Ensembles are a chance to get together and play a brilliant range of music in choirs and bands with other young people.
We take applications to join our ensembles all year round, so while the deadline for Weekend School has passed you are still welcome to apply for one of our ensembles. Please email youngmusicians@theglasshouseicm.org for all the details.
Folkestra
Saturday 2pm -4pm
Sunday, 3pm – 5pm
Folkestra is an auditioned group of vibrant young folk musicians, directed by Dave Gray, playing original music and new arrangements.
Learn about Folkestra
Jambone
Sunday, 3.30pm – 5pm
Jambone is an auditioned jazz ensemble directed by Jason Holcomb. The band learn in an exciting and eclectic environment.
Learn about Jambone
Young Sinfonia
Various days, 10.30am – 4.30pm
Young Sinfonia is a high quality auditioned youth orchestra with strong links to Royal Northern Sinfona (RNS) directed by Helen Harrison.
Learn about Young Sinfonia
Quay Voices
Saturdays, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Quay Voices is an inspirational and diverse youth choir, with no audition needed.
Learn about Quay Voices
Originate
Saturday, 2.45pm – 4.15pm
Originate is a fun, diverse jazz ensemble for young musicians aged 10-16. No audition needed to join in.
Learn about Originate
Reely Folk
Saturday, 2.45pm -4.15pm
Reely Folk is a fun, experimental folk group for young musicians aged 10-16. No audition needed.
Learn about Reely Folk
Step Up Sinfonia
Saturday, 12pm – 1.30pm
Step Up Sinfonia is a youth orchestra for young musicians aged 10-16. No audition needed.
Learn about Step Up Sinfonia
Initiate
Starting September 2026. Saturday, 10.45am – 11.45am
Initiate is an exciting, hands-on ensemble for young musicians to explore music through popular and jazz styles. No audition needed.
New for Weekend School 26/27 - learn more about Initiate
Syncopate
Starting September 2026. Saturday, 12.20pm – 1.30pm
Syncopate is the perfect place for young people aged 8–14 to unleash their energy and dive into the world of rhythm! No audition needed.
New for Weekend School 26/27 - learn more about Syncopate