Information
Type
Concert Band
Level
Post-primary
Entry requirements
- Minimum entry standard: Grade 3 (minority instruments may be invited for audition at grade 2 standard)
- Year 9 and above. Entry is by audition; these are held each year in the Summer term
Contact Details
Christelle McCartan
Music Centre
Portadown Music Centre
The South Ulster Academy Band is open to all pupils who play wind, brass, and percussion instruments in Post Primary Schools.
Membership is £127 per annum (£63.50 remission) with weekly rehearsals on Saturdays.
- Repertoire is varied, challenging and from many different styles and genres; from well-known classical masterpieces right through to popular music from the stage and screen
- Members are drawn from throughout the EA Southern Region area.
The South Ulster Academy Band performs at the Academy end of season concert in March.
Previous events for this group
In 2022/23 we were involved with
Students
25337
Ensembles
57
Schools
689
Tutors