MusicMakers Wind Band Newry

Regional Introductory Wind Band based in Newry.

Information

Type
Introductory Wind Band
Instruments
Brass Percussion Woodwind
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
Contact Details

The MusicMakers Wind band 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 St Colman's College, 4.30pm-5.45pm.

Education Authority transport is provided.

Rehearsal Dates 2026/27

(Wednesdays)

September: 9, 16, 23

October: 7, 14, 21

November: 4, 11, 18, 25

December: 2, 9

January: 13, 20, 27

February: 3, 17, 24

March: 3 (concert date tbc)

Previous events for this group

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In 2025/26 we were involved with

Pupils

21802

Ensembles

54

Schools

638

Tutors

212