Find information about our weekly (term time) ensemble programme below. Further information can be found on bands, choirs, orchestras and ensembles.
Music Centre membership costs £35 per term. Students can participate in multiple ensembles for this termly fee. Multiple sibling discounts are available.
Mondays at Wigan Music Service HQ
Ensemble - Wigan Junior Percussion Ensemble
- Who is it for? Drummer and percussionists learning to read music around grade 1 standard
- Where is it happening? Wigan Music Service, Park Road, Hindley, WN2 3RY
- What time does it start / finish? 5pm - 6pm
- Who is the lead teacher? Chris Perry
- Do I need to book? Yes. Let us know you plan to attend by calling or emailing
- Who do I contact? Wigan Music Service – musicservice@wigan.gov.uk or 01942 776169.
Ensemble - Wigan Youth Percussion Ensemble
- Who is it for? Advancing drummers / percussionists who read music who are grade 3+
- Where is it happening? Wigan Music Service, Park Road, Hindley, WN2 3RY
- What time does it start / finish? 6pm - 7pm
- Who is the lead teacher? Chris Perry
- Do I need to book? Please call us to discuss joining the ensemble before you come
- Who do I contact? Wigan Music Service - musicservice@wigan.gov.uk or 01942 776169.
Ensemble - ‘The Really Awful Orchestra’ (In partnership with The Music Continuum) – Community Band
- Who is it for? Our adults community band. Open access to anyone who has prior instrumental playing experience. Wide ranging standard
- Where is it happening? Wigan Music Service, Park Road, Hindley, WN2 3RY
- What time does it start / finish? 7:15pm - 9:15pm
- Who is the lead teacher? Chris Perry and Music Continuum Staff
- Do I need to book? Yes. Let us know you plan to attend by calling or emailing
- Who do I contact? Wigan Music Service – musicservice@wigan.gov.uk or 01942 776169.
Mondays at Worsley Mesnes Community Primary
Wigan Youth Training Jazz Orchestra
- Who is it for? Young musicians grade 4+ standard. Brass, Woodwind / Rhythm Section
- Where is it happening? Worsley Mesnes CP, Clifton Street, Wigan, WN3 5HN
- What time does it start / finish? 5:15pm - 6:45pm
- Who is the lead teacher? Sharon Darby-Purcell
- Do I need to book? Yes. Please contact Sharon Darby-Purcell – Assistant Head of Music Service to discuss membership and vacancies
- Who do I contact? Wigan Music Service 01942 776169 / Sharon.darby@wigan.gov.uk.
Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra
- Who is it for? Advanced students. Gd 6+ Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Rhythm Section
- Where is it happening? Worsley Mesnes CP, Clifton Street, Wigan, WN3 5HN
- What time does it start / finish? 7pm - 8:45pm
- Who is the lead teacher? Dave Little
- Do I need to book? Yes. Please contact Dave Little - Head of Music Service to discuss membership and vacancies
- Who do I contact? Wigan Music Service 01942 776169 / d.little@wigan.gov.uk.
Tuesdays at Music Service HQ
Wigan Junior Brass Band (Hindley)
- Who is it for? Beginner brass players. Pre grade 1 +
- Where is it happening? Wigan Music Service, Park Road, Hindley, WN2 3RY
- What time does it start / finish? 5pm - 6pm
- Who is the lead teacher? Jonathan Ford
- Do I need to book? Yes. Let us know you plan to attend by calling or emailing
- Who do I contact? Wigan Music Service – musicservice@wigan.gov.uk or 01942 776169.
Wigan Youth Training Brass Band
- Who is it for? Intermediate brass players approx. Grade 2 – Grade 5 standard
- Where is it happening? Wigan Music Service, Park Road, Hindley, WN2 3RY
- What time does it start / finish? 6:15pm - 7:15pm
- Who is the lead teacher? Alex Thomas
- Do I need to book? Yes. Let us know you plan to attend by calling or emailing
- Who do I contact? Wigan Music Service – musicservice@wigan.gov.uk or 01942 776169.
