Music Centre Backwell

All you need to know about our Music Centre in Backwell.

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Music Centre – Backwell 

There’s a host of ensembles on offer for wind, brass, percussion, and strings, who have recently started learning, through to advanced level. Backwell Music Centre also hosts a Beginner Strings Ensemble at Yatton Infant School on Thursday evenings.

Backwell Saturdays

Juniors (up to Grade 5) – opportunity to play in two or more of the following:

  • Junior String Group
  • Junior Wind Band
  • Junior Combined Ensemble
  • Intermediate Ensemble
  • Whole Centre Ensemble

Seniors (Grade 5 upwards) – opportunity to play in two of the following ensembles

  • String Orchestra
  • Wind, Brass and Percussion
  • Full Senior Ensemble

When: Saturdays, Term Time.

  • Beginners 9.30 – 10.45;
  • Juniors and Seniors 9.30am-12.10pm;

Where: Backwell School, Station Road, Backwell BS48 3BX

Yatton Thursdays

A fun and relaxed group for primary aged children who have recently started learning a string instrument (violin, viola, cello or double bass) to come together and play in an ensemble.

When: Thursdays 3.45pm – 4.25pm.

Where: Yatton Infant School, Yatton BS39 4HJ.


Upcoming Events

Search for events, concerts and cultural events from WEMA and beyond.

Creative and Connected Live!

STARTS: 30-06-26 - 5:30pm
ENDS: 30-06-26 - 7:00pm
VENUE: Bristol Beacon

Voices Together: Secondary Sing

STARTS: 23-06-26 - 9:00am
ENDS: 23-06-26 - 1:30pm
VENUE: St George’s, Bristol

Young Musicians’ Showcase Concert

STARTS: 23-06-26 - 6:00pm
ENDS: 23-06-26 - 8:30pm
VENUE: St George’s, Bristol