Calling all West Norfolk musicians!

A King’s Lynn school known for its strength in music is opening its doors to musicians in the wider community.

Springwood High School, a member of the West Norfolk Academies Trust, is launching two new Community Musical Ensembles, which will be open not only to students but also to adults in the West Norfolk area.

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The school’s Director of Music, Robin Norman, explained: “Springwood has a rich history for ensembles, and many past players from the school and the West Norfolk Jubilee Youth Orchestra/Concert Band have contacted me asking for ensembles that accommodate adults, as well as youngsters, and that will play more challenging music in the way that Springwood and the WNJYO always have.

“In King’s Lynn, there are ensembles that accommodate less experienced players, and then you have the Norfolk Symphony Orchestra for the highly advanced players, but nothing in between.

“In addition, people have been asking for something in the evenings, so that they can rekindle their love of music making after a day at work.”

The ensembles will be open to musicians at Grade 4/5 level and above from across West Norfolk, and will each rehearse one evening a week at Springwood.

The Community Concert Band will include all brass, woodwind and percussion instruments, while the Community Orchestra will encompass all stringed instruments, with some brass, woodwind and percussion players – although musicians can choose to play in both groups.

Springwood already has strong musical roots in the community, with other recent initiatives including a Community Carol Service in December and a Community Music Week last summer.

Mr Norman continued: “At Springwood (and within WNAT) we realise that we are part of our local community and we want to listen to what that community requires, and so, as part of our community engagement, we have listened to those requests and are looking to start these ensembles, each with an experienced conductor and access to our vast supply of sheet music and equipment to help.

“We also want to play our part working with other local music organisations to ensure that the availability of music making in West Norfolk is second to none for all ages.”

Anyone interested in joining the Community Concert Band or Community Orchestra, should should complete the form at https://forms.gle/K6V4Qa4nmEEPmsRX8 or email [email protected]

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