Information
Type
Intermediate Strings
Instruments
Strings
Level
Post-primary
Entry requirements
- Post Primary school and 2 years' playing experience
- Membership of this ensemble costs £53.40 per annum
Music Centre
Antrim Music Centre
The Ballymoney Intermediate String Orchestra is open to all pupils at post primary level. The membership fee is £53.40 per annum (family discounts apply) and weekly rehearsals take place on Thursday afternoons at Dalriada Grammar 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 2025/26
(Thursdays)
September: 18, 25
October: 2, 9, 16, 23
November: 6, 13, 20, 27
December: 4 (rehearsal and concert in The Diamond Hall, University of Ulster, Coleraine)
January: 8, 15, 22, 29
February: 5, 19, 26
March: 5, 12, 19, 26 (rehearsal and concert in The Octagon Hall, University of Ulster, Coleraine)
Previous events for this group
In 2025/26 we were involved with
Pupils
21802
Ensembles
54
Schools
638
Tutors