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The purpose of this list is to stimulate interest in the Flute Choir or Flute Orchestra as an enjoyable and artistic ensemble, to encourage the interchange of ideas and repertoire.
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Berkshire
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Essex
Gloucestershire
Hampshire
Hertfordshire
Lancashire
Leicestershire
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Northamptonshire
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West Midlands
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Berkshire:
Reading University Flute Choir
Music Director: Laura Baker
Secretary: Tina Suckling
Wantage Hall,
Upper Redlands Road,
Reading,
Berks, RG1 5JG
Tel: 07786665102
Email address: flutechoir@reading.ac.uk
Website: www.reading.ac.uk/flutechoir
Meeting: at 35a Upper Redlands Road (old music dept buildings),
Reading
Time: weekly on Wednesday, from 6p.m.
Age range: University students to general public
Standard: grades 5+
Cost: must join Reading University Music Society at
5 pounds p.a.
Instruments used: Piccolo, C flute, Alto Flute
Performances: regular/occasional concerts
for charity and/or other events
playing at weddings, RUMS concerts, other events
Newbury Flute Choirs
Music Director or Conductor: David Wirdnam
Secretary: Kirsty Kenneally
Phone numbers: David: 07825 158184, Kirsty: 07789 960753
Email: dwirdnam@newburyflutechoirs.org
Website: www.newburyflutechoirs.org
Meeting at: Salvation Army Hall, Northbrook Lane, Newbury, Berks. RG14 1BU
Time: Junior Choir: Tuesdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm. Senior Choir: Saturdays 08.45 - 09.45,
Age range: Junior flute choir 8 - 13yrs. Senior flute choir 14 - adults of any age.
Standard required: Junior flute choir grades 1 - 4. Senior flute choir grades 5 - 8+
Cost: 45 pounds per term
Instruments used: piccolo and C flutes
Performances: occasional concerts for charity and other events.
Buckinghamshire:
Aylesbury Music Centre Flute Choir
Director: Elizabeth Molloy
Aylesbury Music Centre,
Walton Road,
Aylesbury, Bucks. HP21 7ST
Tel: 01296 428 941
Fax: 01296 423 036
Email amcmail@buckscc.gov.uk
Website: www.buckscc.gov.uk/music/aylesbury
Meeting: weekly on Mondays 5 - 6 p.m.
Age range: 11-18 yrs for school students only.
Standard: Grade 6+
Cost: £47 per term.
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes.
Performances: regular concerts
A Flute Fiesta every second year for any student from beginner to grade 8+. This includes opportunities for small and large flute ensembles.
High Wycombe Music Centre Flute Choir
Director: Emma Bailey
High Wycombe Music Centre,
Millbrook Combined School,
Mill End Road,
High Wycombe,
Bucks. HP12 4BA
Tel: 01494 475166
Email: hwmusic@buckscc.gov.uk
Website: www.buckscc.gov.uk/hwmc
Meeting: Weekly on Fridays 4.45 - 5.45 p.m.
Age range: 11-18 yrs for school students only.
Standard: Grade 6+
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes.
Repertoire: Baroque to Contemporary.
Performances: Regular concerts.
Cheshire:
LA FLÛTE HARMONIQUE
1) La Flûte Harmonique
Meeting: 1st Friday each month at St. Mary the Virgin Church, Acton, Nr Nantwich
Age Range: over 21
Standard: Grade 5+
Music Director: Russell Gillespie
2) The Auxiliary Flute Choir
Meeting: 3rd Friday each month at The Flute Studio, 36, Ray Ave. Nantwich
Age Range: over 21
Standard: Grade 1-5
Music Director: Russell Gillespie
3) The Junior Flute Choir
Meeting: 4th Friday each month at St. Mary the Virgin Church, Acton, Nr. Nantwich
Age Range: 9-18 years.
Standard: Grade 3+
Music Director: Russell Gillespie
Administrator: Barbara Whitehead,
Paddock House,
Longhill Lane,
Hankelow, Nr. Crewe,
Cheshire CW3 0JG.
Tel: 01270 812 607
Email: barwhitehead@googlemail.com
Website: www.lafluteharmonique.com
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes.
