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rarescale Flute Academy

rarescale Flute Academy was set up in 2007 as a training ensemble to teach university level flute players the skills of playing low flutes in an ensemble. It now has a large network of members from around the UK including students, professionals and high-level amateurs. Members are encouraged to put on their own events, with support from rarescale. The group plays specially arranged (and often quite challenging) repertoire from all eras which makes more than average use of low flutes. C flute players are welcome too! Sessions are directed by Carla Rees.

Rehearsals

We operate on a project-by-project basis at Various locations around the UK, primarily Windsor/London/Midlands

Postcode SL4 (Approx 27.3 miles away)

Performances

Varies - members are encouraged to organise their own events. We perform as the whole group as well as in smaller combinations depending on the needs of the event.

Membership: £40.00 (Per session - varies )

Flautissimo - The Southampton Flute Orchestra

The group includes concert flutes, piccolos, concert flutes, alto and bass flutes, and a contrabass flute. The group provides a unique opportunity in the area for players who may wish to look for more ensemble experience.

Here is what some members have found special about Flautissimo:

"I like the mixture of people that come to Flautissimo, they are all really friendly and love the flute!"

"It's a nice way to unwind at the end of the week without taking up time from the weekend."

Rehearsals

Friday 7pm-9pm in term time at Toynbee School, Chandlers Ford, Southampton, SO53 2PL. New members are welcome at any point in the year. Subscriptions are £45 per term (come along and try us for free first) with three terms in a year. Bring your flute and a music stand.

Postcode SO53 (Approx 88.7 miles away)

Performances

The flute choir perform a number of concerts a year in a variety of settings – from bandstands to more formal concerts with other groups in churches, cathedrals and concert halls. Flautissimo is operated as a charity.

Membership: £45.00 (Per Term)

Piccolissimo

This Friday, come bring your flute and join in with our fun flute choir for beginners and for anyone who used to play the flute and whose flute is feeling a bit dusty and forgotten. Piccolissimo is for anyone with a flute from beginners up to Grade 5.

If you are of Grade 5 standard or above you are invited to join Flautissimo, our main flute choir that rehearses from 7-9pm on Fridays at the same venue.

Rehearsals

Friday 6-7pm during term time at Toynbee School, Chandlers Ford, Southampton, SO53 2PL

Postcode SO53 (Approx 88.7 miles away)

Performances

There will be an opportunity for Piccolissimo to perform in at least one local Flautissimo concert during each year.

Membership: £30.00 (Termly)

Chiddingfold Flute Group

We are a friendly Flute group, set up by Lucy Harcher the Musical Director and Ruth Williams ( a keen learner).
We meet fortnightly in the Church Room in Chiddingfold.
Please get in contact with Ruth if you would like further details.

Rehearsals

1st and 3rd Weds of the Month at The Church Room, St Marys Church. Chiddingfold Surrey

Postcode GU8 (Approx 47.2 miles away)

Performances

We perform several times a year at Garden Parties and Christmas Festivals

Membership: £0.00 (per session £5.00)

Lewes Flutes

The aim is to attract a variety of flutists with varying ability to get together and have fun playing while helping and encourage each other.

Rehearsals

Weekly at St Pancras Church Challoner Hall (downstairs) Irelands Lane, Lewes BN7 1QX

Postcode BN7 (Approx 67.3 miles away)

Performances

http://lewesflutes.webs.com/

Check the website for rehearsal dates or email [email protected]. We have just formed and we are having a great time getting together every week.

Membership: £0.00 (NA)

Champagne Flutes

We are a friendly group of amateur flautists who meet once a month on a Sunday afternoon, to enjoy playing together. We have around 20 members, so can play music in a variety of formations, including piccolo, bass and alto flutes. The standard of music requires an ability level of grade 5+. Part playing means that players of more experience can be stretched whilst those wishing to have more support can share parts. We aim to give 2 or 3 informal concerts a year, often in conjunction with other local music groups.
People often say they would like to join but 'haven't picked up my flute for years' - that's fine - come and try a rehearsal - you won't be made to play a solo and you can re-ignite your flute playing at a level to suit you.
Do get in touch - we look forward to meeting you.
You can find out more about us on Facebook. Search for Champagne Flutes.

Rehearsals

Monthly, 2nd Sunday 2-4.30pm at The Chantry Centre, Billericay, Essex

Postcode CM11 (Approx 57.4 miles away)

Performances

2 or 3 informal concerts a year for charity. Some of the group play for occassional weddings, parties etc.

Membership: £70.00 (per year. )

Opal Flutes

Formed in 2008, Opal Flutes is a friendly South London flute choir based in East Dulwich. We welcome flautists of all ages and abilities - come along and meet other flautists, make new friends, try an alto or a bass flute, improve your sight-reading and of course get plenty of regular playing!

