Groups and choirs

The majority of our group rehearsals are held at the Albany Theatre rehearsal spaces and studios with some groups held at other venues across the city (see below for the full list of groups and venues).

After hours music lessons are currently held on Thursdays at the Southfields Adult Education Centre.

We have recently launched some new opportunities, including the ability for Session Band, flute and string players to combine into a weekly orchestral rehearsal that will lead into our regional Swan Youth Orchestra, who meet several times a year.  

• We are always looking for new members to join our groups. This is a chance to develop your music skills and play with other musicians, as well as getting the opportunity to perform across the city.
• We have groups for all levels and abilities, everything from choirs, to string orchestras, to rock band projects and inclusive creative music groups.
• Sign up links for our new groups are can be found below. Sign up, pay the small termly fee and come along to the group. Please note groups are paid for termly.
• If you can't see a group to suit your style, or would like to talk to us about what we offer or what group might be best then contact us and we will be happy to help.

Please note there have been a few changes to session times for 2025.

To find out which weeks our groups are running see our Term Dates Calendar or visit the individual group pages.

Pricing for our groups for 2024-25 is: 

Terms and Conditions

• Prices are subject to change.
• Groups are 30 sessions per year (averaging 10 sessions per term. Note some terms may be less than 10 sessions but still charged at the same termly rate)
• You will be charged the full termly amount, regardless of start date. No refunds will be given for missed sessions or cancellations.
• Parents signing up for any of our services directly with us will be billed monthly by direct debit, except for groups where you will be asked to pay termly by an online link sent out each term by email)
• There is a cap of the highest priced group attended per term for students who attend two or more groups and a cap of £80 per family per term.
• Bursaries will be available from Coventry Music Trust for all Musicians who cannot afford fees. Please contact us about any discount or see full details including terms and conditions on our website
• Instrument hire is free to all students who take up a service with us, inc. tuition directly with us or through school, or when joining one of our music groups.
• Not all instruments can be hired - please check with us for more details.

• If you have queries please get in touch with us at music@coventry.gov.uk
• Term dates can be found here: Music Group Term Dates
• Payment for all of our groups (except for free ones) is paid termly. You can pay using the following link. https://myaccount.coventry.gov.uk/en/service/coventry_Music___Termly_online_payments
• Once payment has been made your child will be added to the group register and can start attending. Please note that payment is for one full term, regardless of start date and refunds will not normally be given for part terms attended.