What are WEMA Music Centres?
They are a fantastic way to bring together young musicians and provide an opportunity to play in a variety of bands, orchestras and ensembles, across North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Bath and North East Somerset. In addition to seriously improving musical skills, playing in an ensemble is a great way to make new friends, take part in concerts and most importantly, have fun.
Music Centre sessions are available Saturday mornings and weekday evenings during term time and are open to everyone – from those who have recently started learning an instrument through to more advanced players.
Ensembles can range from chamber groups to full orchestra, as well as bands and rock and pop groups at our Chipping Sodbury Music Centre. There are also opportunities to learn from scratch a string instrument, woodwind, brass, guitar or ukulele in a large group.
And look out for updates on our termly Discovery Days, a free session which allows young musicians to get a taste of what our Music Centres are like.
To find out more about the benefits of WEMA music centres,
Music Centre Locations and Ensembles
Little Stoke Music Centre (Mondays):
Wind, Brass and Percussion Grade 5 – 8+
Sign up for a free Discovery Day at the Monday Music Centre at Little Stoke Primary School, Monday 21st September 2026
Little Stoke Music Centre (Saturdays):
Strings, Wind, Brass, Percussion, Guitar, Ukulele – up to grade 5
Sign up for a free Discovery Day at the Saturday Music Centre at Little Stoke Primary School on Saturday 19th September 2026
Backwell Music Centre (Saturdays):
Strings, Wind, Brass and Percussion – all levels.
Also Beginner Strings at Yatton Infant School (Thursdays) 3.45pm – 4.25pm
Sign up for a free Discovery Day at the Saturday Music Centre at Backwell Academy, Saturday 19th September 2026
Sign up for a free Discovery Day for Beginner Strings at Yatton Primary School, Thursday 24th September 2026.
Bath Music Centre (Wednesdays):
Strings – all levels, plus advanced woodwind, brass, percussion.
Also, adult ensembles for wind brass and percussion (beginners to advanced).
Sign up for a free Discovery Day at the Wednesday Music Centre at Hayesfield School, Bath, Wednesday 23rd September 2026
Bath Music Centre (Saturdays):
Wind, Brass, Percussion, Keyboard, Guitar – all levels.
Sign up for a free Discovery Day at the Saturday Music Centre at Hayesfield School, Bath, Saturday 19th September 2026
Chipping Sodbury Rock & Pop Music Centre (Wednesdays):
Electric guitar, Bass guitar, Keyboard, Drums, Singers – all levels.
Sign up for a free Discovery Day at the Rock & Pop Music Centre at Chipping Sodbury School, Wednesday 23rd September 2026
Keynsham Music Centre (Tuesdays):
Junior and Senior Choirs.
Sign up for a free Discovery Day at the Tuesday Music Centre at St Keyna School, Keynsham, Tuesday 22nd September 2026
Ways to join in!
Come along for a free taster sessions anytime!
You don’t have to wait to join in the fun at our Music Centres. New players are welcome to try a free taster session anytime. Contact us direct to let us know you would like to come along.
Sign-up to be a regular Music Centre player
Make music, make friends, make memories! To join our Music Centre ensembles as a regular player simply Register via our Music Centre Registration Portal.
Rehearsal and concert dates
Download an easy-reference PDF which gives you all rehearsal and concert dates for our Music Centres.
Music Making – for friendship, learning and fun
Our music centres welcome children from all over the region to learn about playing music in ensembles, groups, bands and orchestras, including: Bath, Keynsham, Radstock, Midsomer Norton, Chew Magna, Weston-Super Mare, Portishead, Nailsea, Yatton, Clevedon, Yate, Chipping Sodbury, Thornbury, Filton, Bradley Stoke and more!