William Appleby Music Centre
This page contains information on Doncaster Music Service ensembles/groups.
Ensembles and Groups
The young people play music together, make new friends and, perhaps above all, have fun. There is a place for everyone.
The work at the centre forms an essential part of the instrumental training given to pupils, complementing the musical opportunities found in schools. Over the years, the work of the Doncaster Music Service has become renowned for its excellence and staff are committed to maintain and improve on the high standards they have set.
The William Appleby Music Centre is currently centrally funded and attendance is free of charge to pupils who live in the Doncaster area. (Students from outside the area may join the ensembles subject to a small termly fee). A wide variety of musical activities are offered at the Music Centre and young pupils progress systematically through these bands, orchestras and ensembles.
Bands
Three carefully graded wind bands.
JUNIOR BAND
Conductor: F Caile and K Latimer
Day: Saturday 09:15-10:15
Where: Bentley My Place, Askern Road, Bentley, DN5 0HU
Entry Level: Grade 1-2
INTERMEDIATE BAND
Conductor: F Caile and K Latimer
Day: Saturday 10:30-11:45
Where: Bentley My Place, Askern Road, Bentley, DN5 0HU
Entry Level: Grade 3-4
DONCASTER SCHOOLS VERMUYDEN CONCERT BAND
Conductor: F Caile and K Latimer
Day: Saturday 12:00-13:30
Where: Bentley My Place, Askern Road, Bentley, DN5 0HU
Entry Level: Grade 5+
DMS Wind Bands feature video
String Ensembles
BEGINNER STRINGS
Conductor: O Dixon
Day: Thursday 17:00-17:45
Where: The Point, South Parade
Entry Level: Beginner
JUNIOR STRINGS
Conductor: Y Barron
Day: Monday 17:30-18:15
Where: The Point, South Parade
Entry Level: Pre Grade 1
INTERMEDIATE STRINGS
Conductor: Y Barron
Day: Monday 16:30-17:15
Where: The Point, South Parade
Entry Level: Grade 1
ADVANCED STRINGS
Conductor: H-R Bennett
Day: Friday 16:30-17:15
Where: Bentley My Place, Askern Road, Bentley, DN5 0HU
Entry Level: Grade 2
DMS Strings short video
DMS Strings feature video
Orchestras
Conductor: H-R Bennett
Day: Friday 17:30-19:00
Where: Bentley My Place, Askern Road, Bentley, DN5 0HU
Entry Level: By invitation and enquiry
DMS Orchestral short video
DMS Orchestral feature video
Guitar Ensembles
Conductor: B Smith
Day: Wednesday 18:30-19:15
Where: The Point, South Parade
Entry Level: Beginner (by invitation)
DMS Ukulele short video
DMS Ukulele feature video
BEGINNER GUITAR GROUP
Conductor: J Hume
Day: Wednesday 16:15-17:00
Where: The Point, South Parade
Entry Level: First 5 notes+, G A B C & E
GUITAR GROUP A
Conductor: S Merrett
Day: Tuesday 17:15-18:00
Where: The Point, South Parade
GUITAR GROUP B
Conductor: S Merrett
Day: Tuesday 18:15 -19:00
Where: The Point, South Parade
DMS guitar short video
DMS Guitar Feature video
Brass Groups
Conductor: F Caile
Day: TBC
Where: Town Field Primary School
Entry level: First 5 notes+
DONCASTER SCHOOLS' BRASS GROUP
Conductor: C Latimer
Day: Saturday 11:30-12:15
Where: Bentley My Place, Askern Road, Bentley, DN5 0HU
Entry Level: Grade 5+
DMS Brass feature video
Recorder Ensembles
Conductor: M Smith
Day: Thursday 16:00-16:45
Where: The Point, South Parade
Entry Level: By invitation or enquiry
INTERMEDIATE GROUP
Conductor: M Smith
Day: Thursday 16:45-17:30
Where: The Point, South Parade
Entry Level: By invitation or enquiry
ADVANCED RECORDER GROUP
Conductor: M Smith
Day: Thursday 17:30-18:15
Where: The Point, South Parade
Entry Level: Grade 6 and above
DMS recorder group short video
DMS recorder group feature video
Theory Classes
A series of 30 minutes classes are held on various days. These classes cost £20 per term per student.
Delivered by: A Belbin-Wood
Day: Various
Where: Virtually online
Entry level: Please complete the Theory Class Application eForm to register your interest
How do I apply for a place in an ensemble?
Frequently Asked Questions
Apply for a place in our music theory classes:
Further information:
There are a number of Frequently Asked Questions on our About Doncaster Music Service page that may help you, should you need more information please complete the Music Service enquiry eForm below.
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Below is a video about our Ensembles showing the talent of our ensemble members and music service staff. For more videos about specific ensembles, please see the individual links in the drop down lists above.
Downloads & Resources
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