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BMS Claremont Evening Centre - Monday Evenings
The BMS Claremont Evening Centre runs on Monday Evenings during term times.  Miss Aessi Gunawardhana is the Head of Centre and the evening centre activities take place at Claremont High School.

What's Available?
The following BMS Music Ensembles are available at the BMS Claremont Evening Centre.  Click on the 'Read More' link to read about what they do:

Brent Junior Ensemble Find out more ...
Brent Guitar Ensemble Find out more ...
Brent Youth Concert Band Find out more ...
Brent Youth String Orchestra Find out more ...
Music Theory Examination Tuition Find out more ...

What Are The Term Dates for BMS Claremont Evening Centre?
Download the 2009-2010 Term dates

How To Join The BMS Claremont Evening Centre
Already Receiving Instrumental Tuition from Brent Music Service?
Most members of the music ensembles already receive instrumental tuition from Brent Music Service within their schools.  When they have reached an appropriate standard, their teacher will then recommend that they consider joining one of the music ensembles above.  The student can attend an introductory session of the chosen ensemble and will be supported all the way until they feel comfortable that they wish to join as a full member.

Not Receiving Instrumental Tuition from Brent Music Service?
If you are a young musician who does not currently receive instrumental tuition from Brent Music Service, but you attend a school in or are a resident of the London Borough of Brent, you too are welcome to join the many music ensembles held at the BMS Claremont Evening Centre.  We want every member to benefit from their participation in the music ensembles, so to ensure you have reached the desired standard that will enable you to enjoy your music-making to its fullest, a simple audition is required.  This allows us to assess the standard you have reached and so offer you an appropriate position in one of our ensembles to match your ability.

Application Forms
Our Evening Centre application form is currently being redrafted.  Once complete, it will be available to download from here.  In the meantime, please contact the BMS office if you wish to make an application.

Claremont not the right location for you?  Take a look at the other BMS Evening Centres:

Junior Ensemble (age 8-13)
For brass, woodwind, string (not guitar) and percussion players
Mondays at  5.00pm – 6.45pm

This fun, weekly 2 hour rehearsal is a fantastic way of improving your playing and meeting others of a similar standard. Play in the band, sing and work on your rhythmic skills with our team of experienced tutors. The Junior Ensembles give regular concerts, and have performed onstage at Wembley Arena.  

Entry is by invitation or audition only if you attend a Brent school. Please contact us if you do not attend a Brent school.

Cost: FREE

Brent Guitar Ensemble (age 8-13)
Mondays at  5.00pm – 7.00pm

The BMS Brent Guitar Ensemble was introduced as a new music ensemble during the autumn term 2008.  It enables those who have a little playing experience to enjoy group music making, learning new techniques whilst creating a unique ensemble sound with the collective members.

Entry is by invitation or audition only if you attend a Brent school. Please contact us if you do not attend a Brent school.

Cost: FREE

Brent Youth Concert Band (age 11-19)
For brass, woodwind and percussion players of Grade 3 and above
Mondays at 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Rehearsing a repertoire of classical music, film music and much more besides, this ensemble gives regular concerts and has performed at Wembley Arena.

Entry is by audition.  Please contact us if you would like to be considered.

Cost: £35 annual membership

Brent Youth String Orchestra (age 11-19)
For violin, viola, cello, double bass players of Grade 3 or above
Mondays at 7.00pm – 9.00pm

Rehearsing a repertoire of classical music, film music and much more besides, this ensemble gives regular concerts and has performed at Wembley Arena.

Entry is by audition. Please contact us if you would like to be considered.

Cost: £35 annual membership

Theory Lessons
Mondays at 7.15pm to 8.15pm

Classes are available for GRADES 1, 3 AND 5. These classes will prepare students for entry to the Associated Board examination taken in June each year.

Cost: £50 per term  

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