Performances: Charity concert(s)
Repertoire: Baroque to Contemporary
Founded in 2004 by Russell Gillespie to encourage proficient flautists to gain experience in ensemble playing. Voluntary non-profit-making, dedicated to the musical enrichment of the area and its surrounding communities. Applications to the Administrator.
DEVA FLUTE ENSEMBLE
Music Director: Miriam Hughes
Administrator and contact: Caroline Breen
5 Donnington Way,
Chester CH4 8BR
Tel: 01244 683 774
Email: devaflute@yahoo.co.uk
Meeting: Monthly in Chester
Age range: Over 17
Standard: Grade 5+
Cost: 6 pounds per month
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto flute
Performances: Charity concerts
Repertory: Baroque to contemporary
We warmly welcome all players, especially those returning to playing the flute after a long break. Applications to the Administrator.
Cumbria:
FLUTES AND CO
Music Director: Suzanne de Lozey
“High Lorrimer”
Endmoor,
Kendal,
Cumbria LA8 0EP
Tel: 015395 60054
Email: delozey@dsl.pipex.com
Website: flutesandco.org.uk
Meeting: 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Age range: 11 yrs. and over, for school students and adults
Standard: grade 4 and above
Cost: under-18s £30, over 18s £40
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes.
Performances: regular concerts for charity and other events.
Devon:
DEVON YOUTH FLUTE ENSEMBLE
Director: Mrs. Claire Hindle,
13 Roundham House,
Belle Vue Road,
Paignton,
Devon TQ4 6ER
Email: chindle@zoom.co.uk
Part of Devon Youth Music
FLUTE COCKTAIL (TAVISTOCK)
Musical Director and Conductor: Sarah Hunt
Mobile phone no.: 07712 695618
Email: shunt@westdevon.gov.uk
Website: www.flutecocktail.co.uk
Meetings: alternate Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. at
Whitchurch, near Tavistock
Age range: all ages
Standard: Grade 4 upwards
Cost: 18 pounds per term
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes
Performances: occasional concerts for charity and
other events
Essex
PHOENIX FLUTES (part of Brentwood orchestras for Young Musicians)
Director: Judith Underwood,
27 Brentwood Place,
Brentwood,
Essex, CM15 9DN
Tel: 01277 231 081
Email: judithund@gmail.com
Website: www.boym.org.uk
Meeting: Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School, Brentwood,
Sunday morning, once a month.
Standard: Grade 3 and above
Age range: School age
Cost: 5 pounds per session (payable termly in advance) Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes
Performances: regular concerts in local area
This group was formed to give young flautists the chance to
experience ensemble playing in a relaxed, friendly and
supportive atmosphere. We play music in many styles that
caters for players of a wide variety of experience and
ability. New members are always welcome.
CHAMPAGNE FLUTES
Director: Judith Underwood,
27 Brentwood Place,
Brentwood,
Essex, CM15 9DN
Tel: 01277 231 081
Email: judithund@gmail.com
Meeting: Shenfield High School, Brentwood, second Sunday of the
month, 2 - 4 p.m.
Standard: At least grade 5
Age range: Adults, aged 18 and over
Cost: 5 pounds per session (payable termly in advance)
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes
Performances: regular concerts in local area
This choir is for flautists who enjoy playing in a relaxed and
friendly atmosphere. We play a wide variety of music from the
classics, through jazz and folk songs to pop. New members are
always welcome.
Gloucestershire:
COTSWOLD FLUTE CHOIR (Gloucester Music Services)
Director: Suzanne Blewett
12 Hillview Rd.,
Hucclecote,
Gloucs. GL3 3IG
Tel: 01452 619414
Email: suzyblew@btinternet.com
Meeting: Mondays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Age range: School students only.
Standard: Intermediate grades 4 - 5 Senior grades 6 - 8
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes, string bass, percussion and piano
Performances: At least six concerts per year within the county. Tour every other year.
Hampshire:
FLAUTISSIMO (the Southampton Flute Orchestra)
Music Directors and Conductors: Harriet Rudge and Kate Roberts
Secretary: Sue Butler
2 Montgomery Way,
Chandler's Ford,
Eastleigh, SO53 3PY
Email: sue.butlerp@talktalk.net
Web: www.flautissimo.com
Meeting: Fridays in term time 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, Portswood Rd., Southampton
Age range: all ages
Standard: grade 5 and above
Cost: £20 per term
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto, bass flutes and contrabass flute.
