Why get involved?

People Playing Trumpets

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. 

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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. 

Meet the Tutors

Graham Coldwell

Graham Coldwell

Violin Teacher

Graham studied at the London College of Music followed by a postgraduate course at the National Centre for Orchestral Studies. He teaches Violin, viola, piano and keyboard. Graham conducts HAYSO and can regularly be seen playing professionally in orchestras for opera, choral societies and musicals in the local area.

Sally-Ann Thorkildsen- teacher

Sally-Ann Thorkildsen

Instrumental Teacher 

Hastings & Rother Music Centre Tutor

Cello