Venue
City of Norwich School
Rehearsal day & time
Mondays, 7.25 – 8.45pm
Playing level
Grade 6-8+*
This ensemble is for advanced woodwind, brass and percussion players.
* Grade 7 for Flutes
Conductor & coaching staff
David Stowell (conductor)
Robert Dockray
Quotes or recent highlights
The Symphonic Wind Band was started over 35 years ago. Throughout that time a vast number of pupils from Norfolk schools have had the opportunity to develop their musical ability and collective music making with the ensemble.
The ensemble has achieved Outstanding at the Norfolk County Music Festival 5 years in a row! The band also reached the Music For Youth National Festival in Birmingham, July 2017 and the Music For Youth Proms at Royal Albert Hall, November 2017 & 2019. The ensemble also has the opportunity to go on tour each summer.
Listen to the BBC Radio Norfolk feature on the ensemble, broadcast on 18th May 2017.
How to join
New players welcome throughout the year however places are auditioned. Advanced saxophones especially welcome.
Contact music.service@norfolk.gov.uk, 01603 303351