Ensembles at MMF

Nurturing your child’s singing or instrumental talents by encouraging them to join a choir, band or ensemble at our South Wimbledon Music Centre can open up a whole new world of opportunities and experiences for them…

It’s fun and rewarding to play music with others to bring a piece of music to life
They’ll develop their skills and learn new techniques
It can help motivate them to practise more
They’ll make new friends and build their confidence
They’ll get exciting performance opportunities (including the Royal Albert Hall)

If your child is new to our ensembles, scroll down to find the range of opportunities based on their instrument and ability. If they already play in our ensembles, click here to go to our Ensemble Members’ Area.


BRASS

CORNET / TRUMPET / FRENCH HORN / TROMBONE / TUBA / EUPHONIUM

Beginner

Junior Concert Band (pre-Grade 1-1/2)

Jazz Jumpers (Grade 1-3)

Junior Percussion Ensemble (Grade 1-3 in any instrument)

Young Voices Junior Choir (ages 7-12)

Intermediate

Intermediate Concert Band (Grade 2-4)

JazzWorks (Grade 4+)

Young Voices Junior Choir (ages 7-12)

Voice Box Senior Choir (ages 11-18)

Advanced

Merton Youth Concert Band (Grade 5+)

Merton Youth Jazz Orchestra (grade 7+)

Merton Messengers (Grade 8+, by invitation only)

Voice Box Senior Choir (ages 11-18)


GUITARS

CLASSICAL / ELECTRIC / BASS

Beginner

Junior Guitar Ensemble (classical, beginner – Grade 1)

Jazz Jumpers (electric/bass, Grade 1-3))

Junior Percussion Ensemble (Grade 1-3 in any instrument)

Young Voices Junior Choir (ages 7-12)

Intermediate

Intermediate Guitar Ensemble (classical, Grade 1-3)

JazzWorks (electric/bass, Grade 4+)

Young Voices Junior Choir (ages 7-12)

Voice Box Senior Choir (ages 11-18)

Advanced

Senior Guitar Ensemble (classical)

Merton Youth Jazz Orchestra (electric/bass, Grade 7+)

Merton Messengers (electric/bass, Grade 8+ – by invitation only)

Voice Box Senior Choir (ages 11-18)


PERCUSSION

DRUM KIT / CLASSICAL PERCUSSION

Beginner

Junior Concert Band (pre-Grade 1-1/2)

Jazz Jumpers (Grade 1-3)

Junior Percussion Ensemble (>1 term of lessons)

Young Voices Junior Choir (ages 7-12)

Intermediate

Intermediate Concert Band (Grade 2-4)

JazzWorks (Grade 4+)

Merton Mallets (Grade 2+)

Young Voices Junior Choir (ages 7-12)

Voice Box Senior Choir (ages 11-18)

Advanced

Merton Youth Concert Band (Grade 5+)

Merton Youth Jazz Orchestra (Grade 7+)

Merton Messengers (Grade 8+, by invitation only)

Senior Percussion Ensemble (Grade 5/6+)

Merton Mallets (Grade 2+)

Voice Box Senior Choir (ages 11-18)


PIANO / KEYBOARD

Beginner

Jazz Jumpers (Grade 1-3)

Junior Percussion Ensemble (Grade 1-3 in any instrument)

Young Voices Junior Choir (ages 7-12)

Intermediate

JazzWorks (Grade 4+)

Merton Mallets (Grade 2+)

Young Voices Junior Choir (ages 7-12)

Voice Box Senior Choir (ages 11-18)

Advanced

Merton Youth Jazz Orchestra (Grade 7+)

Merton Messengers (Grade 8+, by invitation only)

Merton Mallets (Grade 2+)

Voice Box Senior Choir (ages 11-18)


SINGERS

Ages 7-12

Young Voices Junior Choir

Ages 11-18

VoiceBox Senior Choir


STRINGS

VIOLIN / VIOLA / CELLO / DOUBLE BASS

Beginner

String Busters (beginner – Grade 2)

Jazz Jumpers (Grade 1-3)

Junior Percussion Ensemble (Grade 1-3 in any instrument)

Young Voices Junior Choir (ages 7-12)

Intermediate

Intermediate Strings (Grade 2+)

JazzWorks (Grade 4+)

Young Voices Junior Choir (ages 7-12)

Voice Box Senior Choir (ages 11-18)

Advanced

String Sinfonia (Grade 5+ and Year 7+)

Merton Youth Jazz Orchestra (double bass, Grade 7+)

Voice Box Senior Choir (ages 11-18)


WOODWIND

FLUTE / OBOE / CLARINET / SAXOPHONE / BASSOON

Beginner

Junior Concert Band (pre-Grade 1-1/2)

Jazz Jumpers (Grade 1-3)

Junior Percussion Ensemble (Grade 1-3 in any instrument)

Young Voices Junior Choir (ages 7-12)

Intermediate

Intermediate Concert Band (Grade 2-4)

JazzWorks (Grade 4+)

Young Voices Junior Choir (ages 7-12)

Voice Box Senior Choir (ages 11-18)

Advanced

Merton Youth Concert Band (Grade 5+)

Merton Youth Jazz Orchestra (Grade 7+)

Merton Messengers (Grade 8+, by invitation only)

Voice Box Senior Choir (ages 11-18)



Free Trial Rehearals

Keep an eye out for our free Come & Play taster sessions, typically scheduled at the start of each term. During these sessions, your child will have the opportunity to join a choir, band, or ensemble rehearsal to see what it’s like. Which group(s) they get to try will depend on their instrument, age and ability.


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