Conducted by Chris Kimber
Supported by Stephen Matthews, Cameron Todd, and Joe Compton.
Interested in joining?
The band rehearses Tuesdays 6.15pm – 8.15pm
About this band
Sutton Youth Wind Orchestra (SYWO) is our senior concert band for advanced woodwind, brass and percussion players.
The repertoire is challenging and extremely varied including arrangements and original works for wind band drawn from many styles of music.
SYWO takes part in annual European concert tours (year 9+) and has performed at many prestigious venues, including the Royal Albert Hall, Fairfield Halls, Dorking Halls and Birmingham Symphony Hall.
Rehearsal dates 2025/26
Autumn Term 2025
September 16th, 23rd, 30th
October 7th, 14th
November 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
December 2nd
Spring Term 2026
January 13th, 20th, 27th
February 3rd, 10th, 24th
March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
Summer Term 2026
April 21st, 28th
May 5th, 12th, 19th
June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
Concert dates 2025/26
2
Dec
Autumn Concert Week
24
Mar
Spring Concert Week
30
Jun
Summer Concert
Our Bands & Orchestras
We have a range of bands and orchestras for all abilities. Check them out below!
Young Musicians String Group (YMSG)
Beginner level (2-3 terms experience) ensemble for violins, violas, cellos and double basses.
Young Musicians Training Orchestra (YMTO)
First full orchestra for young players of string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments.
Young Musicians Orchestra (YMO)
The same instrumentation as YMTO but performs a more challenging repertoire.
Sutton Youth Symphony Orchestra (SYSO)
A full symphony orchestra for advanced orchestral instrumentalists.
Sutton Youth Training Band (SYTB)
Beginner level band for woodwind, brass and percussion players.
Sutton Youth Symphonic Band (SYSB)
The same instrumentation as SYTB, but the level of playing is higher with a varied repertoire.
Sutton Youth Wind Orchestra (SYWO)
Our senior concert band for advanced woodwind, brass and percussion players
