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Come together and share the power of creating a musical experience with others. There are lots of opportunities to join a group, choir or ensemble and gain confidence through playing together with others.

Bristol Youth Studios

Bristol Youth Studios is a modern music programme created by Bristol Beacon for 13 – 17 year olds.

Recreate some of your favourite tracks or work on your own original music whilst learning music production, DJ skills, rap and vocals.

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Choirs, vocals and rap

(7 events)
Bristol Youth Choir
Senior and younger members of Bristol Youth Choir before in black and red uniform.

Fridays during term time

Education

Bristol Youth Choir

Ages 7-18

Beacon Music Centre

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Bristol Youth Studios
Two people sit behind a mixing desk while a singer records behind a glass window

Tuesday evenings during term time

Education

Bristol Youth Studios

Ages 13-17

Access Creative College

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Bristol Beacon Singing Sparks
Young people sing in a choir wearing red tshirts

Fridays during term time

Education

Bristol Beacon Singing Sparks

School years 3-4

Beacon Music Centre

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Bristol Youth Choir, Junior and Intermediate Choir
Young members of Bristol Youth Choir perform.

Fridays during term time

Education

Bristol Youth Choir, Junior and Intermediate Choir

School years 5-7

Beacon Music Centre

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Bristol Youth Choir, Lower Voices
Bristol Youth Choir lower voice section perform facing animated conductor.

Fridays during term time

Education

Bristol Youth Choir, Lower Voices

School years 8-13

Beacon Music Centre

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Bristol Youth Choir, Upper Voices
Senior members of Bristol Youth Choir smiling as they perform.

Fridays during term time

Education

Bristol Youth Choir, Upper Voices

School year 8-13

Beacon Music Centre

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Bristol Beacon Mini Singers
Several rows of young people dressed in summer colours. A young person sits in the centre with blue sunglasses

Fridays during term time

Education

Bristol Beacon Mini Singers

Ages 6-7 (Years 1&2)

Beacon Music Centre

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Strings

(7 events)
Bristol Youth Orchestra

Saturdays during term time

Education

Bristol Youth Orchestra

Ages 12-18 | Grade 7+

Bristol Cathedral Choir School

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Bristol Beacon Chamber Orchestra
A young person plays violin

Saturdays during term time

Education

Bristol Beacon Chamber Orchestra

Ages 12-18 | Grade 5-7

Bristol Cathedral Choir School

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Bristol Beacon Bridge Orchestra
A young person holding their instrument looks over their shoulder

Saturdays during term time

Education

Bristol Beacon Bridge Orchestra

Ages 11-18 | Grade 1+

Bristol Cathedral Choir School

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Bristol NOYO Ensemble
A young person using a wheelchair playing an electronic instrument

Saturdays during term time

Education

Bristol NOYO Ensemble

Beacon Music Centre

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Bristol Beacon Junior String Orchestra
A young person smiles while holding a violin

Saturdays during term time

Education

Bristol Beacon Junior String Orchestra

Ages 7-12 | Grade 2+

Beacon Music Centre

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Bristol Beacon String Group
Two young people play the cello

Saturdays during term time, 10:30-11:30

Education

Bristol Beacon String Group

Ages 6-12 | Years 2-7 | Grade 1-2

Beacon Music Centre

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Bristol Beacon String Sparks

Saturdays during term time, 9:30-10:15

Education

Bristol Beacon String Sparks

Ages 6-12 | Years 2-7 | Beginners+

Beacon Music Centre

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Woodwind

(7 events)
Bristol Beacon Jazz Blueprints
An ensemble of young musicians perform together on stage.

Tuesdays during term time

Education

Jazz

Bristol Beacon Jazz Blueprints

Ages 10-16 | Intermediate (Grade 2-5)

Beacon Music Centre

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Bristol Beacon Concert Band
A young person plays trumpet in an orchestra

Saturdays during term time

Education

Bristol Beacon Concert Band

Ages 12-18 | Grade 5-7

Bristol Cathedral Choir School

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Bristol Beacon Junior Wind Band
A group of young people play flutes

Saturdays during term time

Education

Bristol Beacon Junior Wind Band

Ages 7-12 | Grade 1+

Beacon Music Centre

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Bristol Youth Orchestra

Saturdays during term time

Education

Bristol Youth Orchestra

Ages 12-18 | Grade 7+

Bristol Cathedral Choir School

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Bristol Beacon Jazz Ambassadors
Young jazz musicians play together

Saturdays during term time

Education

Bristol Beacon Jazz Ambassadors

Ages 14-18 | Grade 5+

Bristol Cathedral Choir School

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Bristol Beacon Bridge Orchestra
A young person holding their instrument looks over their shoulder

Saturdays during term time

Education

Bristol Beacon Bridge Orchestra

Ages 11-18 | Grade 1+

Bristol Cathedral Choir School

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Bristol NOYO Ensemble
A young person using a wheelchair playing an electronic instrument

