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. This ensemble is for players Grade 6 and above.
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 2026/27
Autumn Term 2026
September 15th, 22nd, 29th
October 6th, 13th
November 3rd, 10th, 27th, 24th
December 1st
Spring Term 2027
January 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
February 2nd, 9th, 23rd
March 2nd, 9th, 16th
Summer Term 2027
April 27th
May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
June 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
July 6th (SMT Activity Week)
Concert dates 2026/27
1
Dec
Autumn Concert Week
16
Mar
Spring Concert Week
19
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
