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 YOUTH STRING 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
Stephen Giles
Violin & Viola Teacher
Stephen has worked with professional orchestras in the UK and abroad, in addition to working with chamber ensembles and in film and TV. He has worked with Create Music (formerly East Sussex Music) since 2000 and teaches violin and viola to children aged 5 to 18, in schools in the Lewes area, and in several ensembles across the service.
Daphne Brady
Cello Teacher
Daphne Studied Cello at Trinity College of Music and then completed her PGCE for instrumental teaching before joining Create Music (formerly East Sussex Music). Outside of work, she plays with the Delphinus String Trio and performs in concerts with the Sussex Strings Orchestra.
Claire Kirkpatrick
Instrumental Teacher
Keyboard, Piano, Violin & Cello