Wigan Youth Brass Band
- Who is it for? Advanced brass band players Grade 5+ standard
- Where is it happening? Wigan Music Service, Park Road, Hindley, WN2 3RY
- What time does it start / finish? – 7:30pm - 9:00pm
- Who is the lead teacher? Dave Little
- Do I need to book? Yes. Please contact Dave Little - Head of Music Service to discuss membership and vacancies
- Who do I contact? Wigan Music Service 01942 776169 / d.little@wigan.gov.uk.
Tuesdays at St Benedict’s RC Primary, Hindley
Wigan Junior String Orchestra (Hindley)
- Who is it for? Beginner orchestral string players (pre-grade 1 to grade 2)
- Where is it happening? – St Benedict’s Primary School, Abbot St, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3DG
- What time does it start / finish? 4:30pm - 5:30pm
- Who is the lead teacher? Louise Peacock
- Do I need to book? Yes. Please contact Louise Peacock – Assistant Head of Music Service to discuss membership
- Who do I contact? Wigan Music Service 01942 776169 l.peacock@wigan.gov.uk.
Tuesdays at ‘The Old Courts’
Wigan Youth Chamber Choir
- Who is it for? Secondary age students, serious about singing who may be having signing lessons and who want to sing in a more formal choir in harmony
- Where is it happening? The Old Courts - Gerrard Winstanley House, Crawford St, Wigan WN1 1NA
- What time does it start / finish? 5:30pm - 6:30pm
- Who is the lead teacher? Alison Home
- Do I need to book? Yes. Please contact Alison Home – Assistant Head of Music Service to discuss membership
- Who do I contact? Wigan Music Service – musicservice@wigan.gov.uk or 01942 776169.
Wigan Children’s Choir
- Who is it for? All primary school age children wanting to enjoy singing out of school
- Where is it happening? The Old Courts – Gerrard Winstanley House, Crawford St, Wigan WN1 1NA
- What time does it start / finish? 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Who is the lead teacher? Alison Home
- Do I need to book? Yes. Please contact Alison Home – Assistant Head of Music Service to discuss membership
- Who do I contact? Wigan Music Service 01942 776169 / alison.home@wigan.gov.uk.
Wednesdays at Music Centre HQ
Wigan Junior Concert Band
Who is it for? Junior Woodwind, Brass and Percussion pupils. Beginner to Grade 3
Where is it happening? Wigan Music Service, Park Road, Hindley, WN2 3RY
What time does it start / finish? 5pm - 6pm
Who is the lead teacher? Steph Burns
Do I need to book? Yes. Let us know you plan to attend by calling or emailing
Who do I contact? Wigan Music Service – musicservice@wigan.gov.uk or 01942 776169.
Wigan Youth Saxophone Ensemble
Who is it for? Saxophonists Grade 3+ standard
Where is it happening? Wigan Music Service, Park Road, Hindley, WN2 3RY
What time does it start / finish? 6pm - 6:45pm
Who is the lead teacher? Sharon Darby-Purcell
Do I need to book? Yes. Please contact Sharon Darby-Purcell – Assistant Head of Music Service to discuss membership and vacancies
Who do I contact? Wigan Music Service 01942 776169 / Sharon.darby@wigan.gov.uk.
Wigan Youth Flute Choir
- Who is it for? Flautists Grade 3+ standard
- Where is it happening? Wigan Music Service, Park Road, Hindley, WN2 3RY
- What time does it start / finish? 6:30pm - 7:15pm
- Who is the lead teacher? Steph Burns
- Do I need to book? Yes. Please contact Sharon Darby-Purcell – Assistant Head of Music Service to discuss membership and vacancies
- Who do I contact? Wigan Music Service 01942 776169 / Sharon.darby@wigan.gov.uk.
