MUSIC OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

Our Wells Young Musicians String Orchestra (WYMSO), a free string group for players aged 6-13 (Grades 1-5). WYMSO – run by Clare Rowntree, Head of Music at Wells Cathedral Prep School – encourages and develops young players within a relaxed and enjoyable environment, aiming to produce excellent end-of-term performances. The group meets on Saturdays from 10.00am – 11.00am at the Wells Cathedral Music School on St Andrews Street (across from Wells Cathedral, near Wells Museum).

For an informal discussion about your child joining the group please contact Clare Rowntree on [email protected]

We always look forward to welcoming new players! If you’d like to join us, please complete our online application form. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]

It is because of WYMSO that we decided to send our daughter to Wells Cathedral School. For me it has been the only forum available in our area for her to join in and play her violin to a high standard of expectation and discipline. The environment has always been very welcoming and very accepting of all abilities.

She has also met lots of lovely children who, like her, actually want to enjoy playing well together in a beautiful environment. The concerts are always a glimpse for the children into possible future endeavours and overall it is a wonderful introduction to the world of musical performance and enjoyment that naturally spills over into lots of other areas of a child’s life.

One of our parents

Would you like to sing, have fun and make new friends?

Wells Cathedral Song Squad is our Junior Choir open to all children aged 4 to 13 (inclusive), who attend any school. It’s great fun and there’s no audition. The only requirements are an eagerness to learn and a love of singing!

Wells Cathedral Song Squad Minis (ages 4 – 6)

This training choir for the well-established Song Squad gives younger children the opportunity to sing to a high standard and perform concerts both on their own and alongside Song Squad. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays during term time from 5.00pm – 5.40pm in the Education Room at Wells Cathedral.

Wells Cathedral Song Squad (ages 7 – 13)

This fun choir is open to all who attend any school with no need to audition – children just need to enjoy singing! Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays during term time from 5.00pm – 6.15pm in the Education Room at Wells Cathedral.

Join Us

If you know a child aged 4 to 13 who loves singing, please be in touch! For more information on either choir, please contact Jill via [email protected]