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Bands, orchestras and theory groups
Find groups for students up to age 18 for every style, instrument and grade, including string orchestras, jazz bands, choirs and music theory classes.
STARter Groups
Join a STARter group from September each year
Group lessons are a great way of introducing students to learning a musical instrument.
Our STARter Groups are a wonderful way of getting into the Trumpet, Clarinet, Cello, Guitar, Recorder, Trombone or Violin.
Members of the KMS STARter Groups are all beginners. They learn together, sing together and have fun together. Groups start in September and finish in July with a Concert for parents. STARter Groups cost £85 per term of 10 sessions.
As a STARter Group member you get 50% off instrument hire.
If you are in receipt of benefits which entitle your child to Free School Meals (Pupil Premium), we can offer a 50% discount on STARTer Groups via our Bursary Scheme.
| Group | Suitable for | Day and location |
|---|---|---|
| Clarinet STARS | Years 4 to 6 |
Wednesday Tolworth Music Centre |
| Trumpet STARS |
Years 3 to 6 Must have 4 adult front teeth |
Wednesday Tolworth Music Centre |
| String STARS | Years 3 to 6 |
Tuesday Kingston Music Centre |
| Recorder STARS | Years 2 to 5 |
To be confirmed Kingston Music Centre |
| Trombone STARS | Years 3 to 6 |
Thursday Tolworth Music Centre |
| Guitar STARS | Years 3 to 6 |
To be confirmed Tolworth Music Centre |
Groups with more than 8 members will be 45mins long, groups with 8 or less members will be 30 minutes long.
STARter Groups have a minimum sign up required to start. If this is not met, the class may start later than September or not at all.
If you are interested in a STARter group as listed above at our music centres, or a STARter group or club starting at your school, complete our expression of interest form.