Performances: Several local concerts a year, weddings, charity events and national flute days.
Flute Choirs from Southampton Schools:
Flutations, Thornden School, Chandlers Ford
Elite Fleet (grade 5+), Wildern School
Tutti Flutties (grades 1-5) Wildern School
Director: Anita Hall
8 Welland Gardens,
Southampton, SO18 3PT
Tel: 02380 471 488
FLUTE SALAD & FRESH FLUTE SALAD
Director: Louise Williams
Yateley Centre,
School Lane,
Yateley,
Hampshire, GU46 6NN
Tel : 01252 873183
E-mail : lou.w@tiscali.co.uk
Web: http://www.flutesalad.org/
Meeting : Saturday morning from 10:00-11:00 then
11:15 - 12:00
Age Range : 8 - 16 (currently) for school students only
Standard: Fresh Flute Salad for beginners to Grade 3
Flute Salad for Grade 3 upwards
Cost : 37.00 pounds per term Instruments used : piccolo, concert flutes, Alto flute,
bass flute
Performances: regularly every term as well as local
festivals and Music for Youth
Children come from various schools in the area, private and state and it gives them an opportunity to socialise, play and make friends with other fluteaholics!
FLUTE PASTILLES - by popular demand from parents of Flute Salad players, a new group has been formed for adults only, but of any standard. We meet once a month in the Yately Centre for an informal flute play-along. Contact Louise Williams on 01252 873183 or lou.w@tiscali.co.uk for further information
HAMPSHIRE FLUTE CHOIR
Music director and conductor: Carrie Hensel
Copse View,
Maury's Lane,
West Wellow,
Romsey,
Hants. SO51 6DB
Email: carolinelcook@hotmail.com
Meeting: Saturday mornings in Winchester
Age range: students only, up to 16
Standard: grade 6 minimum, by audition only
Cost: no cost
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and basses
Performances: regular performances
Hertfordshire:
FLUTE COCKTAIL
Musical Director: Wendy Walshe,
Kennel House,
Howe Green,
Hertford SG13 8LH
Tel/fax: 01707 261 573
Meeting: Saturday afternoons, once a month.
Age range: adults
Standard: about grade 5 upwards
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes.
Performance: mainly fund-raising for various charities.
HITCHEN FLUTES
Director: Liz Childs
14, Station Close,
Henlow,
Beds. SG16 6FL
Phone: 01462 816 244
Moblile: 07711 080 275
Email: lizchilds60@hotmail.com
Website: www.childsmusic.co.uk
Meeting: Monthly on Saturdays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.,
at Church House, Hitchen
Age range: all ages, students and adults
Standard: all standards
Cost: 25 pounds per term
Instruments used: piccolo, C flute, alto flute;
bass flute player needed
Performances: regular concerts for charity and other events
BEECHWOOD PARK PREPARATORY SCHOOL FLUTE CHOIR
Director: Liz Childs
Contact: c/o Beechwood Park School,
Pickford Road,
Markyate,
St. Alban's,
Herts.
Phone: 01582 840 333
Age range: 7 - 13 for school students only
Cost: no charge
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto flute
Performances: regular concerts for charity and other events
MUSICALE FLUTE CHOIR
Director: Liz Childs
Contact: Musicale Ltd.,
Homecroft,
Sun Lane,
Harpenden,
Herts. AL5 4GJ
Email: liz.childs@musicale.co.uk
Website: www.musicale.co.uk
Meeting: weekly
Age range: All ages including students and adults
Cost: 65 pounds per term
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto flute
Performances: regular concerts for charity and other events
Lancashire:
ROYAL NORTHERN COLLEGE OF MUSIC JUNIOR FLUTE CHOIR
Conductor: Helen Rimmer,
c/o R.N.C.M.,
124 Oxford Road,
Manchester
Meetings: 32 times per year throughout term time
Age range: 13 - 18 yrs. for junior college students.
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes.
