Why get involved?
Play Well-known tunes
You will have the opportunity to play a selection of well-known tunes suited to the ensemble genre.
Performance Opportunities
By playing in an ensemble you have the opportunity to take part in concerts and events throughout the year, earning vital performance experience.
Making Music with Others
Making music is a fun and sociable activity. Joining a Music Centre activity gives you the chance to meet, play and perform with other like-minded musicians.
Sign Up for Wind Orchestra
Once your application has been submitted, you will be emailed regarding course dates and fees provided there is space in the ensemble. If there is not space for a new member to join straight away, the student will be placed on a waiting list. When a space is available, a member of the Create Music team will be in touch with all the relevant details you need.
Meet the Tutors
Sarah Leeves
Brass Teacher
Gary Holmes
Drum Kit and Music Tech Teacher
Gary studied music in Brighton gaining a BA Hons degree in music production from Brighton University. He has worked in sound engineering, video game music and sound design, and recording/producing solo artists, bands and his own projects. He has also been teaching drum kit, guitar, keyboard and music tech for 16 years in schools, colleges and SEN schools - and has delivered GCSE music, BTEC music and Arts Award schemes of work. Other projects have included leading on a variety of summer school and holiday workshops ranging from band weeks to drum kit and music tech courses.
Victoria Hancox
Flute & Recorder Tutor
Victoria attended Chetham’s School of Music after which she won a scholarship to the Royal College of Music. While there, she won the Douglas Whitaker Chamber Music Prize and the Royal College of Music Flute Prize. As well as teaching flute and recorder for Create Music for many years, Victoria also enjoys playing in local groups including the chamber group ‘Sussex Flutes’.