Information
Type
Intermediate Strings
Instruments
Strings
Level
Post-primary
Entry requirements
- Post Primary level
- Membership is £59 per annum (£53 for each additional child) for the academic year 2026/27
- Pupils who don't receive EA instrumental tuition are welcome to apply. Parents/carers should contact office below to check suitability
Music Centre
Antrim Music Centre
The Ballyclare Intermediate String Orchestra is open to all pupils at post primary level. Weekly rehearsals take place on Wednesday afternoons at Ballyclare Secondary School, 4.15pm – 5.15pm.
Repertoire is varied and challenging and from many different styles and genres; from well-known baroque and classical masterpieces right through to popular music from the stage and screen.
Rehearsal Dates 2026/27
(Wednesdays)
September: 9, 16, 23, 30
October: 7, 14, 21
November: 4, 11, 18, 25
December: 2 (rehearsal & local concert in Open Arms Centre, Newtownabbey)
January: 6, 13, 20, 27
February: 3, 17, 24
March: 3, 10, *rehearsal and Gala concert Tuesday 16 in the Diamond Hall, University of Ulster, Coleraine
Previous events for this group
In 2025/26 we were involved with
Pupils
21802
Ensembles
54
Schools
638
Tutors