Getting 2 where we meet
Weekly Friday meetings are held in Torquay Boys’ Grammar School, Shiphay Manor Dr, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL. There is a limited amount of parking. If you are new to the Music Centre, please come first to the information desk in the school hall. Please click here for a map and directions.
Weekly Tuesday meetings are held at Oldway Primary School, Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SY.
Weekly Thursday meetings are held at Brixham C of E Primary School, Higher Ranscombe Rd, Brixham TQ5 9HF.
Concerts Information
We have a concert at the end of each school term. All students (from Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday sessions) are able to take part in public performances of the works they have rehearsed with their ensembles. Please put these dates in your diary and look out for details of rehearsal times and other arrangements in the newsletter and the news for members page on this website. There is more information on the concerts page, where you can also see the programmes of our recent concerts.
Autumn 2023: Torquay Boys Grammar School Centenary Hall 7pm Friday 2nd December – Rehearsals from 4:30-6:30pm in hall and in usual classrooms
Spring 2024: Torquay Boys Grammar School Centenary Hall 7pm Friday 22nd March – Rehearsals 4.30-6.30)
Summer 2024: Torquay Boys Grammar School, Outside the Manor House on the Terrace or in Centenary Hall 6:30pm Friday 5 th July – Rehearsals 4.30–6.30
Dates
| Rehearsal Locations | Oldway Primary Fast Forward Tues 4-5pm | Brixham Primary Fast Forward Thurs 3.45-4.45pm | Torquay Boys Grammar School Music Centre Fri | Peninsula Clarinet Choir at Ariel Centre KEVICCs Totnes TQ9 5JX unless stated. |
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| September | 12, 19, 26 | 14, 21, 28 | 8,15, 22, 29 | No rehearsals this month |
| October | 3,10,17 | 5, 12, 19 | 6, 13 | Saturday 7th Oct. 9.30-12.45 Plus Clarinet Day at Wells. TBC |
| November | 7, 14, 21 | 9, 16, 23 | 3, 10, 17, 24 | Sat. 4th Nov. 9.30-12.45 |
| Performance / Concert | Friday 24th November Torquay Boys Grammar School, Centenary Hall 7pm (Rehearsals 4.30-6.30) | Residential weekend at Pixies Holt, Dartmeet PL20 6SG. Fri- Sun 1st-3rd December |
| Rehearsal Locations | Oldway Primary Fast Forward Tues 4-5pm | Brixham Primary Fast Forward Thurs 3.45-4.45pm | Torquay Boys Grammar School Music Centre Fri | Peninsula Clarinet Choir at Ariel Centre KEVICCs Totnes TQ9 5JX unless stated. |
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| January | 9, 16, 23, 30 | 11, 18, 25 | 5, 12, 19, 26 | Sat. 13th Jan. 9.30-12.45 |
| February | 6, 27 | 1, 8, 29 | 2, 23 | Sat. 3rd Feb. 9.30-12.45 |
| March | 5, 12, 19, (22) | 7, 14, 21, (22) | 1, 8, 15, 22 | Saturday 9th Mar 9.30-12.45 Fri. 22nd Mar. at TBGS Concert dress. |
| Performance / Concert | Friday 22nd March Torquay Boys Grammar School, Centenary Hall 7pm (Rehearsals 4.30-6.30) |
| Rehearsal Locations | Oldway Primary Fast Forward Tues 4-5pm | Brixham Primary Fast Forward Thurs 3.45-4.45pm | Torquay Boys Grammar School Music Centre Fri | Peninsula Clarinet Choir at Ariel Centre KEVICCs Totnes TQ9 5JX unless stated. |
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| April | 23, 30 | 25 | 19, 26 | Sat. 27th Apr. 9.30-12.45 |
| May | 7, 14 | 2, 9, 16 | 3, 10, 17 Devon County Show Sat. 18th May Groups TBC | Performance at The Devon County Show Sat. 18th May Concert dress. |
| June | 4, 11, 18, 25 | 6, 13, 20, 27 | 7, 14, 21, 28 | Sat. 22nd June 9.30-12.45 |
| July | 2 (5) | 4 (5) | 5 | Sat.13th July concert TBC |
| Performance / Concert | Friday 5th July Torquay Boys Grammar School, Outside the Manor House on the Terrace or in Centenary Hall 6:30pm (rehearsals 4.30–6.30 | Concert dress is white shirt and black trousers. Bring a music stand, spare reeds, pencils, instrument stands and clarinets(!), including specialist ones, to all events. |
Times and ensembles
| 4.30–5.30 | grades | director |
|---|---|---|
| Brass Ensemble: All brass instruments | 0+ | Hannah Spooner |
| Concert Orchestra: All orchestral instruments | 1+ | Helen Wills |
| Single Reed Ensemble: Clarinets/Saxophones | 3+ | Marina Kummer |
| Flute Choir | 3+ | Claire Hindle |
| Percussion Samba Ensemble | 0 | Colin Bellworthy |
| Youth Strings: Violin/Viola/Cello/Double Bass | 4+ | Goska Kosmaczewska |
| Fast Forward: All beginner musicians | 0-1 | Tom Deam |
| 5.30–5.45 | break and tuck shop | |
| 5.45–6.45 | grades | director |
| Percussion | 1–8 | Colin Bellworthy |
| Youth Orchestra | 3–8 | Moira Devonport |
There are more details on the ensembles page about the ensembles, their directors and which instruments and types of player each one is suitable for.
Residentials/Musical Experiences
Residential weekends/Music Experiences provide a welcome and valuable opportunity for members to spend time with like-minded friends and to focus on their playing for extended periods. They are also a forum in which young musicians can learn from, and interact with, professional players in an informal environment.
Fees
Printable leaflet
If you would like to join any of our Torbay and South Devon Music Centre sessions please download our flyer.