Ensembles
We run a large number of ensembles at our music schools and our ensemble groups give a regular series of performances These range from instrumental ensembles to choral groups and steel pans. They perform at venues throughout Thurrock and further afield.
Ensemble membership is free of charge.
Strings
Instruments offered include violin, viola, cello and double bass.
| Ensemble | Venue | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner strings | Woodside Academy, Grays | Wednesday | 5:30pm to 6pm |
| Stanford-le-Hope string group | Stanford-le-Hope Primary School, Stanford-le-Hope | Wednesday | 4:45pm to 5:45pm |
Guitar
The Guitar Faculty of Thurrock Music Services offer the following ensembles.
| Ensemble | Venue | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginners, intermediate and advanced strings | Hassenbrook Academy, Stanford-le-Hope | Saturday | 10:30am to 11:30am |
Rock school
Instruments offered at the Rock School Ensemble include drums, guitar, keyboard and voice.
| Ensemble | Venue | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock school | Gable Hall School, Stanford-le-Hope | Monday | 4:45pm to 5:45pm |
Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) music school
Various instruments are offered for children who have a education, health and care (EHC) plan.
| Ensemble | Venue | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior SEND music school | The Inspire Hub, Tilbury | Tuesday | 4:30pm to 6:30pm |
Choirs
You will need an audition to join the gospel choir.
| Ensemble | Venue | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gospel choir for ages 8 to 18 years | High House Production Park, Purfleet-on-Thames | Tuesday | 5:45pm to 7:30pm |
| Young voices choir for ages 8 to 11 years | Woodside Academy, Grays | Tuesday | 5:45pm to 7:30pm |
Youth orchestra
An audition is required to join the Thurrock youth orchestra.
| Ensemble | Venue | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurrock youth training orchestra | High House Production Park, Purfleet-on-Thames | Tuesday | 5:30pm to 6:30pm |
| Thurrock youth orchestra | High House Production Park, Purfleet-on-Thames | Tuesday | 6:45pm to 8:30pm |
If you want to join any of these groups, please complete and send us the application form.
Ensemble membership application