Royal Albert Hall 2026

– ensemble members info

Royal Albert Hall 2026 – ensemble members info

A large orchestra performs on stage as hundreds of choir members, arranged in colourful sections, fill the balconies of a grand Music Centre, all illuminated by dramatic purple lighting.

Concert date: Tuesday 10 March 2026

Welcome to the Royal Albert Hall concert information page. Here you’ll find everything you need to support your child’s involvement including key dates, rehearsal schedules, repertoire details and sheet music.

Performers will be required to attend the Royal Albert Hall for rehearsals on the day of the concert. Further information about this is included in rehearsal information below. The concert itself takes place in the evening.

We’ll keep this page updated, so do check back regularly.

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Royal Albert Hall 2026

Information & FAQs

Tuesday 10 March arrival and departure information

Arrival and departure arrangements for the Royal Albert Hall are now available online.

Click the button below to view the information and carefully check the sections relevant to your child.

Supervision of children between rehearsals and concert at RAH

Important information for parents – The vast majority of children will need to be taken off site after their rehearsal in the morning in order to comply with child licensing regulations.

If your child is in year 9 or below, or in Year 10 or 11 without parental consent to leave site alone, it is very likely that you will need to collect your child from the Royal Albert Hall during the day after their rehearsal, and bring them back for the concert. More detailed information about this will follow soon.

What music will my child be playing?

Please click below to visit the Ensemble Repertoire Guide which explains what pieces each performer will be involved with. Please note that as well as any specific pieces that your child’s ensemble may be playing your child will also be involved in the massed items which involve every performer.

Sheet music

All required sheet music for the concert is available at the click of a button by accessing the Ensembles Sharepoint.

School absence approval request letter

Please download this letter and send it to your child’s school / headteacher, alongside a covering letter from you requesting an approved absence on Tuesday 10 March in order for your child to attend rehearsals at RAH.

Which parts of the concert is my child involved in?

The concert is in two halves, each with it’s own rehearsal arrangements.

First half: Every performer is involved (including those also involved in the second half).

Second half: The second half only involves members of MYJO, String Sinfonia, VoiceBox and Young Voices, or if your child is performing as part of the massed choir with their school.

Rehearsal date finder tool

You can use this rehearsal date finder tool to check you have all the relevant dates for your child’s ensemble. Please ensure you have ticked every ensemble that your child is involved with. Please compare the information here with the details below to make sure you have everything you need.

Select your child’s ensembles:



















Rehearsal Schedule:

Ensemble Date Time Venue Activity

My child is in multiple ensembles with overlapping rehearsal times, which group should they take part in?

We will liaise with ensemble leaders to decide which of the 2 groups they will play with for the rehearsals and concert. It may not be possible for your child to play in both groups, due to the practicalities of moving performers around the RAH during the performance.

My child is in an MMF ensemble and singing with their school year group

Correction (13/01/26): If your child is in an MMF ensemble and their school is participating in the massed primary choir, they will play with their ensemble in the 1st half and sing with Merton Young Voices in the 2nd half from the risers on stage, rather than with their school. This is to help ensure safe supervision amid complex backstage logistics.

My child is in an MMF choir (Young Voices / VoiceBox) and an instrumental ensemble

Children in an instrumental ensemble as well as an MMF choir will play with their MMF instrumental ensemble in the 1st half and sing with their choir in the 2nd half.

Children in MYJO or String Sinfonia as well as VoiceBox in most cases should play with their ensemble in the second half. If you are not sure, please ask.

My child is in Young Voices and singing with their school year group

Update (13/01/26): If your child is only in Young Voices (not another MMF ensemble) and their school is participating, they will sing with their school during the concert. Your child should go to school as normal on 10 March and will be taken to RAH with their school.

Rehearsal information by ensemble

ENSEMBLESat 18 October Sunday 1 March Tuesday 10 March
Merton Abbey Primary School Hall Harris Academy Wimbledon Main HallRoyal Albert Hall ( timings TBC)
Junior Concert Band10am – 12pm11.15am – 3pmRehearsal from 9.30am – 10.45am Concert 7pm – 10pm
Intermediate Concert Band10am – 12pm11.15am – 3pm
Merton Youth Concert Band 11.15am – 3pmRehearsals: 9.30am – 10.45pm 4.45pm – 5.30pm Concert 7pm – 10pm

