Information
Type
Symphonic Wind Band
Level
Primary
Post-primary
Entry requirements
- 1 year's playing experience
- Membership is £59 per annum (£53 for each additional child) for the academic year 2026/27. Those families in receipt of Free School Meals will receive a 70% remission and the cost will therefore be £18 (£16 for each additional child).
Contact Details
Music Centre
Antrim Music Centre
The Maghera Wind Band is open to all pupils who play wind, brass and percussion instruments in year 6 and above.
Repertoire is varied and challenging and from many different styles and genres; from well-known wind band pieces right through to popular music from the stage and screen.
The Maghera Wind Band perform in two concerts per year; one around Christmas and another at the end of the Spring term.
Rehearsal Dates 2026/27
(Thursdays)
September: 10, 17, 24
October: 1, 8, 15, 22
November: 5, 12, 19, 26 *30 (rehearsal & local concert in St Patrick's College, Senior Site)
January: 7, 14, 21, 28
February: 4, 18, 25
March: 4, 11, *16 rehearsal and Gala concert in the Diamond Hall, University of Ulster, Coleraine
In 2025/26 we were involved with
Pupils
21802
Ensembles
54
Schools
638
Tutors