PRESTON FLUTE GROUP
Secretary: Mr. R.J. Rainford,
23 West Crescent,
Broughton,
Preston,
Lancs PR3 5JY
Tel: 01772 861105
Email: robrainford@btinternet.com
Website: www.prestonflutegroup.co.uk
Meeting: usually every other Friday evening
Age range: 16+, for students and adults
Standard: approx grade 5 upwards
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes. This group has just received delivery of a CONTRA-ALTO flute and CONTRABASS flute, which will add considerably to its range, sound and fexibility.
Performances: occasional concerts
COTTAM COMMUNITY WOODWIND GROUP
Music Directors: Debbie Wright and Emma Brown
6 Poppyfield,
Cottam,
Preston
Tel: 07801 660 204
Email: debbiewright.home@btinternet.com
Meeting: weekly on Fridays 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
at Cottam Community Centre
Age range: all ages, school students only
Standard: all grades
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes and various other supporting woodwind instruments
Performances: occasional concerts.
Leicestershire:
FLUTE SOUNDS
Musical Director and Conductor: Jenny Brooks,
32 Long Furrow,
East Goscote,
Leics. LE7 3ZL
Tel: 0116 260 7314
Meeting: at Oadby Methodist Church
Age range: all ages
Standard: grade 5+
Cost: £20 per term
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes.
Performances: occasional concerts.
MISTRAL MUSIC GROUP
Music Director: Jo Toyne
Secretary:
Hayley Waldram
,
25 Evesham Road,
Leicester LE3 2BE
Meeting: weekly, Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. at Westleigh Christadelphian Hall, Leicester
Age range: 18 - 70+ yrs, including students and adults
Standard: Competent and enthusiastic players, grade 4+
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes.
Performances: occasional concerts.
LEICESTERSHIRE FLUTE CHOIRS
Conductors: Elizabeth Rowan, FLUTE CLUB for juniors
Michelle Gill, FLUTE CHOIR for seniors
Address: Leicestershire Arts in Education,
Knighton Fields Centre,
Herrick Road,
Leicester, LE2 6DH
Tel: 0116 270 0850
Meeting: weekly, Tuesdays: Flute Club 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Flute Choir 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Age range: school students only, Flute Club 9 - 14 yrs.
Flute Choir 14 - 18 yrs.
Standard: Flute Club gr. 3+, Flute Choir gr. 5+
Cost: £35 per term
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes by both juniors and seniors
Performances: at least once a term.
London
FLUTE ENSEMBLE OF LONDON
Directors/coaches: Janna Hüneke: tel. 07973 107 126 and Kate Grace: tel. 07958 458 771
Email: londonflutes@live.co.uk
Website: www.fluteschoollondon.co.uk
Meeting: 49 Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3HZ, every third Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Age range: adults
Standard: grade 7+
Cost: 10 pounds/session
Instruments: piccolo, C flutes, altos, basses, etc.
Performances: Informal concerts for friends and family and occasional charity performances.
Contact: either director
The group was founded in January 2009 and now has a regular attendance of over 20 members. It has a great variety of repertoire and is informal but challenging.
Northamptonshire:
THE NORTHAMPTON FLUTE CHOIR
Music Director and conductor: Mrs. Patsy McNally,
Secretary: Leah Hunting,
23 Roman Way,
Higham Ferrers,
Northants, NN10 8NS
Tel: 01933 412 711
Email: Leah.Hunting@gmail.com
Website: www.northamptonflutechoir.org.uk
Meeting: First Sunday of every month at St. Andrew’s Hospital, Northampton.
Age range: all ages
Standard: gr. 3 minimum
Cost: £23 per year
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes
Performances: occasional concerts for charity and other events.
Oxfordshire:
ABINGDON FLUTE CHOIR
Director: Penny Shackleton
Hulgrove Farm Cottage,
93 Drayton Road,
Sutton Courtenay,
Abingdon,
Oxon, OX14 4HB
Tel: 01235 531 314
Email: penelope@shackleton3413.fsnet.co.uk
Meetings: Second Sunday of the month 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. at The Music Practice, 25 Bridge Street, Abingdon OX14 3HN.
