Information
Type
Full Orchestra
Level
Post-primary
Entry requirements
- Minimum entry standard: Grade 3 (minority instruments grade 2 standard)
- Year 9 and above
- Membership is £129.50 per annum (FSME remission applies; £39) Advanced lesson student £65
Music Centre
Portadown Music Centre
The South Ulster Academy Orchestra is open to all pupils who play strings, wind, brass, and percussion instruments in Post Primary Schools.
Weekly rehearsals take place on Wednesdays, 6.15-8.15pm.
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 Orchestra performs at an end of season concert in Spring Term and also the Gala Concert/Prizegiving event
Rehearsal Dates 2026/27
(Wednesdays)
September: 16, 23, 30
October: 7, 14, 21
November: 4, 11, 18, 25
December: 2, 9
January: 6, 13, 20, 27
February: 3, 17, 24
March: 3, 10
April: 7
Previous events for this group
In 2025/26 we were involved with
Pupils
21802
Ensembles
54
Schools
638
Tutors