Pupils can make music on a Thursday after school in the Camden Brass Band or the Camden Youth Recorder Group.

Camden Brass Band

Camden Brass Band meets at William Ellis School every Thursday from 4.15 to 5.30pm.

Details: For brass and percussion players in Year 6 and above who have been playing for at least a year and who love to play popular, well known tunes. This band plays at exciting venues such as the British Library.

Cost: £62.36 per term (help is available to those eligible for free school meals)

Next steps: Camden Philharmonic Band, Camden Concert Band, Jazz groups.

Apply to join Camden Brass Band

Terms and conditions (PDF)

Summer 2023 dates

• April 27
• May 4, 11, 18, 25
• June 8, 15, 22, 29
• July 6

Autumn 2023 dates

• September 21, 28
• October 5, 12, 19
• November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• November 25 Kentish Town Switch On event

Spring 2024 dates

• January 11, 18, 25
• February 1, 8, 22, 29
• March 7, 14, 21

Summer 2024 dates

• April 25
• May 2, 9, 16, 23
• June 6, 13, 20, 27
• July 4

Camden Youth Recorder Group

Camden Youth Recorder Group meets at Regent High School every Thursday from 4.30 - 5.45pm.

Details: For players of all sizes of recorder. Particularly aimed at pupils in Year 4 and above who can read music and are beyond beginner level. This group aims to develop technique, a knowledge of recorder music in different styles, and listening skills. The group is led by professional recorder players and teachers, and is supported by The Flautadors, a professional recorder quartet. There are 10 sessions every term.

Cost: £62.36 per term (help is available to those eligible for free school meals)

Next steps: National Youth Recorder Orchestras.

Apply to join Camden Youth Recorder Group

Terms and conditions (PDF)

Summer 2023 dates

• April 27
• May 4, 11, 18, 25
• June 8, 15, 22, 29
• July 6

Autumn 2023 dates

• September 21, 28
• October 5, 12, 19
• November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Spring 2024 dates

• January 11, 18, 25
• February 1, 8, 22, 29
• March 7, 14, 21

Summer 2024 dates

• April 25
• May 2, 9, 16, 23
• June 6, 13, 20, 27
• July 4