Age range: all ages
Standard: Grade 6 upwards
Cost: £3 per meeting
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes
Performances: occasional concerts, and at Music Practice Adults’ Social Evenings
Somerset:
BLOOMING FLUTES
Director: Susan M. Fletcher, Dip ABRSM,
21 High Street,
Dunster,
Minehead,
Somerset TA24 6SF
Tel: 01643 821 394
Email: Sue@flutetuition.co.uk
Website: www.flutetuition.co.uk
Meeting: Thursdays 6:45 - 7:45 at the Adult Learning
Centre, Middle Street, Minehead.
Age range: Adults, late starters or re-starters.
Standard: beginners upwards, in a relaxed atmosphere of mutual support and enjoyment.
Cost: £3.50 per session.
Instruments used: C flute, with an alto flute available
Concerts: informal concerts whenever a suitable opportunity occurs.
FLUTES GALORE
Conductor: Estelle Holbrook,
16 Tennyson Road,
Lower Weoton,
Bath, BA1 3BG
Tel: 01225 335 423
Email: e.holbrook@virgin.net
Meeting: Friday evening, once a month, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Age range: all ages
Standard: gr. 7 upwards
Instruments used: piccolo, E flat flute, C flutes, alto and bass flutes
Performances: at least 3 concerts per year in Bath, including some for charity
Surrey:
DORKING FLUTES
Musical Director: Andrea Charles
Secretary: Chris Raven,
Dene Street,
Dorking,
Surrey, RH4 2BZ
Tel: 01306 887 596
Email: dorking.flutes@gmail.com
Website: dorkingflutes.co.uk
Meeting: monthly at The Ashcombe School, Dorking
Cost: £10 per meeting
Instruments used: all flutes
Performances: occasional concerts and other events
SUTTON SCHOOLS FLUTE CHOIR
Director: Jackie Cox,
3 West Street,
Carshalton,
Surrey, SM5 2PT
Tel: Sutton Music Centre, 020 8640 8781
Meetings: Thursdays 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. in term time at
St. Mary’s Junior School, Shorts Road,
Carshalton.
Warwickshire
Warwickshire Flute Ensemble
Music Director/Conductor: Yvonne McIlwaine
Whichway Cottage,
6 Coventry Road,
Princethorpe,
Warwickshire, CV23 9QF
Tel: 01926 633241
Email: coach-yvonne@hotmail.co.uk
Meeting at: A member's house in Stratford-upon-Avon
Time of meetings: 2.30 - 4.30 pm two Sundays per term
Age range: adults
Standard required: grade 5+
Cost: no charge
Instruments used: piccolo, C-flutes, alto, bass
Performances: occasional
Our main intentions are to explore flute ensemble repertoire and meet other adult flute players in Warwickshire.
West Sussex:
HORSHAM FLUTE CHOIR
Music Director / administrator / conductor: Martyn Hutchby
tel: 0782 442 6445
Contact: Administrator at
385 Brighton Road,
Lancing,
West Sussex BN15 8JS
Email: horshamflutechoir@btinternet.com
Meeting: 2nd Saturday of the month
Age range: Over 16
Standard: Grade 3+
Cost: 2.50
Instruments used: Piccolo, C flutes, alto flute, bass flute.
Performances: None yet
Repertory: We'll try anything.
West Midlands:
BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATOIRE FLUTE CHOIR
Music Director and Conductor: Jonathan Rimmer,
c/o Birmingham Conservatoire,
Paradise Place,
Birmingham, B3 3HG
Meeting: Birmingham Conservatoire
Age range: 18 - 21 yrs, Conservatoire students only
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes
Performances: concerts at Conservatoire
BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATOIRE JUNIOR DEPARTMENT FLUTE CHOIR
Director: Rachel Smith
c/o. Birmingham Conservatoire,
Paradise Place,
Birmingham, B3 3HG
Meeting: Birmingham Conservatoire on Saturday mornings for
members of the Conservatoire Junior Department only
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes
CAMP HILL AND SOUTH BIRMINGHAM SCHOOLS FLUTE CHOIR
Director: Julie Schroder,
42 Billesley Lane,
Moseley,
Birmingham B13 9QS
Tel: 0121 449 2407
Email: julieschroder@blueyonder.co.uk
Meeting: Mondays during term time 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. at King Edward VI Camp Hill Girls School
Age range: 11 - 18, South Birmingham Schools only
Standard: gr. 3 upwards
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes
Performances: throughout the country and in the National Festival of Music for Youth.
