Ensembles
Winterfold Ensembles
Winterfold has an incredibly busy music department with a huge range of musical groups taking place every week. They cater for all standards, from the complete beginner to the advanced. They also cover all styles from baroque to jazz and funk. Listed below are some of the groups which your child will become involved in if they learn an instrument at the school.
Chamber Choir
Chamber Choir are a small and very selective group of singers. Led by their wonderful vocal coach they perform a wide range of sacred and more popular repertoire. The choir have sung at such venues as Villa Park, Birmimgham Town Hall, Kidderminster Town Hall, The Bullring, Barcelona Cathedral, Prague Cathedral, Monseratt Cathedral to name but a few. Listen to a clip on the sounds page. @textsanta
Orchestra
Winterfold are proud of their orchestra. This ensemble is some 30 strong with a complete range of instruments from violins to double bass and trombones. They tackle arrangements of classical pieces and orchestral favourites such as 'Pirates of the Caribbean'. Several of the members play in county level ensembles.
Groove Diggers
The Groove Diggers are the flagship ensemble of the School. For more information about the 'Groove Diggers' see the the separate page on them. @metropolis
Junior Brass
Junior Brass are the training band for beginner brass players. The group gives them an introduction to playing in an ensemble and learning how to count in time and pitch their notes. They perform at the Christmas Market and the Summer Concert.
Senior Brass
Senior Brass are one of the busiest groups in the school, especially at Christmas time when they seem to be popping up everywhere with their brassy Christmas cheer! The group is made up of the best players in the school and produce a wonderful sound when in top form.
Off Beats
As the training band for the 'Groove Diggers', the Off Beats have really come into their own of late with an entry into the National Youth Music Festival. They are made up primarily of musicians from years 5 to 6 and all take their music very seriously.
Jazz Choir
The'Jazz Choir' was formed by a group of close friends many years ago. It has kept going and now is made up of the best singers from Years 7 and 8. They rehearse every week and learn how to sing in harmony and in an accapella style. They perform a wide range of music.
Wind Band
The Wind Band is the top band for wind players in the school. They perform a wide range of music, often specially arranged for them. They perform at the Christmas Market and the Summer Concert.
String Group
The String Group is for beginner string players who are not quite yet ready to play in the orchestra. It supports the junior string programme followed by Year 2 pupils by allowing the young players to have an ensemble to play in together.