Information
Type
Introductory String Orchestra
Instruments
Strings
Level
Primary
Post-primary
Entry requirements
- One year of playing or tutor recommendation
- Primary 5 – Year 8
- Membership is £73.50. Those families in receipt of Free School Meals will receive a 70% remission and the cost will therefore be £22pa
Contact Details
Music Centre
Portadown Music Centre
The MusicMakers String Orchestra is open to all students from Primary 5 to Year 8 who have played for a minimum of one year. Rehearsals run for 20 weeks from September and finishes with a celebration concert in March.
Repertoire is fun, engaging, yet challenging for the young musicians.
Weekly rehearsals take place in Clounagh Junior High School, 4.30-5.45pm.
Education Authority transport is provided.
Rehearsal Dates 2026/27
(Mondays)
September: 7, 14, 28
October: 5, 12, 19
November: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
January: 4, 11, 18, 25
February: 1, 15, 22
March: 1 (concert date tbc)
Previous events for this group
In 2025/26 we were involved with
Pupils
21802
Ensembles
54
Schools
638
Tutors