BIRMINGHAM SCHOOLS FLUTE CHOIR
Contact: c/o Martineau Centre
Balden Road,
Harborne,
Birmingham, B32 2EH
Age range: school pupils only, by audition
Standard: gr. 3 upwards
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes
Performances: Numerous concerts throughout city, including Symphony Hall and Adrian Boult Hall.
KING EDWARD’S HANDSWORTH SCHOOL FLUTE ENSEMBLE
Contact
c/o King Edward’s Handsworth School,
Rose Hill,
Handsworth,
Birmingham.
Membership: senior students of the School.
Performances: in school and externally.
BIRMINGHAM FLUTE CHOIR
Director: Stephen Clark
Contact: Merryn Lloyd (Publicity/Recruitment Officer)
Website: www.birminghamflutechoir.com
Tel: 0121 426 4209
Meeting: Five times a term on Monday evenings 7:30 - 9:15 p.m.
at Friends Meeting House, on corner of St. James's
Road and George Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
Age range: adult
Standard: A minimum of Grade 5 is required; new members needed and welcomed.
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes
Wiltshire:
FANTASIA FLUTE ENSEMBLE
Music Directors and Conductors: Tim and Terri Fosker,
11 Ashfield Road,
Chippenham, Wilts. SN15 1QQ
Tel: 01249 661 013
Email: fantasiafluteensemble@fsmail.net
Website: www.fantasiaflutes.co.uk
Meetings: alternate Sundays 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. at
St. Paul’s Church Hall, Chippenham.
Age range: all ages
Standard: gr. 3 and above
Cost: £15 per term
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes
Performances: regular concerts for charity and other events.
Worcestershire
ELGAR SCHOOL OF MUSIC FLUTE CHOIR
Director: Frances Young
Meeting: every second Wednesday, 7:15 - 8:15 at the
Elgar School of Music,
16 - 20 Deansway,
Worcester, WR1 2ES
Tel: 01905 28613
Email: enquiries@elgarschoolofmusic.co.uk
Yorkshire:
YORKSHIRE COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND DRAMA FLUTE GROUP
Director: Hazel Smith
Yorkshire College of Music and Drama
19, Shire Oak Road,
Headingly,
Leeds LS6 2DD.
Tel/fax: 0113 275 1232
Meetings: weekly during term time
Age range: 15+ yrs.
Standard: gr. 4 minimum standard
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes
Performances: opportunities each term.
STOKESLEY SCHOOL FLUTE CHOIR
Conductor: Jill Shepherd,
29 Elmpark Vale,
York, YO31 1DU
Tel: 01904 424 411
Email: jillelmparkvale@hotmail.com
Meeting: Thursdays at Stokesley School Music Dept.
Age ranges: 11 - 18 for school students only
Standard: grade 3 upwards
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto flute
Performances: termly concerts, for charity and other events.
YORK FLUTE GROUP
Music Director and Conductor: Jill Shepherd,
Secretary: Kate Macphail,
Red House Farm,
Elvington,
York, YO41 4HD.
Tel: 01904 608 242
Email: Kate@macphails.plus.com
Meeting: monthly on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at
St. Chad's Church, Campleshon Road (near the racecourse).
Age ranges: all ages
Standard: any standard
Cost: £4 per meeting
Instruments used: C flutes
West Yorkshire:
FLUTATION
Music Director: Margaret Humphreys,
32 Ivy Bank Lane,
Haworth,
W. Yorks. BD22 8PD
Tel: 07724 563 877
Email: flutation@freeuk.com
Age range: 10 yrs. upwards for students and adults
Standard: gr. 5 and above
Cost: £21 per term
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes, bass clarinet, electronic bass and percussion.
Performances: regular concerts for charity and other events.
