Flute Choir Directory
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England
Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire Woodwind Academy Flute Ensemble
Director: Liz Childs
Phone: 07711 080275
Email: lizchilds60[at]hotmail.com
Website: www.bedfordshireflutes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bedfordshireflutes
Adult ensemble: We rehearse every Monday night from 7.30pm until 9.30pm, with a break at around 8.30pm for a drink and informal chat. Rehearsals take place at St Nicholas Church Hall , Barton le Clay. Our rehearsal schedule follows the school year and we have between 10 and 12 rehearsals per term. Fees £85 per term.
Junior ensemble: We meet on Mondays in term time from 6:30-7:30pm at St. Nicholas Church Hall, Church Road, Barton-le-Clay, MK45 4LA. Fees £4 per session.
Berkshire
Newbury Flute Choirs
Music Director or Conductor: David Wirdnam
Secretary: Alison Ashman
Phone number: David: 07825 158184
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNewburyFluteChoirs/
Meeting at: Salvation Army Hall, Northbrook Lane, Newbury, Berks. RG14 1BU
Time: Junior Choir: Tuesdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm; Senior Choir: Saturdays 08.45 - 09.45.
Age range: Junior flute choir 8 - 13yrs; Senior flute choir 14 - adults of any age.
Standard required: Junior flute choir grades 1 - 4; Senior flute choir grades 5 - 8+
Cost: £47 per term
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes and alto flutes
Performances: occasional concerts for charity and other events.
Bristol
Silverwinds Flute Choir
Music Director / Admin : Michelle Krawiec Address: 58 Great Meadow Road, Bradley Stoke Bristol, BS32 8DA
Tel: 07813210766
Email address: silverwinds[at]me.com
Website: http://www.silverwindsflutechoir.co.uk/
Meeting: Christ the King Church, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 8EE
Time: monthly on Thursday, 19:00 - 21:00
We play a range of musical styles and normally perform three times a year as part of Michelle’s Music Celebration, Festive Flutes and Friends concert and provides Christmas Carols at Christ the King Church’s Christmas Fayre. As well as standard flutes we also use piccolo, alto and bass flute within the group. We are an open and friendly group and new members are always welcome. No auditions are required to join us! For more information please contact Michelle.
TuttiFlutti
Director: Fiona Hunt
Email: fi.hunt[at]btinternet.com
Tel: 07817 629 691
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FHMus/
Rehearsals: Weekly in term time on Fridays, 6.30-7.30pm, in Downend, Bristol (BS16)
Open to all ages from Grade 3 upwards
Cost: £60/term (10 rehearsals, 3 terms a year) - fees payable termly in advance
Instruments Used: Piccolo, C Flute, Alto Flute, Bass Flute, Contrabass Flute
Performances: Minimum of 3 performances a year, including competitions
Buckinghamshire
Aylesbury Music Centre Flute Choir
Director: Fay Hayhurst
Aylesbury Music Centre, Walton Road, Aylesbury, Bucks. HP21 7ST
Tel: 01296 383243
Email: aylmusic[at]learningtrust.net
Website: www.bucksmusic.org
Meeting: weekly on Mondays 5 - 6 p.m.
Age range: 11-18 yrs for school students only.
Standard: Grade 6+
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes.
Performances: regular concerts Regular Flute Days are held to give further opportunities to flute players of all ages and abilities.
High Wycombe Music Centre Flute Choir
Director: Emma Walker.
High Wycombe Music Centre, Millbrook Combined School, Mill End Road, High Wycombe, Bucks. HP12 4BA
Tel: 01494 475166
Email: hwmusic[at]learningtrust.net
Website: www.bucksmusic.org
Meeting: Weekly on Fridays 4.45 - 5.45 p.m.
Age range: 11-18 yrs for school students only.
Standard: Grade 5+
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto, bass and contrabass flutes.
Repertoire: Baroque to Contemporary.
Performances: Regular concerts.
