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Step Up Wind

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The Step Up Wind programme is for young people keen to play a woodwind or brass instrument.

Students are welcome to join on any wind instrument, and during their lessons they will have the opportunity to find out more about the flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, tuba and French horn; guidance on the suitability and appropriate age to start these instruments will be available.

The programme includes:

  • 30 minute 1:1 lesson
  • A recorder ensemble which encourages all the wind players to work as a small group
  • Rehearsals as part of the Step Up orchestras
  • A musicianship session which consists of group activities, including games and exercises, to develop essential musicianship skills using the principles of Kodaly and Dalcroze.

There are 30 teaching weeks and two performance days scheduled over the academic year.

Meet the Foundation and Step Up programme tutors.

Key Information

Age: 8-14

Day & Time: Saturday 9am – 2pm (individual timetables)

Fees : £385 per term. Bursaries Available


Term Dates

September 2023 – July 2024

Fees and Bursaries

Our Young Musicians Programme is open to all children and young people, whatever their circumstances. We are keen to encourage applicants from the widest possible range of backgrounds and access a bursary where needed.

Here’s some more information about bursaries.

If you’d like to speak to someone, please email us at youngmusicians@theglasshouseicm.org