THE VALLEY FLUTES and THE VALLEY JUNIORS
Director: Carol Baxter
58 Huddersfield Road,
Meltham,
Huddersfield, HD9 4AG
Tel: 01484 852 392
email: carolrbaxter@yahoo.co.uk
Meeting at: Wilshaw Village Hall, between Meltham and Holmfirth
Time: Every Tuesday in term time: Juniors at 5:15 p.m. Seniors at 6:15 p.m.
Age range: open to all ages, with a very relaxed atmosphere
Standard required: for the seniors, Grade 4 and above
Instruments used: C flutes, alto flutes
Performances: regular performances, competitions and social events for our members
THE VALLEY JUNIORS exists to feed The Valley Flutes
Scotland; Aberdeenshire:
ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY FLUTE CHOIR
Conductor: Catherine O’Rourke,
92 Boswell Rd.,
Inverness, IV2 3EW
Email: flauto@tesco.net
Meeting: weekly on Wednesdays 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. at Aberdeen University
Age range: for university students and adults
Standard: grade 6 and above
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto flute
Lanarkshire:
CARLUKE PRIMROSE ORCHESTRAL FLUTES
Conductor: John Bryce, ARCM(perf)
Secretary: Graham Nelson,
4 High Meadow,
Carluke,
Lanark, ML8 4PT
Tel: 01555 751 976
Email: GRAHAM.NELSON@UK.BUREAU.VERITAS.COM
Website: www.THEGUIDLIFE.NER/SITE/MICROSITES/CPPFB
Meeting: Wednesdays 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Sundays 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Welfare Hall, Sandy Road, Carluke
Age range: all ages
Standard: any grade; there are beginner classes to bring to band standard.
Cost: £120 per year
Instruments used: piccolo, treble flute, C flutes, alto, bass and contrabass flutes, full range of percussion
Performances: regular concerts, including charity and other events.
FLAUTI CANTANDO
Music Director: Tracy Short,
Overlaw,
Causewayend,
Biggar,
South Lanarkshire, ML12 6JS
Tel/Fax: 01899 221 425
Email: overlaw@tiscali.co.uk
Meeting: alternate Wednesday evenings, 8:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Age range: 16+ yrs.
Standard: grade 5 and above
Cost: £2 per meeting
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto flute
Performances: occasional concerts for charity and other events.
Roxburghshire:
Scottish Borders Community Orchestra Flute Choir
Director: Lis Dooner
Contact: Caroline Adam at SBCO,
Valley Transport Building,
Charlesfield,
St. Boswells, TD6 0HH
Tel: 01835 822 296
Email: admin@sbco.org.uk
Meeting: at Kelso, Roxburghshire on alternate Mondays.
Age range: all ages
Standards: all abilities
Cost: Adults £22 annual total, children and students in
full-time education £12. Further details from
Caroline Adam.
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes
Performances: many opportunities in the Scottish borders.
Wales; Glamorgan:
CARDIFF AMATEUR FLUTE ENSEMBLE. CAFE
Musical Director: to be appointed
Secretary: Lesley Phillips,
19 Llys Dewi,
Llantwit Major,
Vale of Glamorgan, CF61 2UB.
Tel: 01446 792 728
Email: lesley@phillips555.wanadoo.co.uk
Meeting: fortnightly at All Soints Church, Rhiwbina, Cardiff
Age range: adults, 20 yrs. or above
Standard: any
Cost: £1 per meeting and £25 per annum membership (£12.50 p.a. under 18 and unwaged)
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes.
Performances: occasional concerts for charity and other events.
HIGH WIND
Director: Joyce Carter,
1 Warlow Close,
St. Athan,
Vale of Glamorgan,
South Wales, CF62 4LT
Tel: 01446 751 199
Email: joyouscreature@tiscali.co.uk or jcarter@lineone.net
Meeting: weekly Tuesday or Wednesday by arrangement at RAF St. Athan Band Room
Age range: 17 or above
Standard: 4+ upwards
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto flute
Performances: regular concerts for charity and other events.
CWRT SART WIND CENTRE FLUTE CHOIR
(West Glamorgan Youth Music)
Director: Kay Carter
Contact: Hugh Phillips
116 Delffordd,
Rhos,
Pontardawe,
Swansea,
W. Glamorgan, SA8 3EW
Tel: 01792 865 825
Meetings: Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon in term time.
