Most instrumental ensembles are part of our 'Music Night' on a Wednesday at Thomas Hardye School.

Stringalings (beginner strings)

The DASP Stringalings is open to all string players from complete beginners (open strings) up to grade 2 standard.  Being able to read notation is an advantage, but is not essential as easy-read parts are also provided. It is directed by a string specialist who is able to offer targeted support at those that need it most.  Come and make music with your friends and have fun!

Day: Wednesday (Music Night)
Time: 4:00pm to 4:50pm
Location:  Thomas Hardye School
Leader:  Miss Greenwood
For:  Orchestral string players Grade 0 - 2

Woodpeckers (beginner windband)

Woodpeckers is open to all woodwind players from complete beginners up to grade 2 standard.  Being able to read notation is an advantage, but is not essential. Come and make music with your friends and have fun!
Day: Wednesday (Music Night)
Time: 4:00pm to 4:50pm
Location:  Thomas Hardye School
Leader:  Mr Goodwin
For:  Woodwind Grade 0 - 2

Beginner Brass Group

Beginner Brass is open to all brass players from complete beginners up to grade 2 standard.  Being able to read notation is an advantage, but is not essential. Come and make music with your friends and have fun!
Day: Wednesday (Music Night)
Time: 4:00pm to 4:50pm
Location:  Thomas Hardye School
Leader:  Mr Penfold
For:  Brass Grade 0 - 2

DASP Youth Orchestra

The DASP Youth Orchestra is open to all orchestral players (including saxophone, keyboard and percussion) from Grade 2 upwards.  It plays a variety of classical, film and more popular music and will help students to gain the skills needed to play in a large ensemble.  The DASP Youth Orchestra performs at the DASP Christmas and Summer Concerts as well as at various other opportunities throughout the year.
Day: Wednesday (Music Night)
Time: 5:00pm to 5.50pm
Location:  Thomas Hardye School
Leader:  Mrs Wolff
For:  All orchestral instruments (including saxophone, keyboard and percussion).   Grade 2+.

Senior Brass Ensemble

The Senior Brass Ensemble is a small chamber group aimed at players of Grade 3+, which is generally led from within by the director.  As such, young players will often have the opportunity to hold their own musical line, developing skills in concentration and improving confidence.
They perform at the DASP Christmas and Summer Prom concerts and also perform at festivals and smaller concerts throughout the year.
Day: Wednesday (Music Night)
Time: 4:00pm to 4:50pm
Location:  Thomas Hardye School
Leader:  Mr Ansell
For:  Brass Grade 3+

Flute Choir

The DASP Flute Choir provides an opportunity for the area's many flute players to make music with others in a friendly environment.  Flute choir welcomes players of Grade 3+. 
Day: Wednesday (Music Night)
Time: Flute Choir 4:00pm to 4:50pm
Location:  Thomas Hardye School
Leader:  Mrs Olson
For:  Flute Grade 3+

Jazz Band

The DASP Jazz Band is open to all flute, clarinet, sax, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass guitar and drum players of grade 2 standard and above.  Learn jazz standards and develop your skills in improvisation in a fun and supportive environment.
Day: Wednesday (Music Night)
Time: 6pm to 6:50pm
Location:  Thomas Hardye School
Leader:  Mrs Hackett
For:  Flute, Clarinet, Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Drumkit, Bass Guitar, Guitar Grade 2+

Guitar Ensemble

The DASP Guitar Ensemble is open to all guitar and bass players in years 5 and above.  Learn standard riffs and chord patterns, develop your skills in improvisation, learn to play in a group and meet other guitarists in a fun and supportive environment.
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4pm - 4:50pm
Location:  Thomas Hardye School
Leader:  Mr Wilson
For:  Guitar (acoustic and electric) and Bass guitar players in years 5 and above.