ENSEMBLE Sat 18 October Sunday 1 March Tuesday 10 March
St John’s Harris Academy Wimbledon Main HallRoyal Albert Hall
String Busters10am – 12pm10am – 3pmRehearsals from 10.20am – 11.30am Concert 7pm – 10pm
Intermediate Strings10am – 12pm10am – 3pm

DATETIMEVENUEACTIVITY
Sunday 25 January10.30am – 4.30pmMerton Abbey Primary School2nd half choral commission
Sunday 8 February10.30am – 4.30pm
Merton Abbey Primary School2nd half choral commission
Sunday 1 March10am – 3pm
Merton Abbey Primary School + Harris Academy Wimbledon (next door)1st half combo and massed items
Sunday 8 March10.30am – 4.30pmHarris Academy Wimbledon2nd half choral commission
Tuesday 10 MarchRehearsals: 10.45am – 11.30am 2.15pm – 5.30pm Concert: 7pm – 10pmRoyal Albert HallFinal rehearsals and concert

ENSEMBLE Sat 18 OctoberSunday 1 March Tuesday 10 March
St John’s Harris Academy Wimbledon Main HallRoyal Albert Hall
Junior Guitar Ensemble10am – 12pm11.15am – 4pmRehearsals from 10.20am – 11.30am Concert 7pm – 10pm
Intermediate Guitar Ens.10am – 12pm11.15am – 4pmRehearsals from 10.20am – 11.30am Concert 7pm – 10pm
Senior Guitar Ensemble11.15am – 4pmRehearsals from 10.20am – 11.30am Concert 7pm – 10pm

ENSEMBLE Saturday 18 OctoberWed 4 FebruaryWed 25 February Sunday 1 March Tuesday 10 March
Merton Abbey Primary School StudioMerton Abbey Primary School Main HallMerton Abbey Primary School Main Hall Harris Academy Wimbledon Main HallRoyal Albert Hall
Jazz Jumpers12pm – 1pm6.15pm – 7.15pm6.15pm – 7.15pm11.15am – 1pmRehearsals from 12.30pm – 12.55pm Concert 7pm – 10pm
Jazz Works12pm – 1pm6.15pm – 7.15pm6.15pm – 7.15pm11.15am – 1pmRehearsals from 12.30pm – 12.55pm Concert 7pm – 10pm
Amplify Evolve12pm – 1pm6.15pm – 7.15pm6.15pm – 7.15pm11.15am – 1pmRehearsals from 12.30pm – 12.55pm Concert 7pm – 10pm

DATETIMEVENUEACTIVITY
Saturday 24 January2pm – 6pmMerton Abbey Primary School2nd half choral commission
Sunday 25 January10.30am – 4.30pmMerton Abbey Primary School2nd half choral commission
Saturday 7 February2pm – 6pmMerton Abbey Primary School2nd half choral commission
Sunday 8 February10.30am – 4.30pmMerton Abbey Primary School2nd half choral commission
Sunday 1 March11.15am – 1pmMerton Abbey Primary School + Harris Academy Wimbledon (next door)Massed items (Skyfall + Stairway to Heaven)
Sunday 8 March10.30am – 4.30pmHarris Academy Wimbledon2nd half choral commission
Tuesday 10 MarchRehearsals: 2.15pm – 5pm Concert: 7pm – 10pmRoyal Albert HallFinal rehearsals and concert

ENSEMBLE Sat 18 October Sunday 1 March Tuesday 10 March
Merton Abbey Primary School Hall Harris Academy Wimbledon Main HallRoyal Albert Hall
Junior Percussion9am – 10am10am – 1pmRehearsals from 12.55pm – 1.25pm Concert 7pm – 10pm
Merton Mallets9am – 10am10am – 1pmRehearsals from 12.55pm – 1.25pm Concert 7pm – 10pm
Drum Line9am – 10am10am – 1pmRehearsals from 12.55pm – 1.25pm Concert 7pm – 10pm

ENSEMBLE Sat 18 Oct Sunday 8 March Tuesday 10 March
Merton Abbey Primary School Studio Harris Academy Wimbledon Main HallRoyal Albert Hall
Young Voices9am – 10am2pm – 4.30pmRehearsal from 3pm – 5.30pm Concert 7pm – 10pm
VoiceBox9am – 10am2pm – 4.30pmRehearsal from 2.15pm – 5.30pm Concert 7pm – 10pm

Rehearsal information – all dates

Percussionists, Amplify or Jazz band members please see additional member information below

