www.accentmusiceducationhub.co.uk

‘Delivers instrumental and vocal provision to primary and secondary schools across Warrington and Halton.’

www.liveatstwilfrids.co.uk

‘Live at St Wilfrid’s! organises an interesting and varied programme of classical music concerts which are held in the historic parish Church in Grappenhall, Warrington.’

www.musicinwarrington.org.uk

‘WACIDOM was originally formed in 1994 to find ways to support and encourage music-making in the Warrington and surrounding area. It subsequently funded several series of recitals at various venues in Warrington to provide a platform for musicians of all levels of ability - but especially young musicians.’ Organizes the biennial Warrington Competition for Young Musicians and a series of free Saturday lunchtime concerts.

bridgewatersingers.org

‘Based in Stockton Heath in Warrington ... We began life as a small madrigal group of eight voices, formed to provide quality music for the 800th anniversary celebrations of St Wilfrid’s, Grappenhall. Since those beginnings, when the eight founding members were active in the church’s life, we have gradually expanded to eighteen voices and no longer have any formal link to Grappenhall church. Our raison d’etre therefore changed: accordingly we have broadened our repertoire to include traditional English songs, a capella and songs from the shows whilst retaining our love of performing sacred music from the medieval period right up to the present.’

www.cheshirechord.co.uk

'A versatile, vibrant, award winning ladies acapella chorus based ... specialising in exciting, high energy performances. As a chorus we perform a wide variety of songs and styles; from ballads to jazz; pop to barbershop and some just plain fun.'

www.facebook.com/lymmconcertband/

'LCB was formed in the 1980’s from what remained of a struggling Warrington Concert Band. It was decided to relocate rehearsals to Lymm in 1992 with the possibility of attracting players from the Altrincham, Bowdon, Hale and Timperley areas. Within twelve months new members were joining from these areas. Some of the older members of the WCB left to join bands or orchestras in Warrington ... The Band enjoys an excellent reputation and regularly excites and enthralls audiences around the North West.' ALERT Website not accessible at Review.

www.northcheshire.org.uk

‘A symphonic wind orchestra based just south of Warrington in Cheshire, England. The membership of around 40 players is drawn from throughout the North West of England and whilst a number of members make their living from music, the group is essentially non-professional. Over the last few years the NCWO has developed to the point where it is now regarded as one of the finest ensembles of its type in the UK.’

www.warringtonbrass.co.uk

‘A very social, non contesting brass band that perform thoughout the year. This includes summer marches, Christmas playing and more formal concerts ... The band is once again involved with teaching brass instruments to young people, although there are no age limits, and we offer free tuition to anyone wishing to learn a brass instrument. The band has many young members between the ages of 11 and 16. They are developing musical skills and socialising with people of their own age in a safe environment in the same way that we learned to become musicians all those years ago.‘

www.warringtonchoir.org.uk

‘One of Great Britain’s oldest choirs, tracing its formation to 1898. During its long history the choir has travelled widely and has performed in many famous concert halls and cathedrals throughout the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe and Canada. A century of musical excellence has brought numerous festival honours including, National Champions of Great Britain, several times prize winners at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod, and premier male choir at both the Sligo and Bangor International Choral Festivals. Following the IRA terrorist bombing of Warrington town centre in 1993, the choir became deeply involved in promoting peace and an end to violence in Northern Ireland.’

www.wwconcertband.org.uk

‘A community ensemble consisting of brass, woodwind and percussion instruments ... The band always welcomes players of all ages and all abilities on any instrument that features within a concert band. We do not require new players to complete an audition, and there are no minimum grade requirements. Just turn-up and see if you like the band ... The band has a core of quality players that enables us to deliver a very good performance. On practice nights we offer the opportunity of “ensemble” playing to musicians of all ages and abilities.’

www.warringtonyouthorchestra.org.uk

‘The WYO consists of several ensembles suitable for different instruments and levels of playing. Progression from one ensemble to the next is by regular auditions. Vacancies are filled as they arise. There may occasionally be a waiting list for a particular instrument but where possible new members are accommodated immediately.'