Ballymoney Wind Band

Region-wide Junior Wind Band based in Dalriada Grammar School

Information

Type
Intermediate Wind Band
Instruments
Brass Percussion Woodwind
Level
Post-primary
Entry requirements
  • Post Primary school and 2 years' playing experience
  • Membership of this ensemble costs £53.40 per annum
Contact Details
Music Centre
Antrim Music Centre

The Ballymoney Wind Band is open to all pupils who play wind, brass and percussion instruments in post primary schools. The membership fee is £53.40 per annum (family discounts apply) and weekly rehearsals take place on Thursdays in Dalriada Grammar school, from 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

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In 2025/26 we were involved with

Pupils

21802

Ensembles

54

Schools

638

Tutors

212