Flauto
Music Director and conductor: Frances Thornton
Address: 46 Wolverton Road, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, Bucks. MK11 1DT
Phone number: 01908 566455
Email address: allthethorntons[at]hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.flautoflutechoir.co.uk
Meeting at: 46 Wolverton Rd, Stony Stratford MK11 1DT
Frequency and time of meetings: weekly on Tuesdays 7.00pm-8.00pm
Age range: Children to adults
Standard required: all standards welcomed
Cost: No cost at the moment
Instruments used: (piccolo, C flutes, alto, bass, others) - all flutes used but players must have their own
Performances: regular local concerts
Cambridgeshire
Peterborough Flute Choir
Our group is formed of flautists in and around the Peterborough area with two rehearsal opportunities:
- Main Group is for players of Grade 5 plus
- Take 2 is aimed at newer/less experienced/less confident players.
Rehearsals: Main Group is the first Thursday of the month; Take 2 is every other fourth Thursday; both 7.30-9.30pm with a break halfway.
Venue: Orton Longueville, Peterborough PE2 (exact address provided upon enquiry).Membership: £5.00 (per session).
Contact option one and Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/peterboroughflutechoir/
Contact option two: flutejus[at]gmail.com
We use piccolo, concert, alto and bass flutes, and both groups rehearse and perform conductorless with a view to relying on ensemble.
The repertoire is varied to encompass all tastes and in order to amuse, challenge and enthuse all players.
We work towards performances and play at events to raise money for charity in and around the local area. We strive to attend and/or arrange workshops throughout the year to broaden members’ experiences, skills and enjoyment.
Flute Choir at Stapleford Granary
Musical Director: Janna Hüneke
Meets 4 times a term at Stapleford Granary.
Wednesdays 6- 7.30pm with a small informal concert at the end together with the Clarinet Choir. Details here: https://staplefordgranary.org.uk/whats-on/flute-choir-spring-2020.aspx.
Price: £45 per term.
Cheshire
Alderley Edge Flutes (South Manchester)
Director Áine Molines
Cost: £12
Contact: aine.molines@gmail.com
Meet: Sunday mornings 1000-1300 monthly.
Standard: Grade 8
Instruments: 4 Altos, a group of C flutes, 2 piccs., 1 bass flute And a tremendous director who inspires us to the sky. So lucky to have her!
Commissioned pieces
La Fenice Flute Choir
Creative Director: Louise Hall.
Meeting: 7.00 – 9.30 pm, Monthly, usually on a Friday
Place: Cotebrook Village Hall, Stable Lane, Cotebrook, Tarporley, CW6 0JJ
Age range: over 18. Standard: Grade 5+.
Secretary/Administrator: Helen Lacey
Email: imhelenlacey[at]msn.com
Repertoire: All Genres.
Performances: Charity Concerts & Events
Applications to the Administrator
Cumbria
Flutes and Co
Music Director: Sue Nicholls
Tel: 07557 919879
Email: sueplaysflute[at]gmail.com
Website: www.flutesandco.org.uk
Facebook: facebook.com/FlutesandCo/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC01ndyTUSKKDudf0FDTlUVQ
Rehearsals: twice a month 6-8pm Sunday eves at Abbot Hall Social Centre, Kendal LA9 4DN
Multi age, multi ability flute orchestra.
Inspire programme for Grade 0-3 (once or twice a term)
Full members Grade 3+ to post-diploma
Cost: per year: under 18s: £78, over 18s: £96
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto, bass and contra bass flutes. Players move round instruments.
Performances: regular local concerts with percussionist and double bass player. Outdoor flute playing events, including playing at Stone Circles and in Lake District caves.
New members always welcome. Friendly group. Supportive committee. Wide variety of music.
Currently offering weekly Zoom rehearsals and small outdoor meet ups. Contact Sue for more details.
Devon
Flutastic
Musical Director and Conductor: Mel Orriss
Email: mel.orriss[at]btinternet.com
Website: www.wonderfulwinds.com
Meetings: alternate Wednesdays during term time, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. at the Ockment Centre, Okehampton
Age range: All ages
Standard: Approx Grade 3 upwards
Cost: £30 per term adults, £20 Under 18s
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes
Performances: occasional concerts for charity and other events.
Flute Cocktail (Tavistock)
Musical Director and Conductor: Mel Orriss
Email: flutecocktail.tavy[at]gmail.com
Website: www.flutecocktail.co.uk
Meetings: alternate Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. at Whitchurch, near Tavistock
Age range: all ages
Standard: Grade 4 upwards
Cost: 20 pounds per term
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes
Performances: occasional concerts for charity and other events.
