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Syncopate!

Starting September 2026.

Syncopate is the perfect place for young people aged 8–14 to unleash their energy and dive into the world of rhythm!

From popular beats to jazz grooves, drummers will explore exciting rhythms from around the globe and learn how to improvise, create patterns, and make their own beats on the spot. Led by enthusiastic music leaders, sessions are loud, lively and full of creativity, this is the one group where making as much noise as you want is absolutely encouraged!

Whether you’re a complete beginner or already love drumming, you’ll get to play together, try out new ideas, and discover just how fun it is to build big, bold sounds as a team.

Need to know

Age: 8 – 14

Day and Time: Saturdays, 12.30pm

Experience: No experience is necessary

No audition required 

Fees: £240 for the full year. (Included if you are in Step Up core programme)
For a breakdown of termly feels please email youngmusicians@theglasshouseicm.org

Bursaries are available.

Applications for Syncopate! 2026/27 will open soon.

26/27 Term dates

Autumn Term

Saturday 12 September
Saturday 19 September
Saturday 26 September
Saturday 3 October
Saturday 10 October
Saturday 17 October

HALF TERM

Saturday 7 November

Saturday 21 November
Saturday 28 November
Saturday 5 December
Saturday 12 December – Winter Wonders

 

Spring Term

Saturday 9 January
Saturday 16 January
Saturday 23 January
Saturday 30 January
Saturday 6 February

HALF TERM

Saturday 27 February
Saturday 6 March
Saturday 13 March
Saturday 20 March

Summer Term

Saturday 17 April
Saturday 24 April
Saturday 1 May
Saturday 8 May
Saturday 15 May
Saturday 22 May

HALF TERM

Saturday 12 June
Saturday 19 June
Saturday 26 June
Saturday 3 July
Saturday 10 July
Sunday 11 July – Summer Celebration