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  - Venue and TimetableRehearsals are held every Saturday morning during term time at Medina High School, Fairlee, Newport. The following timetable can be modified depending on concerts and other commitments. Ensemble groupings may occasionally be broken down into smaller sectional groupings . Rehearsal schedule: Music Centre Foundation Band (10.00-12.30) Wind, Brass and Percussion up to and including Grade 3 Music Centre Brass Band (12.30-1.30, fortnightly) Catering for brass players who enjoy the special tone and camaraderie of the brass band Music Centre String Orchestra (10.00-12.30) Grade 3 standard and above Beginner Strings (10.00-11.00) Players of only a few months experience Junior String Orchestra (10.00-12.30) Grade 1/2 standard Isle of Wight Youth Choir (9.00-10.00) A variety of styles, challenging but free of charge Music Centre Wind Band (10.00-12.30) Grade 4 to 5 and above Isle of Wight Youth Stage Band (12.30-1.30, fortnightly) Taken from other senior groups Isle of Wight Youth Wind Band (10.00-12.30) Up to and including age 21. Entry by audition, Grade 6 and above.
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Conductor: Maggie Courtney
Rehearsal Times: 10:00 to 12:30

Overview:
This orchestra caters for players of Grade 2 (or intermediate) to Grade 5 standard. Open to all string players (Double Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin etc).