North Devon Flute Choir
Musical Director: Susan Northrop
Email: susan.e.northrop[at]googlemail.com
Facebook.com/flutyfun
Meetings: Five or six Wednesday evenings per term, dates planned at the start of term, 7.30pm tp 9pm in Barnstaple.
Age range: 16 and over.
Standard: Grade 3 and above.
Cost: £20 per term
Instruments used: Just C flutes at the moment with plans to get an alto soon. If you have an alto or bass flute you'd be very welcome to come and play it with us!
We play a variety of styles and perform in casual settings at the end of each term. This will hopefully develop into playing as part of a public concert with another local group and charity concerts.
Essex
Champagne Flutes
Director: Judith Underwood
Tel: 07456 493088
Email: judithund[at]gmail.com
Meeting: The Chantry Centre, Billericay, CM11 2AP. Usually 2nd Sunday of the month, 2 - 4.30 p.m.
Standard: Grade 5+
Age range: Adults, aged 18+
Cost: £70 pa, (pro rata for new members joining in January or May). The first two visits are free.
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes (and sundry percussion!)
Performances: regular concerts in the local area, usually for charity
This choir is for amateur flautists who enjoy playing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We play a wide variety of music from the classics, through jazz and folk songs to pop. We use all sizes of flutes from piccolo to bass, sometimes one to a part, sometimes more. This allows more experienced players to be stretched, whilst others can be given support to find their feet. New members are always welcome. More details can be found on our Facebook page.
Gloucestershire
Forest Flute Choir
Music Director, secretary and contact person: Fiona Crawley, 2 Crown Cottage, Crown Lane, Parkend, Nr Lydney, Gloucestershire GL15 4JE
Phone: 01594 563079
Email: fiona.crawley[at]yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.forestflutechoir.co.uk
Meeting: Fortnightly (generally) on Sunday afternoons 2pm-4pm. Juniors (up to grade 3) 2pm-3pm; Seniors (from about grade 4 upwards) 3pm-4pm at Parkend Memorial Hall, Folly Road, Parkend, Gloucestershire GL15 4JN
Age range: Any age, all welcome
Standard required: All grades catered for Cost: £12 per annum
Instruments used: piccolos, C flutes, alto and bass also percussion when required
Performances: About 3-4 per year, mainly charity events and fundraisers. We also run an occasional chamber group for higher level players; sightreading ability around grade 6 or 7 required. Tour of Northern Italy in April 2012.
Tutti Flutti - Cirencester Community Flute Choir
Run by Clemency Rubinstein
Website: TuttiFlutti.org
Leader: Clemency Rubinstein, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1EN.
Tel 01285 641552, email Clemency.rubinstein[at]gmail.com.
We meet monthly on a Sunday afternoon at the Ashcroft Centre in Cirencester with occasional additional rehearsals around concert times. The group is all inclusive and supportive; there are parts for players of any level and age. We have members from around grade 3 level right up through the grades including diplomas! We play all types of music including trying out extended techniques sometimes. Suggestions of music to play are very welcome from group members.
We use piccolo, flute, alto and bass flute regularly and sometimes play with piano accompaniment.
Juniors can sign up for a year for £65 and seniors for £85 or you can pay as you go at £7.50 for under 25s and £9 for seniors. We have a break with drink and biscuits.
The aim is to offer a nurturing environment to play, develop and build confidence with other flute lovers.
Hampshire
Flautissimo (the Southampton Flute Orchestra)
Music Director: Joanna Price
Secretary: Sue Butler
Email: secretary[at]flautissimo.com
Web: https://www.flautissimo.com
Meeting: Fridays in term time 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the conference room of Toynbee School, Chandlers Ford, Southampton, SO53 2PL.
Age range: all ages
Standard: grade 5 standard and above
Cost: £50 per term
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto, bass flutes and contrabass flute.
Performances: Several local concerts a year.
Piccolissimo (for less experienced players)
Music Director: Joanna Price
Secretary: Sue Butler
Email: secretary[at]flautissimo.com
Web: https://www.flautissimo.com/join.php
Meeting: Fridays in term time 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the conference room of Toynbee School, Chandlers Ford, Southampton, SO53 2PL.