Wigan Youth Concert Band
- Who is it for? Woodwind, Brass and Percussion players Grade 3+ standard
- Where is it happening? Wigan Music Service, Park Road, Hindley, WN2 3RY
- What time does it start / finish? 7:15pm - 8:45pm
- Who is the lead teacher? Sharon Darby-Purcell
- Do I need to book? Yes. Please contact Sharon Darby-Purcell – Assistant Head of Music Service to discuss membership and vacancies
- Who do I contact? Wigan Music Service 01942 776169 / Sharon.darby@wigan.gov.uk
Thursdays at Hope Academy
Wigan Junior Brass Band (Hope)
- Who is it for? Beginner brass players. Pre grade 1+
- Where is it happening? (Library) Hope Academy, Ashton Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 0AQ
- What time does it start / finish? 4:15pm - 5:15pm
- Who is the lead teacher? Dave Little
- Do I need to book? Yes. Let us know you plan to attend by calling or emailing
- Who do I contact? Wigan Music Service musicservice@wigan.gov.uk or 01942 776169.
Wigan Junior String Orchestra (Hope)
- Who is it for? Beginner orchestral string players (pre-grade 1 to grade 2)
- Where is it happening? (Main Hall) Hope Academy, Ashton Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 0AQ
- What time does it start / finish? 4:15pm - 5:15pm
- Who is the lead teacher? Debbie Wright
- Do I need to book? Yes. Please contact Louise Peacock – Assistant Head of Music Service to discuss membership
- Who do I contact? Wigan Music Service 01942 776169 l.peacock@wigan.gov.uk
Wigan Intermediate String Orchestra
- Who is it for? Intermediate orchestral string players (grade2 to grade 5 standard)
- Where is it happening? (Main Hall) Hope Academy, Ashton Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 0AQ
- What time does it start / finish? 5:20pm - 6:20pm
- Who is the lead teacher? Debbie Wright
- Do I need to book? Yes. Please contact Louise Peacock – Assistant Head of Music Service to discuss membership
- Who do I contact? Wigan Music Service 01942 776169 l.peacock@wigan.gov.uk
Wigan Junior Guitar Ensemble
- Who is it for? Classical / Acoustic guitarists learning from notation beginner to grade 3
- Where is it happening? Hope Academy, Ashton Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 0AQ
- What time does it start / finish? 6pm - 7pm
- Who is the lead teacher? Barry Howard
- Do I need to book? Yes. Let us know you plan to attend by calling or emailing
- Who do I contact? Wigan Music Service – musicservice@wigan.gov.uk or 01942 776169.
Wigan Junior Concert Band (Hope)
- Who is it for? Junior Woodwind, Brass and Percussion pupils. Beginner to Grade 3
- Where is it happening? Hope Academy, Ashton Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 0AQ
- What time does it start / finish? 6:15pm - 7:15pm
- Who is the lead teacher? Mel McCabe
- Do I need to book? Yes, you do need to book before you turn up
- Who do I contact? Wigan Music Service – musicservice@wigan.gov.uk or 01942 776169.
Wigan Youth Guitar Ensemble
- Who is it for? Classical / Acoustic guitarists learning from notation grade 4 + standard
- Where is it happening? Hope Academy, Ashton Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 0AQ
- What time does it start / finish? 7:15pm - 8:15pm
- Who is the lead teacher? Paul Birch
- Do I need to book? Yes, you do need to book before you turn up
- Who do I contact? Wigan Music Service – musicservice@wigan.gov.uk or 01942 776169.
Wigan Youth Symphony Orchestra
- Who is it for? Advanced string, brass, woodwind and percussion players grade 6+ standard
- Where is it happening? (Main Hall) Hope Academy, Ashton Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 0AQ
- What time does it start / finish? 6:30pm - 9pm
- Who is the lead teacher? Louise Peacock and Richard Waldock
- Do I need to book? Yes. Please contact Louise Peacock – Assistant Head of Music Service to discuss membership
- Who do I contact? Wigan Music Service 01942 776169 l.peacock@wigan.gov.uk
Thursdays at Music Service HQ
Wigan Youth Show Choir
- Who is it for? Young singers with an interest in musical theatre performance
- Where is it happening? Wigan Music Service, Park Road, Hindley, WN2 3RY
- What time does it start / finish? 5:15pm - 6:45pm
- Who is the lead teacher? Alison Home
- Do I need to book? Yes. Please contact Alison Home – Assistant Head of Music Service to discuss membership
- Who do I contact? Wigan Music Service 01942 776169 / alison.home@wigan.gov.uk