Saturdays during term time

Education

Bristol NOYO Ensemble

Beacon Music Centre

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Music production and DJ skills

Bristol Youth Studios
Two people sit behind a mixing desk while a singer records behind a glass window

Tuesday evenings during term time

Education

Bristol Youth Studios

Ages 13-17

Access Creative College

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Guitar & Bass

(4 events)
Bristol Beacon Guitar Sparks
Young people smile at each other while guitars lean against their music stands

Thursdays during term time

Education

Bristol Beacon Guitar Sparks

Ages 7-11 | Beginners+

Beacon Music Centre

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Bristol Beacon Jazz Ambassadors
Young jazz musicians play together

Saturdays during term time

Education

Bristol Beacon Jazz Ambassadors

Ages 14-18 | Grade 5+

Bristol Cathedral Choir School

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Bristol Beacon Jazz Blueprints
An ensemble of young musicians perform together on stage.

Tuesdays during term time

Education

Jazz

Bristol Beacon Jazz Blueprints

Ages 10-16 | Intermediate (Grade 2-5)

Beacon Music Centre

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Bristol NOYO Ensemble
A young person using a wheelchair playing an electronic instrument

Saturdays during term time

Education

Bristol NOYO Ensemble

Beacon Music Centre

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Brass

(7 events)
Bristol Beacon Jazz Ambassadors
Young jazz musicians play together

Saturdays during term time

Education

Bristol Beacon Jazz Ambassadors

Ages 14-18 | Grade 5+

Bristol Cathedral Choir School

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Bristol Youth Orchestra

Saturdays during term time

Education

Bristol Youth Orchestra

Ages 12-18 | Grade 7+

Bristol Cathedral Choir School

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Bristol Beacon Concert Band
A young person plays trumpet in an orchestra

Saturdays during term time

Education

Bristol Beacon Concert Band

Ages 12-18 | Grade 5-7

Bristol Cathedral Choir School

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Bristol NOYO Ensemble
A young person using a wheelchair playing an electronic instrument

Saturdays during term time

Education

Bristol NOYO Ensemble

Beacon Music Centre

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Bristol Beacon Bridge Orchestra
A young person holding their instrument looks over their shoulder

Saturdays during term time

Education

Bristol Beacon Bridge Orchestra

Ages 11-18 | Grade 1+

Bristol Cathedral Choir School

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Bristol Beacon Junior Wind Band
A group of young people play flutes

Saturdays during term time

Education

Bristol Beacon Junior Wind Band

Ages 7-12 | Grade 1+

Beacon Music Centre

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Bristol Beacon Brass Sparks
A line of children play trumpets

Wednesdays during term time

Education

Bristol Beacon Brass Sparks

Ages 7-11 | Beginners+

Beacon Music Centre

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Percussion

(5 events)
Bristol Beacon Senior Percussion Ensemble
Two students play orchestral percussion at a concert.

Saturdays during term time

Education

Bristol Beacon Senior Percussion Ensemble

Ages 12-18 | Grade 4+

Bristol Cathedral Choir School

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Bristol Youth Orchestra

Saturdays during term time

Education

Bristol Youth Orchestra

Ages 12-18 | Grade 7+

Bristol Cathedral Choir School

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Bristol Beacon Concert Band
A young person plays trumpet in an orchestra

Saturdays during term time

Education

Bristol Beacon Concert Band

Ages 12-18 | Grade 5-7

Bristol Cathedral Choir School

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Bristol NOYO Ensemble
A young person using a wheelchair playing an electronic instrument

Saturdays during term time

Education

Bristol NOYO Ensemble

Beacon Music Centre

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Bristol Beacon Bridge Orchestra
A young person holding their instrument looks over their shoulder

Saturdays during term time

Education

Bristol Beacon Bridge Orchestra

Ages 11-18 | Grade 1+

Bristol Cathedral Choir School

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Creative groups and orchestras

FLOW Creative

FLOW Creative is an accessible music-making programme for disabled young musicians in Bristol aged 11-25, who want to play music together, try something new and get creative.

Our friendly music leaders and guest musicians run activities each week.

 

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A youth orchestra performs together

Further ensemble opportunities

Take the next step and boost your learning with musical opportunities from our partners.

We work closely with these specialist organisations to support young musicians looking for further performance, development and training.

 

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A class of young people play different instruments, led by a team of three tutors

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The violin section of Bristol Youth Orchestra pluck their violins
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A young musician plays the accordion with another musician playing a guitar
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Several rows of young people dressed in summer colours. A young person sits in the centre with blue sunglasses
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A guitarist and vocalist performing on stage
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Two lines of young people wearing red tshirts singing together
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A young person holding their instrument looks over their shoulder
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Bristol Youth Choir lower voice section perform facing animated conductor.
Bristol Youth Choir credit Dominika Scheibinger
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A young person plays trumpet in an orchestra
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Senior members of Bristol Youth Choir smiling as they perform.
Bristol Youth Choir credit Dominika Scheibinger
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