Age range: all ages
Standard: Beginner up to grade 5 standard, for beginners and for anyone who used to play the flute and whose flute is feeling a bit dusty and forgotten.
Cost: £30 per term
Instruments used: C flutes, alto, bass, piccolo.
Performances: Guest spot in at least one Flautissimo concert per year.
Flute Choirs from Southampton Schools
Flutations, Thornden School, Chandlers Ford Elite Fleet (grade 5+)
Wildern School Tutti Flutties (grades 1-5)
Director: Anita Hall, 8 Welland Gardens, Southampton, SO18 3PT Tel: 02380 471 488
Flute-It! (Portsmouth Flute Choir)
Email: s.thorntonph[at]ntlworld.com
Website: www.flute-it.co.uk
Rehearsals: Thursday evenings 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in Drayton, Portsmouth.
Standard: All ages and abilities welcome.
Cost: £3 per session.
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto.
Flute-it is a friendly and enthusiastic Flute Choir, based in Portsmouth, Hampshire, formed in September 2010. The aims of the group are to enable its members to improve their flute playing skills, gain confidence and to have fun ensemble playing. Our current repertoire covers a wide range of musical genres and is a lot of fun to play! We are always on the look out for new players and welcome flautists of all ages and abilities.
Hampshire Flute Choir
Music director and conductor: Carrie Hensel
Phone: 07968166481
Email: fluteday[at]hotmail.com
Meeting: Fortnightly Saturday mornings in Winchester.
Age range: students only, up to 18
Standard: grade 6 minimum, by audition only
Cost: £36 per term (fee covers membership of all other county ensembles).
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and basses
Performances: regular performances
Winchester Flute Choir
Directed by: Sarah Craven
Email: winchesterflutes[at]gmail.com
Winchester Flute Choir rehearse once a month in The University of Winchester Chapel, Sparkford Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4 NR, and our players range from Grade 3 to Diploma. All choir members play the C flute, and some of them also play piccolo, Alto and two Bass. Any adults welcome from around Grade 3 upwards.
winchesterflutechoir.wixsite.com
https://www.facebook.com/winchesterflutechoir
If you would like to join or discuss a booking please contact the Administrator of Winchester Flute Choir, Jane Michel: winchesterflutes[at]gmail.com or from our contact us section on our website and facebook page.
Tutti Flutti (Fareham)
Conducted by Ruth Leech:
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/groups/995368493816785
A flute choir for adults of any age or stage. We meet twice a month near Fareham. We get playing tips and enjoy rehearsing a wide range of styles. Lots of fun and cakes and coffee!
Hertfordshire
Flute Cocktail
Musical Director: Wendy Walshe, Kennel House, Howe Green, Hertford SG13 8LH
Tel/fax: 01707 261 573
Meeting: Saturday afternoons, once a month.
Age range: adults
Standard: about grade 5 upwards
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes.
Performance: mainly fund-raising for various charities.
Beechwood Park Preparatory School Flute Choir
Director: Liz Childs
Contact: c/o Beechwood Park School, Pickford Road, Markyate, St. Alban's, Herts.
Phone: 01582 840 333
Age range: 7 - 13 for school students only
Cost: no charge
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto flute
Performances: regular concerts for charity and other events
Musicale Flute Choir
Director: Liz Childs, Musicale Ltd., Homecroft, Sun Lane, Harpenden, Herts. AL5 4GJ
Email: liz.childs[at]musicale.co.uk
Website: www.musicale.co.uk
Meeting: weekly
Age range: All ages including students and adults
Cost: 65 pounds per term
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto flute
Performances: regular concerts for charity and other events
Kent
Bromley Youth Music Trust Forty Flutes
Music Director: Kerry-Ann Searle, Bromley Youth Music Trust, Southborough Lane, Bromley, Kent
Tel: 020 8467 1566
Email: sue[at]bymt.co.uk
Age range: 11-18
Standard: grade 7+
Regular performances, competitions, masterclasses and workshops
Repertoire: Baroque - contemporary
Lancashire
Royal Northern College of Music Junior Flute Choir
Conductor: Helen Rimmer, c/o R.N.C.M., 124 Oxford Road, Manchester
Meetings: 32 times per year throughout term time
Age range: 13 - 18 yrs. for junior college students.
