Belfast Junior Winds

Saturdays
11am - 12.30pm
Strathearn School
Conductor - Mr Andrew Sayers

Information

Type
Junior Symphonic Wind Band
Instruments
Brass Percussion Woodwind
Level
Primary
Entry requirements
  • Year 7 students (more advanced Year 6 students may be offered a place)
  • Working towards or have achieved Grade 2 (Woodwind and Brass)
  • Have been playing for at least one year (Percussion)
  • Successful audition consisting of own choice piece, scales/arpeggios and sight reading
  • Membership of this ensemble is £130 per annum
Contact Details

Belfast Office

40 Academy Street
Belfast
BT1 2NQ

Music Centre
Belfast Office

Junior Winds rehearse on Saturday mornings from 11am to 12.30pm in Strathearn School.

It is open to Woodwind, Brass and Percussionists who are currently in Year 7 in school. Throughout the year, Junior Winds play a variety of music from Classical music to Movie Themes with the rehearsals culminating in two concerts in Glenmachan Church and the Ulster Hall.

Rehearsal Dates 2025/26

September: 20, 27

October: 4, 11, 18, 25

November: 8, 15, 22, 29

December: 6, Concert 13th

January: 17, 24, 31

February: 21, 28

March: 7, 14, 21, 28

April: 18, 25

May: 2, 9, 16, Concert 23rd 

Previous events for this group

In 2025/26 we were involved with

Pupils

21802

Ensembles

54

Schools

638

Tutors

212