TIMEENSEMBLESMATERIALVENUE
9am – 10amJunior Percussion
Merton Mallets
Drum Line		Percussion combo itemMerton Abbey Primary School Hall
9am – 10amYoung Voices (NB: usual rehearsal time)Choral commission piecesMerton Abbey Primary School Studio
10am – 11amVoiceBox (NB: usual rehearsal time)Choral commission piecesMerton Abbey Primary School Studio
10am – 12pmJunior Concert Band
Intermediate Concert Band
Additional members (see below)		Massed items:
Skyfall
Stairway to Heaven

Concert bands only:
Dr. Who
Merton Abbey Primary School Hall
10am – 12pmString Busters
Intermediate Strings Junior Guitars Intermediate Guitars
Additional members (see below)
( + a few invited Senior Strings / Guitars TBC)
Skyfall
Stairway to Heaven
Space Oddity		St John’s Church
12pm – 1pmJazz Jumpers (NB: usual rehearsal time)
Jazz Works
Amplify Evolve		Jazz/Amplify combo itemMerton Abbey Primary School Studio

DATETIMEENSEMBLESMATERIALVENUE
Sat 25 January2pm – 6pmMYJO2nd halfMerton Abbey Primary School
Sunday 26 January10.30am – 4.30pmMYJO
String Sinfonia		2nd halfMerton Abbey Primary School

TIMEENSEMBLESMATERIALVENUE
6.15pm – 7.15pmJazz Jumpers
Jazz Works
Amplify Evolve		Jazz/Amplify combo itemMerton Abbey Primary School

DATETIMEENSEMBLESMATERIALVENUE
Sat 7 February2pm – 6pmMYJO2nd halfMerton Abbey Primary School
Sunday 8 February10.30am – 4.30pmMYJO
String Sinfonia		2nd halfMerton Abbey Primary School

TIMEENSEMBLESMATERIALVENUE
6.15pm – 7.15pmJazz Jumpers
Jazz Works
Amplify Evolve
+ guest musician Derek Paravicini
Jazz/Amplify combo item + Derek ParaviciniMerton Abbey Primary School

TIMEENSEMBLESMATERIALVENUE
10am – 11amCombo Percussion:
Junior Percussion
Merton Mallets
Drum Line		Percussion combo itemHarris Academy Wimbledon Main Hall
10am – 10.50amCombo Strings:
String Busters
Intermediate Strings
String Sinfonia		JupiterMerton Abbey Primary School Hall
11.15am – 1pmALL INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
(NB: YV / VB Choirs not needed)		Massed items:
Skyfall
Stairway to Heaven		Harris Academy Wimbledon Main Hall
2pm – 3pmMassed Concert Bands:
Junior Concert Band
Intermediate Concert Band
Merton Youth Concert Band (MYCB)		Dr Who
Thunderbirds		Harris Academy Wimbledon Main Hall
2pm – 3pmCombo Strings and Guitars:
String Busters
Intermediate Strings
String Sinfonia
Junior Guitar Ensemble
Intermediate Guitar Ensemble
Senior Guitar Ensemble  		Space OddityMerton Abbey Primary School Hall
3pm – 4pmCombo Guitars:
Junior Guitar Ensemble
Intermediate Guitar Ensemble
Senior Guitar Ensemble		Starman
Star Wars Medley		Merton Abbey Primary School Hall

TIMEENSEMBLESMATERIALVENUE
10.30am – 1pmMYJO
String Sinfonia		2nd halfHarris Academy Wimbledon Main Hall  
2pm – 4.30pmMYJO
String Sinfonia
Young Voices
VoiceBox
Wimbledon Community Chorus  		 2nd halfHarris Academy Wimbledon Main Hall

Important information for parents – If your child is in year 9 or below, or in Year 10 or 11 without parental consent to leave site alone, it is very likely that you will need to collect your child from the Royal Albert Hall during the day after their rehearsal, and bring them back for the concert. More detailed information about this will follow soon.

TIMEENSEMBLESMATERIALVENUE
9:30am – 1:30pmAll ensembles
NB. Not all performers will be needed for the whole morning. See ensemble rehearsal info above for specific timings relating to your ensemble.		1st halfRoyal Albert Hall
2:15pm – 5:30pmMYJO
String Sinfonia
VoiceBox
Young Voices
NB. Not all performers will be needed for the whole afternoon. See ensemble rehearsal info above for specific timings relating to your ensemble		2nd halfRoyal Albert Hall

Click here to download the RAH Volunteer Form for parents/guardians supporting with supervision of the event.