Groups for Percussion Players:
African Drum, Snare Drum, Drum Kit or Orchestral Percussion
Percussionists are at the core of so many groups. We also have groups made entirely of percussion instruments too.
You do not need to have taken any formal music exams to be part of our groups. Where groups specify that players must be a certain grade they must have the ability to play at that level but do not need to have taken an exam.
Some of the more advanced groups that specialise in a particular musical style may only be suitable for selected types of percussion instruments. Please speak to your teacher or contact us if you'd like more information.
Musica Batley Percussion
Thursdays (term time) at Batley Grammar School
- 16.45 - 17.45: Elastic Orchestra - Early learners
- 18.00 - 19.15: Wind Band - Grades 3 to 8
- 16.45 - 17.45: Jazz Bats - Grade 4+ for percussion
- 18.00 - 19.00: Rock School - Under 18s. Early learners to advanced
Musica Colne Valley Percussion
Fridays (term time) at Colne Valley High School
- 16.30 – 17.30: Junior Wind Band - Early learners to Grade 2
- 16.30 - 17.45: Intermediate Wind Band - Grades 2 to 4
- 18.00 - 19.20: Senior Wind Band - Grades 4+
- 16.45 - 17.45: Big Band - Grades 5+
Musica Holme Valley Percussion
Saturdays (term time) at Honley High School
- 11.30 - 12.30: Percussion Ensemble - Early learners to advanced players
- 10.15 - 11.15: Adult African Drumming - Age 18+. No experience needed.
- 09.00 - 09.45: Wind Wizards - Early learners to Grade 2
- 10.30 - 11.30: Intermediate Strings - Grades 2 to 3
- 10.15 - 11.30: Senior Wind Band - Grade 4+
- 09.00 - 10.00: Big Band - Grade 4+
- 11.30 - 12.30: Folk Group - Some musical experience needed
Musica Mirfield Percussion
Fridays (term time) at The Mirfield Free Grammar and Sixth Form
- 17.00 - 18.00: Blow and Bash - Early learners to pre-Grade 1
- 18.30 - 19.45: Swing Band - Grade 5+
- 18.15 - 19.30: Intermediate Band - Grades 2 to 3
- 17.00 - 18.15: Senior Band - Grade 4+
- 18.30 - 19.45: Swing Band - Grade 5+
Musica Shelley Percussion
Saturdays (term time) at Shelley High School
- 10.15 - 11.00: First Blow Band - Early learners
- 10.15 - 11.00: Percussion Skills - Grade 1+
- 09.00 - 10.00: Junior Wind Band - Grades 1 to 2
- 10.15 - 11.30: Concert Band - Grade 2+
- 10.15 - 11.00: Percussion Ensemble - Grade 3+
- 09.00 - 10.00: Big Band - Under 18s. Grade 5+
- 11.30 - 12.30: Adult Swing Band - Age 18+. Grade 3+
Wednesdays at Netherhall LC High School
- 18.30 - 19.30 - Musica African Drumming
Age 18+. No experience needed.
Wednesdays at Netherhall LC High School
- 17.30 - 18.30 and 18.30 - 19.30 - Band Coaching
Under 18s. Bands built of different abilities.
Tuesdays (term time) at Netherhall LC High School.
- 17.45 - 18.45: Musica Soul Band
Informal audition required. No age restrictions. Grade 5+.
Tuesdays (term time) at Netherhall LC High School
- 19.00 - 20.30: Musica Youth Jazz
Audition required. Age 21 and under. Grade 5+.
Wednesdays at Netherhall LC High School
- 18.15 - 19.30 - Sectional rehearsals for strings (Musica Youth Strings)
- 19.00 - 19.30 - Sectional rehearsals for woodwind, brass and percussion
- 19.45 - 21.15 - Full orchestra rehearsal
Age 21 and under. Formal audition required. Strings grade 4+. Woodwind, brass and percussion grade 6+.
