Pupils can make music after school in the following groups:
- Camden Youth Brass
- Camden Youth Recorder Group
- Voyagers, for children with SEND
Camden Youth Brass
Camden Youth Brass meets at William Ellis School every Thursday from 4.15 to 5.30pm.
Details: For brass and percussion players in Year 6 and above who have been playing for at least a year and who love to play popular, well known tunes. This band plays at exciting venues such as the British Library.
Cost: £66.70 per term (help is available to those eligible for free school meals)
Next steps: Camden Philharmonic Band, Camden Concert Band, Jazz groups.
Apply to join Camden Youth Brass
Summer 2024
- April 25
- May 2, 9, 16, 23
- June 6, 13, 20, 27
- July 4
Autumn 2024
- September 19, 26
- October 3, 10, 17
- November, 7, 14, 21, 28
- November 30 (Kentish Town switch on lights event, 4 - 5.30pm)
Spring 2025
- January 9, 16, 23, 30
- February 6, 13, 27
- March 6, 13, 21
- March 23 (Spring festival, to be confirmed)
Summer 2025
- April 24
- May 1, 8, 15, 22
- June 5, 12, 19, 26
- July 3 (Hampstead bandstand performance)
Camden Youth Recorder Group
Camden Youth Recorder Group meets at Regent High School every Thursday from 4.30 - 5.45pm.
Details: For players of all sizes of recorder. Particularly aimed at pupils in Year 4 and above who can read music and are beyond beginner level. This group aims to develop technique, a knowledge of recorder music in different styles, and listening skills. The group is led by professional recorder players and teachers, and is supported by The Flautadors, a professional recorder quartet. There are 10 sessions every term.
Cost: £66.70 per term (help is available to those eligible for free school meals)
Next steps: National Youth Recorder Orchestras.
Apply to join Camden Youth Recorder Group
Summer 2024
- April 25
- May 2, 9, 16, 23
- June 6, 13, 20, 27
- July 4
Autumn 2024
- September 19, 26
- October 3, 10, 17
- November 7, 14, 21, 28
- December 5 (with informal performance)
Spring 2025
- January 9, 16, 23, 30
- February 6, 13, 27
- March 6, 13, 21
- March 23 (Spring festival, to be confirmed)
Summer 2025
- April 24,
- May 1, 8, 15, 22
- June 5, 12, 19, 26
- July 3 (end of year concert)
Voyagers
A music group for primary school pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their parents or carers. The group meets on Wednesdays at Kentish Town School.
Summer 2024
- June 5, 12, 19, 26
- July 3, 10
Children create music together, and have fun!
“It was a lovely session exploring music to do together with my son and to meet some other families.”
“I saw my son's confidence and ability to engage with the activities increase.”
Cost: £62.36 per term (help is available to those eligible for free school meals)