Autumn Term 2021 spye.co.uk/2021/09/10/aut…

We were delighted to see both new and familiar faces at our rehearsal today! We are keen to recruit players of rarer instruments (particularly viola, double bass and bassoon), and also to expand to have a brass section. Please share with anyone who might be interested!

Announcing “Conversations” a new book by Steve Reich featuring the composer’s conversations with collaborators, fellow composers, and artists as they reflect on the music that inspired him and has been inspired by him. Pre-order: harpercollins.com/products/conve…

Winter Concert 2021 spye.co.uk/2021/11/26/win…

Happy New Year! We look forward to welcoming our players back to rehearsals this Saturday (8th January). We have lots to look forward to this term, including out residential in March!

Well done to all of our young musicians for a fantastic rehearsal this afternoon. Lovely to see some new faces too!

We arrived safely last night at our residential. Looking forward to today's activities!

Our first rehearsal of the day is off to a great start! Fantastic sight-reading of Brandenburg 3 from everyone!

First rehearsal on this piece and all sight-reading. Well done SPYE!

This afternoon we enjoyed the obstacle course and 3G swing activities Dukeshouse Wood

Finishing the day with a birthday celebration for Nell!

A selection of pictures from our residential in March can now be found in the gallery of our website: spye.co.uk/gallery/reside…

7th May Spring Concert – Information for musicians spye.co.uk/2022/05/05/7th…

Join us for our Spring Concert! Where? Jesmond United Reformed Church, Burton Terrace. When? Saturday 7th May, 2:30pm How much? Suggested donations of £5 for tickets. Raffle tickets are £1. We have a packed programme, including the world premiere of a symphony!

Final rehearsal for world premiere of Joshua Rayner-Mitchell's Symphony No. 1!

Well done to our musicians for a fantastic concert this afternoon!

Just a reminder that our rehearsals start up again tomorrow at St. Andrew's, 2:30-5:30pm.

Our new term is now in full swing and we've enjoyed meeting lots of new players! Music for the String Orchestra can now be downloaded from our website, with Symphony Orchestra music to follow soon: spye.co.uk/orchestra-part…

Winter Concert 2022 spye.co.uk/2022/12/08/win…

Only two days to go until our residential at Ford Castle! Parents/carers please see emails for full details, packing list and emergency contacts.