Group Category: Music
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Early Music Consort
We are a group of players (mainly wind and strings) around grade 5 standard or above, who meet to play Early Music. We play at 440 pitch, mainly on modern instruments but period instruments would be very welcome. Maximum number in group: Currently 8 but we could increase to 16 Read more
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Backbeats- Rock/Pop Band
Is there a retired person out there who fancies joining a rock/pop band? If so, contact Mike Modla to explore joining our band of u3a members. Our aim: our objective is to have fun being part of a friendly bunch. We are a mixture of skilled and intermediate players. The group meets every fortnight to Read more
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Understanding Music
This relatively new group meets in each other’s homes on the third Friday morning of the month. We have had a slow start as we worked out how to achieve aims that were quite challenging within a monthly meeting format. However we feel that despite our aspirations probably being higher than our time available, we Read more
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Ukulele Improvers
We have been playing and singing together since 2017. We have changed our venue to Highbury Church and are continuing to expand our repertoire. We have vacancies. Read more
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Recorder Ensemble
A group of “beginners and upward” standard of players coming together weekly to enjoy the thrill of making music together.Wrong notes and squeaks are tolerated !We explore music theory and the different styles of playing in the large variety of music chosen. Read more
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Recorder Consort
This friendly group consists of fairly competent players eager to improve individually and sample the delights of group playing. The repertoire covers a very wide range. We meet weekly. Read more
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Rock - Pop Rebus Band Session
The Rock Pop groups has very eclectic tastes in Rock music. Read more
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Music Forum
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Keeping Music Hall Alive
This is a group of like-minded people who enjoy the Old Music Hall songs which have been sadly neglected. For over ten years, we have been performing – in costume – as Silver Threads, taking entertainment to care homes, day centres, andcharities. During our performance, we encourage our audience to join us in many of Read more
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Jazz Swing Band Session
u3a jazz musicians get-together. Everyone is encouraged to bring a number along in Eb, Bb and Concert. We already have a large repertoire of lead sheets to work from but we like to reflect all interests. Meetings by arrangement Read more