Ballymoney Junior String Orchestra

Regional Junior String Orchestra

Information

Type
Junior Wind Band
Instruments
Brass Percussion Woodwind
Level
Primary Post-primary
Entry requirements
  • Primary school level with 1 year's playing experience
  • Membership of this ensemble costs £53.40
Music Centre
Antrim Music Centre

Ballyclare Junior String Orchestra is open to all pupils who play string instruments in year 6 and 7 in Primary Schools.

Membership is £53.40 per annum (family discounts apply) and weekly rehearsals take place in Dalriada Grammar School on Thursdays, 4.15-5.15pm.

This is generally a young musician’s first experience of playing in a larger ensemble and helps to forge friendships, confidence and progress.

The Ballyclare Junior String Orchestra perform in two concerts per year; one around Christmas and another at the end of the Spring term.

Location:

Music Department, Dalriada GS, James Road, Ballymoney, BT53 6BL

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

212