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes.
Preston Flute Group
Secretary: Mr. R.J. Rainford, 23 West Crescent, Broughton, Preston, Lancs PR3 5JY
Tel: 01772 861105
Email: robrainford[at]btinternet.com
Website: www.prestonflutegroup.co.uk
Meeting: usually every other Friday evening Age range: 16+, for students and adults
Standard: approx grade 5 upwards
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto, bass, contralto and contrabass.
Performances: occasional concerts
Cottam Community Woodwind Group
Music Directors: Debbie Wright and Emma Brown 6 Poppyfield, Cottam, Preston
Tel: 07801 660 204
Email: debbiewright.home[at]btinternet.com
Meeting: weekly on Fridays 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at Cottam Community Centre
Age range: all ages, school students only
Standard: all grades
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes and various other supporting woodwind instruments Performances: occasional concerts.
Leicestershire
Flute Sounds
Musical Director and Conductor: Jenny Brooks, 32 Long Furrow, East Goscote, Leics. LE7 3ZL
Tel: 0116 260 7314
Meeting: at Oadby Methodist Church
Age range: all ages
Standard: grade 5+ Cost: £20 per term
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes.
Performances: occasional concerts.
Mistral Music Group
Music Director: Jo Toyne
Secretary: Hayley Waldram , 25 Evesham Road, Leicester LE3 2BE
Meeting: weekly, Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. at Westleigh Christadelphian Hall, Leicester
Age range: 18 - 70+ yrs, including students and adults
Standard: Competent and enthusiastic players, grade 4+
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes.
Performances: occasional concerts.
Leicestershire Flute Choirs
Conductors: FLUTE CLUB for juniors Michelle Gill, FLUTE CHOIR for seniors
Address: Leicestershire Arts in Education, Knighton Fields Centre, Herrick Road, Leicester, LE2 6DH Tel: 0116 270 0850.
Meeting: weekly, Tuesdays: Flute Club 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Flute Choir 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Age range: school students only, Flute Club 9 - 14 yrs. Flute Choir 14 - 18 yrs.
Standard: Flute Club gr. 3+, Flute Choir gr. 5+
Cost: £35 per term
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes by both juniors and seniors
Performances: at least once a term.
London
Brent Flute Choir
Directors/Coaches: Joss Campbell & Mel Orriss
Contact: Joss Campbell
Telephone: 07930 093564
Email: josscampbell[at]hotmail.com
Meeting: One weekend per term, 10am-3.30pm at Malorees Primary School, NW6
Age Range: 7-18 years old.
Standard: Grades 1 to 8
Cost: £15 per weekend
Instruments: piccolo, C flutes, altos and basses.
Performances: informal concert at the end of each weekend.
The group was founded two years ago primarily for pupils of Brent Music Service and has regular attendance of 35+ children. The weekends combine differentiated music for all abilities and from all genres which guarantees fun, education and a massive sound all from the brilliant arrangements of Mel at www.wonderfulwinds.com
The highlight of the group so far has been their performance at Wembley Arena as part of the Brent Makes Music - we rocked Wembley Arena!!
Flute Ensemble London
Directors/coaches: Nikki King
Email: londonflutes[at]live.co.uk
Website: www.fluteschoollondon.co.uk
Meeting: 49 Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3HZ, every third Sunday, 11am - 1 pm.
Age range: adults
Standard: grade 7+
Cost: around £5.
Instruments: piccolo, C flutes, altos, basses, etc.
Performances: Informal concerts for friends and family and occasional charity performances.
Contact: Nikki King nikki.flute[at]gmail.com, 07951 537209.
The group was founded in January 2009 by Janna Hüneke & Kate Grace and now has a regular attendance of over 20 members. It has a great variety of repertoire and is informal but challenging.
Opal Flutes
Music Director and Conductor: Sharon Moloney
Contact: mail[at]opalflutes.com
Website: www.opalflutes.com
Meeting: Christ Church URC/Methodist Church, 263 Barry Road, East Dulwich, SE22 0JT, every other Monday from 19:45 - 21:45
Age range: All ages
Standard: There are no auditions or minimum standards - just a love of music and a desire to learn and improve. Ability to read music is required.
