Intermediate String Ensemble is a group for violin, viola, cello and double bass players from year 6 upwards who are grade 2 to 5 on their instrument. The group rehearse in Whitchurch High School lower site on Saturday mornings from 10am to 12pm. Throughout the academic year, we hold 3 concerts in various settings that often feature our fellow ensembles.

The aim of Intermediate String Ensemble is to develop our member’s performance skills and widen their understanding of music theory in a fun and engaging environment, encouraging the members to offer their own musical repertoire suggestions.

Please see below for Intermediate String Ensemble’s timetable for 2024-25.

There are 32 rehearsals and 3 concerts.

All rehearsals are at Whitchurch High School Lower Site, CF14 1WL.

RE NOEnsemble  DayTimeVenue Rehearsal Date
1Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 20th September
2Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 27th September
3Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 4th October
4Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 11th October
5Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 18th October
6Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 25th October
HALF TERM (27th – 31st October)
7Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 8th November  
8Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 15th November
9Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 22nd November
10Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 29th November
11Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 6th December
Whitchurch High School Concert (Thursday 11th December 2025)
HALF TERM (22nd December 2025 – 02nd January 2026)
12Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 10th January
13Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 17th January
14Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 24th January
15Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 31st January
16Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 7th February
17Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 14th February
HALF TERM (16th February – 20th February 2026)
18Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 28th February
19Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 7th March
20Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 14th March
21Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 21st March
WHS Spring Showcase (Monday 23rd March 2026)
HALF TERM (30th March – 10th April 2026)
22Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 18th April
23Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 25th April
24Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 02nd May
25Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 09th May
26Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 16th May
27Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 23rd May
HALF TERM (25th May – 29th May 2026)
28Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 6th June
29Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 13th June
30Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 20th June
31Intermediate String EnsembleSaturday10am to 12pmCardiff High School 27th June
WHS Concert (Monday 29th June 2026)

James Rhys Grindle is a multi-instrumentalist whose first study is viola. He has a BMus from Cardiff University and a PgDip from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama having studied with former principal viola of the Welsh National Opera Philip Heyman. He is an accomplished composer and conductor who has performed and taught in a variety of musical environments for nearly twenty years.