Courses and ensembles

Here you will find details of all of our courses and ensembles which suit pupils of varying musical abilities. To find out more please call us on 020 8467 1566, email us at contact@bymt.co.uk or use the form on the Contact page.

Go to top of pageBROMLEY YOUTH JUNIOR CHOIR

Open to children aged 6 - 11 years. No audition necessary. Rehearsals are on THURSDAYS 4.15-5.15pm at Bromley Youth Music Centre.

Go to top of pageBROMLEY YOUTH BOYS / GIRLS CHOIR

Choir open to boys and girls in school years 6 - 9.

Members of Bromley Youth Junior Choir transfer at the start of Year 6. All new members are heard by the director in order to place them in the choir.

Rehearsals are on WEDNESDAYS from 5.30 to 7.00pm at Bromley Youth Music Centre. No audition necessary.

Go to top of pageBROMLEY YOUTH SENIOR CHOIR

Provides choral singing experience at the highest level for young singers in school years 10-13. The choir performs the full range of choral music, including major works.

Admission is by recommendation and audition.Young tenors and basses are especially encouraged to join this SATB choir : boy trebles and altos transfer to BYCC from BYSC when their voices change.

Rehearsals are on THURSDAYS from 5:45 - 7.15pm at Bromley Youth Music Centre.

Go to top of pageADULT CHOIR

No audition is necessary just enthusiasm and an enjoyment of singing.  Simon Sundermann the conductor, is committed to training the voice as well as preparing for concerts and exploring a varied and wide ranging repertoire.

Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7.30 – 9.30 pm.

Go to top of pageSENIOR MUSICAL THEATRE (age 14-19)

Members work towards the production of a Musical that will be performed at the beginning of the summer term. The first term usually focuses on stage/craft skills as well as a considerable amount of singing. This term will also be used to determine the solo parts. The second term focuses on the actual production of the musical (staging / music). After an intensive rehearsal week culminating in the performance(s) of the show in the third term, participants work towards taking part in a ‘Cabaret Evening’ (as a group or soloists) and further develop aspects of the theatre / music world like auditioning for example.

Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 7.00 – 8.30pm

Go to top of pageJUNIOR MUSICAL THEATRE (age 10-14)

Principally the same structure as the Senior Musical Theatre group but aimed at a younger age-range. The show in the summer term will in most cases not be a full musical, but excerpts or a more ‘Moulin Rouge’ style production where participants are very much involved in the creation of the final product themselves. The performance will be on the same night and on the same stage as the Senior Musical Theatre. Members of the Junior Musical Theatre group will be given a very good foundation for transition into the Senior group.

Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 5.30 – 6.45 pm.

Go to top of pageELEMENTARY STRINGS

Open to beginner string players (6 months of tuition) up to approx. Grade 1 standard. No audition necessary.

Rehearsals are on TUESDAYS from 4.00pm-5.15pm at Bromley Youth Music Centre.

Go to top of pageINTERMEDIATE STRINGS

Open to string players of approx. Grade 1-3 standard. No audition necessary.

Rehearsals are on TUESDAYS from 5.30pm-6.30pm at Bromley Youth Music Centre.

Go to top of pagePENGE STRING ENSEMBLE

Open to beginner string players (6 months of tuition) up to approx. Grade 3 standard. No audition necessary.

Rehearsals are on TUESDAYS from 4.00pm-5.15pm at Royston Primary School, High Street, Penge.

Go to top of pageJUNIOR WOODWIND ENSEMBLE

Open to woodwind players of approx. Grade 1-4 standard. No audition necessary.

Rehearsals are on MONDAYS from 4.30pm-6pm at Bromley Youth Music Centre.

Go to top of pageJUNIOR BRASS ENSEMBLE

Open to brass and percussion players of approx. Grade 1-4 standard. No audition necessary.

Rehearsals are on THURSDAYS from 4.15pm-5.30pm at Bromley Youth Music Centre.

Go to top of pageSECONDARY SCHOOLS BAND

Open to wind, brass and percussion players in academic years 7-9. The standard is approx Grade 3-5. No audition necessary.

Rehearsals are on WEDNESDAYS from 7.00pm-8.30pm at Bromley Youth Music Centre.

