GROUPS

Guitar Ensembles 

About the group
These ensembles offer young guitarists the opportunity to make music with others. They arose out of a very popular workshop day offered to guitarists in the summer of 2005; students enjoyed it so much we decided to offer guitar ensembles as a regular feature.

Who are these guitar ensembles suitable for? 
Membership is open to those students in Y4 – Y8 …. regardless of how long they have been playing!

When are rehearsals held? 
Normally once a month alternating between Saturdays and Sundays from 10am - 12.30pm. Children come from all over Cheshire to play with this ensemble, so we only rehearse once a month. This keeps the commitment for parents to transport children to the minimum – there are usually only 9 rehearsals a year.

Where are rehearsals held? 
One ensemble rehearses at Ruskin Road, Crewe the other at the CastlePark Arts Centre in Frodsham.

DIRECTIONS and ACCESS
Ruskin Road , Crewe , CW2 7JT

DIRECTIONS to CastlePark Arts Centre, Frodsham 
Castle Park Arts Centre is on the A56 right on the outskirts of Frodsham, on the Helsby side. Going into Frodsham on the A56 coming from Helsby, you’ll see the Castle Park Arts Centre signposted off to your right. Rehearsals will take place in Gallery One in the Arts Centre itself. 

What should children bring? 
Just their instrument, a music stand, a snack and drink.

What is the cost of membership? 
Membership of the group is completely free to Music for Life students. Students who do not learn with Music for Life are very welcome to join for a small fee of £45 per year (£15 per term). Please just contact us to find out whether there is a place available and to register.

How do we join? 
Just contact us by email or phone to register an interest and we will then send an application form out to you. Following advice from Cheshire County Council, we require all parents to register their children in writing by either completing and posting a registration form or by confirming by email.

Please see the diary page for dates