What we offer Music outside school Music groups, orchestras, bands and choirs 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. Our youth level bands and orchestras are for young musicians (up to 25 years) playing at grade 3 + level (see requirements for each group below), no auditions required. Come along to the first session FREE and give it a go before signing up. For more information please email India on [email protected]. Sign Up for a Free Trial Apply for membership Rehearsal days and times Worcestershire Youth Concert Orchestra (WYCO): Saturday 10am - 12.15 pm Grade 3+. Strings, wind, brass, percussion Nunnery Wood High School, Spetchley Rd, Worcester WR5 2LT Book now Worcestershire Youth Concert Band (WYCB): Saturday 10am – 12.15pm Grade 4 +. Brass, wind, percussion Nunnery Wood High School, Spetchley Rd, Worcester WR5 2LT Book now Worcestershire Youth Jazz Orchestra (WYJO): Tuesday 7 - 9.15pm Wind, Brass (Grade 5+), Rhythm (grade 6+) Salvation Army Hall, Ombersley Way, Droitwich Spa, WR9 0AB Book now Worcestershire Youth Orchestra (WYO): Friday 6.30 - 8.45pm Grade 5 +. Strings, wind, brass, percussion Nunnery Wood High School, Spetchley Road, Worcester WR5 2LT Book now Looking for our youth orchestras and bands handbooks? You can see our Parents and Players page to download digital copies of the handbooks. "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 Katie's story Rehearsals are delivered by Severn Arts conductors/tutors who are enhanced DBS checked and receive regular safeguarding training. Membership fee Membership is £165.00 for the year or £55.00 per term, payable at the start of each term, or at the point of joining, if later. There is no additional charge to join multiple bands or orchestras. Apply for membership Manage Cookie Preferences