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We provide a wide range of groups and ensembles that meet the needs of every young musician, from absolute beginners to those that have progressed to an exceptionally high standard.

We aim to identify, support and signpost more able and talented musicians and children and young people with Additional Learning Needs to a wide range of experiences and opportunities. This makes sure all children and young people have opportunities to perform to their best ability.

2026 to 2027 AUDITIONS

Please see below for the audition dates this Summer term. Any of our ensembles not listed below are non-auditioned.

ENSEMBLEDAYTIMELOCATIONREQUIREMENTSAUDITION INFO
INTERMEDIATE WIND BANDMONDAY5.30-7.30PMTBCWIND, BRASS & PERCUSSION
YEAR 6+
GRADE 2+		Monday 22nd June 5-6pm
Whitchurch High School (Lower)
one piece, a scale and sight-reading
FOUNDATION WIND ENSEMBLETUESDAY6:15-7:15PMTBCANY SCHOOL AGE
GRADE 1+		Tuesday 23rd June 5-5.30pm
Whitchurch High School (Lower)
one piece, a scale and sight-reading
TRAINING BRASS BANDWEDNESDAY5-6PMYSGOL GLANTAFYEAR 5+
GRADE 3+		17th & 24th June 5-6pm Ysgol Glantaf
one piece, a scale and sight-reading
YOUTH BRASS BANDWEDNESDAY6.30-8.30PMYSGOL GLANTAFHIGH SCHOOL AGE GRADE 6+17th & 24th June 5-6pm Ysgol Glantaf
one piece, a scale and sight-reading
ENSEMBLEDAYTIMELOCATIONREQUIREMENTSAUDITION
FOUNDATION ORCHESTRATHURSDAY5.45-7.15PMWHITCHURCH HIGH SCHOOLPRIMARY SCHOOL AGE GRADE 1+Thursday 18th June 6-7pm
Thursday 2nd July 6-7pm
Whitchurch High School (Lower)
one piece you enjoy playing, a scale and sight-reading
YOUTH ORCHESTRAFRIDAY6:30-9PMWHITCHURCH HIGH SCHOOLRECOMMENDED AGE 13+
GRADE 6+		Auditions by appointment only
Email alison.howells2@cardiff.gov.uk to arrange
Perc/Harps – Fri 3rd July 5-6pm
Woodwind – Mon 6th June 6-7pm
Brass – Tues 7th June 6-7pm
Strings – Wed 8th June 6-8pm
HIGH SCHOOLS’ ORCHESTRASATURDAY10am-12pmCARDIFF HIGH SCHOOLHIGH SCHOOL AGE
GRADE 5+		Saturday 20th & 27th June Brass 9.30-10am Strings, woodwind, percussion 10am-12pm 1 piece of grade 5+ standard, scales and sight-reading

We provide weekly activities and opportunities to perform in public. Find out more about the groups available:

Percussion Ensembles

Harp Ensemble

Junior and Senior Training Choirs

CYJO – Jazz Orchestra

Junior and Senior Guitar Ensemble

Intermediate Wind Band

Foundation Orchestra

Groove Masters

High Schools Orchestra

Youth Orchestra

Symphonic Brass

Youth Brass Band

Senior String Ensemble

Intermediate String Ensemble

Brass, Strings and Woodwind Starters

Training Brass Band

Membership and fees

All of our ensembles as free of charge for children from low-income families and Looked After Children.

We have 5 levels of ensembles:

  • Starter
  • Foundation
  • Intermediate
  • Senior
  • Youth
Starters

Suitable for children:

  • from beginner to around Grade 1 standard,
  • who have been learning for a few weeks, or
  • who have accessed Camau Cerdd.

Aged 5 to 12

Foundations

Suitable for children:

  • around Grade 1 standard to around Grade 4.
  • aged 5 to 12.
Intermediate and training

Suitable for children:

  • around Grade 2 to around Grade 5 and focus on particular instrument types development (strings, wind band, brass band, percussion).
  • in upper primary and lower secondary ages.
Senior

Suitable for children:

  • around Grade 4 to around Grade 6
  • high school ages (some upper primary ages may be suitable)
Youth

Suitable for children:

  • around grade 6 and above, by audition or teacher nomination.
  • who are high school aged pupils and returning university students.

Group Fees

GroupFees per term (paid in advance)Fees per month
Weekly 1 hour duration£49.50£14.85
Weekly 1.5 hour duration£60.50£18.15
Weekly 2 hour duration£71.50£21.45
Weekly 2.5 hour duration£77£23.10
Multi group access£80£24
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