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What\u2019s on<\/p><\/div>

Term dates, concerts and band camps.<\/h1>

We follow the local school terms, with 11 lessons in each. No lessons in half term, when we run camps and workshops instead.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Autumn term<\/h2>

11 lessons<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Mon 14 Sep \u2013 Sat 5 Dec 2026<\/p><\/div>

Half term 26 \u2013 31 Oct<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Spring term<\/h2>

11 lessons<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Mon 4 Jan \u2013 Sat 27 Mar 2027<\/p><\/div>

Half term 15 \u2013 20 Feb<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Summer term<\/h2>

11 lessons<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Mon 19 Apr \u2013 Sat 10 Jul 2027<\/p><\/div>

Half term 31 May \u2013 5 Jun<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Coming up<\/h2>
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Open day<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Autumn open day<\/h3>

Saturday 17 October, 10am \u2013 1pm<\/p><\/div>

Try any instrument for ten minutes, meet the teachers and ask about places for the spring term.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Free<\/p><\/div>

The Old Chapel<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/article>

Band camp<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Half-term band camp<\/h3>

Tuesday 27 \u2013 Thursday 29 October<\/p><\/div>

Ages 9 to 15. Form a band, learn three songs and play them to parents on the last afternoon.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

\u00a3120 for three days<\/p><\/div>

The Old Chapel<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/article>

Concert<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Winter concert<\/h3>

Saturday 5 December, 2pm and 5pm<\/p><\/div>

Every student who wants to play gets a spot: soloists, bands, ukulele club and a Little Notes finale. Retiring collection for charity.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Free entry<\/p><\/div>

St Anne\u2019s Church Hall<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/article>

Workshop<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Songwriting for teens<\/h3>

Tuesday 16 February, 10am \u2013 3pm<\/p><\/div>

Half-term workshop for ages 12 to 16. Write a song in a group and record a rough demo to take home.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

\u00a325<\/p><\/div>

The Old Chapel<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/article>

Concert<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Spring concert<\/h3>

Saturday 20 March, 3pm<\/p><\/div>

The spring term\u2019s bands and soloists, plus our first grade exam results of the year. Retiring collection for charity.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Free entry<\/p><\/div>

St Anne\u2019s Church Hall<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/article>

Band camp<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Easter band camp<\/h3>

Tuesday 6 \u2013 Friday 9 April<\/p><\/div>

Four days, four bands and a gig on Friday afternoon. Ages 9 to 15, some playing experience needed.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

\u00a3165 for four days<\/p><\/div>

The Old Chapel<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/article>

Concert<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Concert at the bandstand<\/h3>

Saturday 10 July, 1pm<\/p><\/div>

Our summer show outdoors. Bring a picnic. If it rains, we move into the church hall.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Free<\/p><\/div>

Kestlebury Rec bandstand<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/article>

Band camp<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Summer band camp<\/h3>

Monday 2 \u2013 Friday 6 August<\/p><\/div>

Our biggest week of the year. Ages 9 to 15, 10am to 3pm, with a show for families on Friday.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

\u00a3195 for the week<\/p><\/div>

The Old Chapel<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Holiday band camps<\/p><\/div>

Form a band on Monday. Play a gig on Friday.<\/h2><\/div>

Who it\u2019s for<\/p><\/div>

Ages 9 to 15 with at least a term of lessons on any instrument, including singing.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

The day<\/p><\/div>

10am to 3pm. Bring a packed lunch and a water bottle. Drums, amps and keyboards are here.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

The finish<\/p><\/div>

Every camp ends with a short gig for families on the last afternoon.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Ask about a camp place<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>
\"Three<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
\"Students<\/figure><\/div>

Termly concerts<\/p><\/div>

Everyone gets a turn on stage.<\/h2>

Three concerts a year, open to every student from Little Notes to Grade 8. Nobody has to play, but most want to by their second term. Tickets are free and the retiring collection goes to a local charity each time.<\/p><\/div>

Book a trial lesson<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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