There are lots of opportunities for students within Wessex Schools Music to continue their musical education with other providers across the county and beyond. Here are some links to organisations and groups which provide progression on from the ensembles within Wessex Schools Music:
Dorset Music Service's County Music Groups
https://www.dorsetforyou.com/county-music-groups - Dorset Youth Orchestra, Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra, Dorset Youth Voices, Dorset Youth Musicians. - Some of these groups are audition only. Costs vary. |
Dorchester Pop Club
Pop Club - Dorchester Arts - This group meets on Saturdays in central Dorchester. It is open to all instruments and voices. The group learn popular music by ear and perform as a band at various local festivals throughout the year. |
Wessex Youth Orchestra
www.youthmusicwessex.org - An auditioned youth orchestra for players of at least grade 6 standard. - meets weekly at Lytchett Minster School |
National Children's Orchestra of Great Britain
http://www.nco.org.uk/ - A national level, audition only orchestra for ages 7 - 13. National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain http://www.nyo.org.uk/ - A national level, audition only orchestra for under 18s. |