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Folkestra is a vibrant group of young folk musicians, playing original music and new arrangements.
They were founded by North East folk legend Kathryn Tickell, and have been working with renowned piper Andy May since 2022. Folkestra rehearse approximately once every two weeks on Sunday afternoons during term time at The Glasshouse and the band enjoys performing in various concerts and festivals throughout the year. In 22/23 we reintroduced a residential which was amazing in helping the group to bond musically and socially.
Younger and less experienced players may be interested in our non-auditioned folk ensemble, Reely Folk.
Key Information
Age: 13-19
23/24 Fee: £850 to include a residential
Experience: Recommended for intermediate to advanced players
Audition required
Watch our Ensembles performing the St Cuthbert Suite by Paul Edis.
Application and Auditions
Our audition process for 23/24 will continue to be managed remotely with auditions via video. It will involve you sending us a video, and we will send you detailed information if you are required to audition. If you are not comfortable with this, then we can arrange for you to audition in person.
Watch a video on our standard in person audition process here.
Candidates will be asked to:
- prepare two contrasting pieces to perform
- prepare a short extract on any second instrument/voice if applicable