Rehearsals

Fortnightly, every other Monday at Christ Church URC 263 Barry Road East Dulwich

Postcode SE22 (Approx 30.5 miles away)

Performances

Two formal concerts a year, plus some church fetes and a Christmas concert

Membership: £72.00 (Every six months)

Brackley WInd Ensemble

We are an independent group who really enjoy playing, classical and contemporary music. We have a membership of 26 members consisting of woodwind instruments, to include flutes, clarinets, saxophones, oboe and some brass. We perform concerts for both ourselves and for local charities both inside churches and outside venues. In 2016, we went on tour into Belgium and played at the Menin Gate, Bruges and Ghent Cathedral, we are hoping to repeat this in 2018. We require players from Grade 5 upwards and over the age of 16. For more information, please visit our website at www.brackleywindensemble.co.uk. or our facebook page.

Rehearsals

Weekly in term time at Brackley, Northamptonshire

Postcode NN13 (Approx 56.5 miles away)

Performances

4 -5 times a year

Membership: £7.50 (per month)

Tutti Flutti

We are a welcoming and friendly group. We enjoy playing a really wide range of music. Our latest repertoire includes Mozart, Queen, Scott Joplin, Shostakovitch, tunes from 'Chitty ,chitty ,bang, bang'. During rehearsal there is always time for playing tips and to work on any difficult passages together, with the chance of coffee and cake at the break!
We are fortunate to have two piccolos in the group and a Bass and Alto flute player. There is also a Bass flute which can be loaned out to members.
Our most recent performance was at a local school's prom concert where we played 'Chattanooga','Liberty Bell' and 'You've got a friend in me'.
So dust your flute down and come along and join! Make new friends and improve your playing.

Rehearsals

Wednesday mornings from 9.30 am to 11 am at Holy Trinity Church, Fareham, Hants

Postcode PO16 (Approx 84.1 miles away)

Performances

We perform mostly on an informal basis usually for charity. We perform twice a year.

Membership: £20.00 (per month)

Peterborough Flute Choir

We rehearse weekly from 7.30-9.30pm with a break halfway for drinks and biscuits. Monthly subscription is £10, pay per play is £5.

The last Thursday of the month is 'Challenge Week' when a theme is set – such as Baroque, extended technique, women composers.

We are conductorless in order to maximise the development of ensemble playing.

There are opportunities to try piccolo, alto and bass flutes, and the repertoire is varied to encompass all tastes and in order to amuse, encourage and enthuse all players.

We work towards performances in and around the local area throughout the year, and aim to hold flute workshop days annually to broaden members’ experiences, skills and enjoyment.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Charlie at the email listed here.

Rehearsals

Every Thursday, 7.30-9.30pm at Orton Longueville, Peterborough

Postcode PE2 (Approx 54.6 miles away)

Performances

Regularly throughout the year for charity, community events and at concerts

Membership: £12.00 (Per month)

Ealing Flute Academy

We are a very friendly mixed ability group rehearsing in a beautiful setting. We play all sorts of repertoire and include music for smaller groups. Working in these gives us the chance to play to each other within the session which is really good! There is plenty of support for returning players as well as for those with less experience so come and see us soon!

Rehearsals

One Sunday per month from October - June at St Mary's Church, Perivale, West London www.st-marys-perivale.org.uk

Postcode UB6 (Approx 16.6 miles away)

Performances

Informal annual Summer concert

Membership: £10.00 (Per session)

The Just Flutes Orchestra

Join South London’s newest flute choir, the Just Flutes Orchestra! Rehearsing weekly in Croydon, we are an exciting new ensemble where flautists can play, improve their technique and socialise.

Led by Croydon-based musicians Carolyn Kelly and Simon Desorgher, we play a range of music from Classical arrangements to show tunes to original works for flute choir.

We are supported by Just Flutes, who supply our music, as well as loaning us some more exotic instruments such as a couple of alto flutes, a bass and even contrabass flute. Players are welcome to give these a try!

For more information, see our web page at https://www.justflutes.com/orchestra

Rehearsals

Weekly on Thursday evenings at Friends' Meeting House Park Lane Croydon

Postcode CR0 (Approx 34.7 miles away)

Membership: £50.00 (Per term)

Dorking Flutes

Dorking Flutes is a Flute Choir organised for the enjoyment of adults living in quite a large area centred on Dorking. We meet once a month, except in the summer holidays, and occasionally arrange concerts and play at informal events. We play the piccolo, concert flute, alto flute, bass flute and contrabass flute sometimes with other accompanying instruments.
We consist of a number of flute and music teachers and enthusiastic amateurs some of whom play in local orchestras as well. Our Music Director is a professional flautist and teacher.

Rehearsals

Once a month at The Ashcombe School, Dorking, Surrey

Postcode RH4 (Approx 38.0 miles away)

Performances

Once or twice a year

Membership: £180.00 (Annual)

Stapleford Flutes

We are a very friendly group. Rehearsals with Janna are generally fun, though we rehearse to a high standard. Currently playing Silken Ladder (Rossini), Holst The Planets, Clementi Quintet and more.

Rehearsals

6 times per term at Trumpington church rooms, Cambridge

Postcode CB2 (Approx 43.8 miles away)

Performances

twice a year usually (informal, local competition, or a charity concert)

Membership: £65.00 (once per term)