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Folkestra

Folkestra 2025

Folkestra is a vibrant group of young folk musicians, playing original music and new arrangements.

They were founded by North East folk legend Kathryn Tickell, and have been working with renowned piper Andy May since 2022. Folkestra rehearse approximately once every two weeks on Sunday afternoons during term time at The Glasshouse and the band enjoys performing in various concerts and festivals throughout the year.  In 22/23 we reintroduced our residential trips which are amazing in helping the group to bond musically and socially.

Younger and less experienced players may be interested in our non-auditioned folk ensemble, Reely Folk.

Key Information

Age: 13-19

Experience: Recommended for intermediate to advanced players

Audition required

Fees:
£945 full year including res
£665 full year no res
For a breakdown of termly feels please email youngmusicians@theglasshouseicm.org

Bursaries are available.

Watch our Ensembles performing the St Cuthbert Suite by Paul Edis.

Term Dates 25/26

All rehearsals 3-6pm

Autumn

Saturday 13 September
Sunday 21 September
Sunday 12 October

HALF TERM

Sunday 9 November
Sunday 23 November
Saturday 29 November
Sunday 14 December
Saturday 20 December – Winter Wonders

Spring

Sunday 11 January
Sunday 18 January
Sunday 1 February
Sunday 15 February

HALF TERM

Sunday 15 March
Sunday 22 March
Sunday 29 March – Spring Celebration
Tuesday 7 – Thursday 9th April Residential in Barnard Castle

Summer

Sunday 19 April
Sunday 3 May
Sunday 17 May

HALF TERM

Sunday 7 June
Sunday 14 June
Sunday 28 June
Sunday 5 July – Performance (TBC)