Conducted by Chris Kimber
Supported by Stephen Matthews, Cameron Todd, and Adrian Starbuck.
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 2024/25
Please note that we are implementing a two-week break for Music Academy and Ensembles in October. There will be no lessons or rehearsals between 21st and 28th October 2024.
Autumn Term 2024
September 17th, 24th,
October 1st, 8th, 15th
November 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
December 3rd
Spring Term 2025
January 14th, 21st, 28th
February 4th, 11th, 25th
March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Summer Term 2025
April 22nd, 29th
May 6th, 13th, 20th
June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
July 1st
Concert dates 2024/25
3
Dec
Autumn Concert Week
25
Mar
Spring Concert Week
1
Jul
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
