Meet the tutors
Peter Chivers
Director
Create Music, Future Creators
Bjorn McAteer-Dahlberg
Saxophone, Clarinet & Flute Teacher
Björn teaches saxophone, clarinet, flute and keyboard and leads the Hastings Jazz & Funk Band. He gained a Masters of Education in jazz saxophone at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and has also toured worldwide as a keyboard player with The Show - A Tribute to ABBA for almost 20 years.
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.
Earn a Digital Badge
Being a dedicated member of an ensemble gives you transferrable skills. If you are age 14 and above you have the opportunity to earn three digital badges to showcase your new skills on your CV.
How to Apply
Terms and Conditions
Please read our Terms and Conditions before applying for your child
Apply for an Audition
This ensemble requires an audition to take part, students can apply for an audition at any time however please read about the audition requirements before applying.
Waiting List
If there is not space for a new member to join straight away, the student will be placed on waiting list.
Activity Confirmation
If you are successful in your audition, a member of the Create Music team will be in touch with all the relevant details you need.
Create Music Youth Jazz Orchestra
For your audition we ask you to prepare 2 contrasting pieces and we will send you prepared sight reading from a Sammy Nestico Chart.
The audition will last for approximately 10 minutes.