What we offer Join a group Intermediate and youth bands and orchestras We would love more instrumental players to join our orchestras and bands and enjoy being part of a group who rehearse and perform together. Young musicians who are playing at grade 4 and above can apply to join our Intermediate Orchestra. Our youth level bands and orchestras are for young musicians playing at grade 6 level and above (age limit 25). There are no auditions required. Come along to the first session FREE and give it a go! "From a young age I was involved in Severn Arts ensembles which was a fantastic experience for me…I learnt so much from being part of these groups and there is no doubt that they contributed to my love for music and helped to lead me into a career in music." - Katie Hawcutt Read about how being involved in Severn Arts orchestras has shaped Katie's life Rehearsals will be delivered by Severn Arts conductors/tutors who are enhanced DBS checked and receive regular safeguarding training. Membership fee £80 annual membership fee - this will be payable in two equal instalments, £40 autumn term and £40 spring term (Membership of more than one band/orchestra is £80 for the year) Apply for membership Rehearsal days and times Download rehearsal schedule and concert dates Worcestershire Intermediate Orchestra (WIO): Saturday 10am - 12.30pm Strings, wind, brass, percussion Nunnery Wood High School, Spetchley Road, Worcester WR5 2LT Worcestershire Youth Concert Band (WYCB): Saturday 10am – 12.30pmBrass, wind, percussion Nunnery Wood High School, Spetchley Rd, Worcester WR5 2LT Worcestershire Youth Jazz Orchestra (WYJO): Tuesday 7 - 9.15pmBrass, wind, percussion Salvation Army Hall, Ombersley Way, Droitwich Spa, WR9 0AB Worcestershire Youth String Orchestra (WYSO): Thursday 6.30 – 8pmStrings Severn Arts, Suite 11, Malvern Gate, Bromwich Road, St John’s, Worcester WR2 4BN Worcestershire Youth Orchestra (WYO): Friday 6.30 - 9pmStrings, wind, brass, percussion Nunnery Wood High School, Spetchley Road, Worcester WR5 2LT In some circumstances it may be necessary to amalgamate bands, or orchestras to ensure that students have a full and diverse musical experience. Where a band or orchestra is not viable due to insufficient numbers, membership of an alternative band or orchestra will be offered. This may mean that the rehearsal day/time of the new band or orchestra will be different to the original band or orchestra requested.