Why get involved?
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Play Well-known tunes
You will have the opportunity to play a selection of well-known tunes suited to the ensemble genre.
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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.
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Virtual Music Centre
As part of your membership you can take part in our online activities under the Virtual Music Centre. This includes Beginner, Intermediate and Grade V Theory.
Sign up for Junior String Orchestra
Meet the Tutors
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Jenny Benwell
Instrumental Teacher
Hastings & Rother Music Centre Tutor
Violin, Keyboard & Piano
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Gordon Dodridge
Development & Partnerships Manager: Hastings and Rother
Music Centre Lead - Hastings & Rother