Instrumental Ensembles

Foundation Music runs a wide range of instrumental ensembles, some of which are organised or supported by Winchester Music School. Membership is free to all students, staff and members of the wider community. There are no auditions for any FM ensemble.

Inertia Orchestra

  • Contemporary concert orchestra for all instruments and abilities.
    A mixed repertoire of predominantly popular and film music.
    Beginners welcome.
    Performing Arts Studio 3
    Mondays 8 - 9.30pm

String Gems

  • Ensemble for Violin,Viola, Cello and Double Bass
    A varied repertoire of classical and contemporary pieces.
    Beginners welcome.
    Performing Arts Studio 3
    Tuesdays 6.15-7.30pm

African Drumming Ensemble

  • Rhythms from Africa for all fun lovers. Beginners welcome
    A community spirited group where repertoire is devised through rehearsals. Musical literacy not required.
    St Edburga room 110
    Tuesday 6 - 7.30pm

Steel Pans

  • Traditional/Contemporary steel pan ensemble. Beginners welcome.
    St Edburga room 110
    Wednesdays 5.30 - 7pm

Clarinet Ensemble

  • A varied repertoire of music for all clarinets. Beginners welcome.
    St Edburga Room 110
    Wednesdays 7-7.45 pm

KASBAH Swing Band

  • Classic swing jazz for woodwind, brass and others.
    Beginners welcome
    St Edburga room 110
    Wednesdays 7.45 - 9.00pm

Flute Choir

  • Classical and contemporary music for all flutes. Beginners welcome.
    St Edburga room 110
    Wednesdays 9 - 10pm

'Rhythm of Life' - Samba Percussion Band

  • Samba and other Latin grooves.
    Instruments provided and beginners welcome
    St Edburga room 110
    Thursdays 6-8pm

Guitar Ensemble

  • An ensemble for all guitarists. Beginners welcome
    St Edburga room 110
    Fridays 6 - 7pm

That Dixie Feeling

  • A small brass, woodwind and percussion ensemble performing a mixed Dixieland repertoire.
    For further information regarding rehearsals and membership, please contact Foundation.Music@winchester.ac.uk.



    Please note that musical literacy is desirable for most instrumental ensembles but it is not essential.
    Please contact Foundation.Music@winchester.ac.uk or 01962 827466 for further info.