wonderful opportunity for musicians of various levels to come together and enjoy making music.
Wednesday nights @The Core
String Ensembles at Solihull Music
Superstrings
This ensemble welcomes players from beginner standard up to Grade 1. Members must have completed at least one term of tuition before joining. Superstrings focuses on orchestral strings: violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
- Conductor: Miss E. Gosling
- Venue: Solihull Music at The Core, Solihull
- Day: Wednesdays (Term time only)
- Rehearsal Times: 5:05-6:15 pm (with a 10-minute break in the Core Café)
Allegro Strings
Open to players from post Grade 1 to Grade 3, this ensemble also focuses on orchestral strings: violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
- Conductor: Mrs. L. Marks
- Venue: Solihull Music at The Core, Solihull
- Day: Wednesdays (Term time only)
- Rehearsal Times: 5:05-6:15 pm (with a 10-minute break in the Core Café)
Con Brio
This ensemble is for players from post Grade 3 to Grade 6, focusing on orchestral strings: violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
- Conductor: Mrs. L. Marks
- Venue: Solihull Music at The Core, Solihull
- Day: Wednesdays (Term time only)
- Rehearsal Times: 6:20-7:50 pm (with a 10-minute break in the Core Café)
Vivace
Welcoming players from post Grade 6 to Grade 8 and above, this ensemble is for orchestral strings: violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
- Conductor: Mr. P. Yui
- Venue: Solihull Music at The Core, Solihull
- Day: Wednesdays (Term time only)
- Rehearsal Times: 6:20 - 7:50 pm (with a 10-minute break in the Core Café)
These ensembles provide an excellent opportunity for string players at various levels to come together, develop their skills, and enjoy making music in a supportive environment.
