Bands, Orchestras and Ensembles

Please note that all the ensembles start week commencing Monday 28 September 2009.

Jazz Orchestra

Fee: £147 per year
Monday 7.00pm – 9.00pm

Extend your instrumental techniques into the jazz repertoire, explore jazz improvisation and play everything from big band classics to modern contemporary arrangements.

Instrumentalists required
Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxophones, (Clarinet and Flute as doubles only), Trumpets, Trombones, Guitar, Bass (electric and string), Drum Kit and Piano.

Entry requirements
Grade 6/7 standard

Entry is by informal audition on the first night
of the class.

Please contact the Performance and Community Engagement Department on 0113 222 3414/3418 to register for the auditions.


Salsa Band

Fee: £125 per year
Thursday 7.00pm – 9.00pm

Explore the extraordinary variety of Latin Salsa styles with this exciting new ensemble.

Arrangements are for brass, woodwind, rhythm section, Latin percussion and vocals.

Entry requirements
Instrumentalists: Grade 6/7 standard.

Entry is by informal audition on the first night of the class. Please contact the Performance and Community Engagement Department on 0113 222 3414/3418 to register for the auditions.


Sinfonia

Fee: £147 per year
Tuesday 7.00pm – 9.30pm

Discover a range of orchestral works and gain valuable experience in orchestral playing in this enjoyable ensemble. Please contact the Performance and Community Engagement Department before enrolling, as places are limited.

Entry requirements
Grade 4/5 standard


The three ensembles listed below are run in conjunction with the College's provision for full time students. You will have the opportunity to work alongside students studying on our HE courses. Please note that there may be limited availability in some areas and informal auditions will take place for new members at the start of the academic year. PLease contact the Performance and Community Engagement department for further details.

Symphony Orchestra

Fee: £125 per year
Tuesday 6.45pm – 9.30pm

Explore the symphonic repertoire with this lively
and friendly ensemble. The orchestra combines
full-time and part-time students and performs
several concerts per academic year as part of the Leeds College of Music Concert Season.

Entry requirements
Grade 7/8 standard

Please note that places in some sections are
limited. Please contact the Performance and
Community Engagement Department before
enrolling. String players always welcome!


Wind Orchestra

Fee: £125 per year
Monday 7.30pm - 8.30pm

Impove your skills in ensemble playing while exploring a wealth of wind band music in a variety of styles. This lively ensemble performs a number of concerts in the community during the academic year.

Entry requirements
Grade 6/7 standard


Choral Society

Fee: £105 per year
Thursday 7.15pm – 9.30pm

Whether you are a beginner or already have some choral experience, this established choir will enable you to develop your singing skills.

Entry requirements
Students must have the ability to read music.

Please note that all ensembles will start week commencing 28 September 2009.