Hampshire County Ensembles
Information about County Ensembles and how to apply can be found here
Please visit the area ensembles page for details about the area ensembles.
Hampshire County Youth Orchestra
Director: Carl Clausen
Venue: Thornden School, Chandlers Ford
When: Saturdays, fortnightly, 10.30am - 3.30pm
Requirements: To be c. grade 7+ and to pass annual audition
Hampshire County Youth Chamber Orchestra
Director: Carl Clausen
Venue: Thornden School, Chandlers Ford
When: As identified, 3.50pm – 5.00pm
Requirements: To be c. grade 8+ and to pass annual audition (by invitation only)
Hampshire County Youth String Orchestra
Director: Brian Lloyd-Wilson
Venue: Thornden School, Chandlers Ford
When: Saturday, fortnightly, 10.30am - 3.20pm
Requirements: To be c. grade 5+ and to pass annual audition
Hampshire County Youth Band
Director: Jock McKenzie
Venue: Perins Community School, Alresford
When: Saturdays, weekly, 10.00am - 12.15pm
Requirements: To be c. grade 6+
Hampshire County Training Band
Director: Jon Cranston
Venue: Perins Community School, Alresford
When: Saturdays, weekly, 10.00am - 12.00pm
Requirements: To be c. grade 5+
Hampshire County Junior Band
Director: Jane Brydon
Venue: Perins Community School, Alresford
When: Saturdays, weekly, 10.00am - 12.00pm
Requirements: To be c. grade 3+
Hampshire County Youth Wind Band
Director: Phillip Scott
Assistant: Martin Garrod
Venue: Henry Beaufort School, Winchester
When: Saturdays, fortnightly, 10.30am - 3.30pm
Requirements: To be c. grade 6+ and to pass annual audition
Hampshire Double Reed Ensemble
Conductor: Sandra Woolsey
Assistant: Lucinda Willits
Venue: Henry Beaufort School, Winchester
When: Saturdays, fortnightly, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Requirements: To be grade 4+ and to pass annual audition
Hampshire Flute Choir
Conductor: Carrie Hensel
Venue: Henry Beaufort School, Winchester
When: Saturdays, fortnightly, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Requirements: To be grade 6+ and to pass annual audition
Hampshire County Children's Choir
Director: Lissa Gray
Accompanist: Michael Saunders
Venue: St. Peter’s Catholic School, Winchester, Hall and Music/Drama Room
When: Fridays, weekly, evening
Requirements: To be 9 - 14 years old and to pass audition
Hampshire County Youth Choir
Director: Keith Clark
Assistant: Martin Riddy
Venue: The United Church, Winchester
When: Fridays, weekly, 7.00pm - 9.30pm
Requirements: To be 14 years old+ and to pass audition