Go to top of pageSATURDAY MORNING MUSIC CENTRES

Saturday Strings, Concert Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra rehearse at Langley Park Boys School. Training Band, Senior Band and Symphonic Winds at the Music Centre.

Admission is by audition and there is strong competition for places.

Players range from Grade 4 to post Grade 8.

Symphonic Winds 9.00 - 12.00
Senior Band 9.00 - 12.00
Training Band   9.00 - 11.45

Symphony Orchestra  9.15 - 12.30
Concert Orchestra   9.15 - 12.20
Saturday Strings    9.15 - 12.20

Go to top of pageBROMLEY YOUTH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA & BROMLEY YOUTH CONCERT BAND

Give top quality training and experience to the best young players who attend the Saturday Morning Music Centres. Both groups regularly perform in prestigious venues in this country and tour abroad annually, participating in many Festivals and competitions.

Admission is by invitation only.

Rehearsals are on FRIDAYS at Bromley Youth Music Centre from 4.30pm-6.30pm for Bromley Youth Chamber Orchestra and 7.00pm-9.15pm for Bromley Youth Concert Band.

See the dedicated sections on the site for the BYCO and BYCB.

Go to top of pageHOLIDAY COURSES

Held during Christmas and Easter holidays for various bands and orchestras.

No audition is necessary.

Go to top of pageCHAMBER MUSIC

Intensive training is given to selected musicians in the demanding art of chamber music.

Admission is by invitation only.

Rehearsals take place at Bromley Youth Music Centre.

Go to top of pageTHEORY CLASSES

Available to all those wishing to take Associated Board theory examinations Grades 1-5. An assessment paper needs to be completed before attendance may commence.

Classes are held on MONDAYS, TUESDAYS or THURSDAYS from 4.30pm at Bromley Youth Music Centre.

Go to top of pageMUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

Open to children from birth to age of 7. Guided by a proven methodology combining music and childhood development research, Music for Young Children fosters not only musical awareness and response, but also develops growth physically, emotionally and socially.

Classes for pre-school children are on WEDNESDAY morning and afternoon at Bromley Youth Music Centre.

Once children start school, classes are on Wednesdays from 4.00 pm.

Go to top of pageBYMSE

BYMSE is a small string ensemble made up of some of BYMT’s talented younger string players. Its two-fold aim is to explore some of the more ambitious string repertoire than is possible with the larger Saturday groups, and develop chamber music playing skills - this ensemble often performs without a conductor. Entry is by invitation.

Brass Band -This popular group meets as part of the chamber music scheme each Tuesday 5.00 - 6.00pm, playing concert and contest repertoire, as well as popular selections.

Big Band – this newly formed group consists of saxophones, trumpets and trombones, as well as a full 5-piece rhythm section. The Big Band plays a wide range of jazz based music, ranging from Latino and Afro-Cuban to swing, as well as rock. Rehearsals are 5.30 - 6.30pm on Fridays at BYMT.

Go to top of pageLITTLE PIANO VIRTUOSI

WHEN: SATURDAYS from 11am till 12pm

WHERE: Bromley Youth Music Trust, Southborough Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8AA

WHO CAN APPLY:
All piano players age between 5 and 10
All standards - from a beginner to any grade

WHAT IS IT ABOUT:
A course for the younger pianists in which we provide innovative and fun ways to learn all about the piano - how to tame this big and beautiful instrument in the best and most accomplished way.

Go to top of pagePIANO CLUB

WHEN: Thursdays every alternative week, 19:30 - 20:30

WHERE: Bromley Youth Music Trust, Southborough Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8AA

WHAT IS IT ABOUT:
Solo and Ensemble performance course for all young pianists who have achieved grade 4 and above standard.

Go to top of pageADULT PIANO MAESTROS

WHEN: Thursdays every alternative week, 19:30 - 21:00

WHERE: BYMT Concert Hall

WHO CAN APPLY: All piano playing adults out there who are interested in performing in a group, as soloists or in ensembles, and wish to do so together with their peers. This will be a regular performing opportunities class, and will incorporate Master classes with guests tutors from all London colleges and various concert pianists. There will be also at least one show-case concert per term.

COST: £90 per term (6 x 90 minutes sessions)

Bromley Youth Music Trust   020 8467 1566. Email: contact@bymt.co.uk
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