Cost: £60 for six month membership
Instruments: Piccolo, c flutes, altos and basses
Performance: A minimum of 2 concerts a year together with informal concerts for friends and family, charity performances
The group: Opal Flutes is a friendly ensemble of 20+ adult players and was formed in 2008 with the aim of creating an opportunity for everyone who enjoys playing the flute to participate in a community based ensemble with fellow music lovers in the South London area. The ensemble is open to all adult flute players, whether you want to have a go at playing an alto or bass flute, improve your sight-reading or just get plenty of playing time.
Northamptonshire
The Northampton Flute Choir
Music Director and conductor: Mrs. Patsy McNally
Secretary: Leah Hunting, 23 Roman Way, Higham Ferrers, Northants, NN10 8NS
Tel: 01933 412 711 Email: Leah.Hunting[at]gmail.com
Website: www.northamptonflutechoir.org.uk
Meeting: First Sunday of every month at St. Andrew’s Hospital, Northampton.
Age range: all ages Standard: gr. 3 minimum
Cost: £23 per year
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes
Performances: occasional concerts for charity and other events.
Oxfordshire
Phoenix Flutes (Didcot)
Phoenix Flutes aren't currently running but are on the look out for a new director and new venue for rehearsals! If you are interested or know someone who can help, please get in touch with Penny. Thank you!
Contact - Penny Shackleton penelope.shackleton[at]gmail.com
Website http://www.phoenixflutes.org.uk/
Shropshire
Flute Salad (Whitchurch)
Director and contact person: Claire Hennie, The White House, Redbrook Maelor, Whitchurch, SY13 3AD.
Phone: 01948 780149
Email address: claire.hennie[at]virgin.net
Web site: www.clairehennie.com and follow links to the "Flute Salad" page
Meeting: every Tuesday 6-7pm during term time, at the Director's house
Age range: all ages
Standard: grade 1 to advanced
Charge: £2 per session
Instruments used: piccolos, C flutes, bass flute
Performances are arranged throughout the year at venues ranging from private garden open days and summer fetes to Christmas markets and formal concerts. We play a wide range of music from classical to TV/film music (with most being specifically arranged for the group by Claire Hennie). The group was established three years ago to give young performers the opportunity to learn valuable performance skills as part of an ensemble (whilst also meeting other like-minded musicans and having lots of fun!)
Only Flutes Aloud (Shrewsbury)
Music Director & Conductor: Nigel Chard
Secretary & contact: Colleen Cruise-Taylor, Tel: 07870636922
Meeting: Meole Brace C of E Primary School, Church Rd., Meole Brace, Shrewsbury SY3 9HG
Time: 6:30pm - 8 pm, 2nd & 4th Sundays of each month in term time.
Age range: Over 16 years of age.
Standard: All standards are very welcome.
Cost: £3 per session.
Instruments used:C flute, Alto flute & Piccolo.
Performances: our aim is to provide an opportunity for members to gain experience in ensemble playing in a relaxed & friendly environment. We are available for charity concerts & events.
Somerset
Blooming Flutes
Director: Sue Fletcher DipABRSM, The Cleeve, Manor Park, Old Cleeve, Minehead, Somerset TA24 6HL
Tel: 07891 218302
Email: suefletcherhlr[at]gmail.com
Venue: The Cleeve, Old Cleeve
Intermediate players – Tuesdays 7.00 – 8.00pm; Advanced (Grade 6+) Thursdays 7.00 – 8.30pm
Fees: £44 per term
Weekly rehearsals during term time
Venue: Riverside Church, The Exchange Hamilton Road, Taunton TA1 2EQ
Mixed ability (Grade 4 minimum) - Wednesdays 6.30-8.30pm
Fees: £70 per term
Weekly rehearsals during term time
Flutes Galore
Conductor: Estelle Holbrook, 16 Tennyson Road, Lower Weoton, Bath, BA1 3BG
Tel: 01225 335 423
Email: e.holbrook[at]virgin.net
Meeting: Friday evening, once a month, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Age range: all ages
Standard: gr. 7 upwards
Instruments used: piccolo, E flat flute, C flutes, alto and bass flutes
Performances: at least 3 concerts per year in Bath, including some for charity
Surrey
Chiddingfold Flute Group
Leader and arranger: Lucy Hatcher
Secretary: Ruth Williams
Email: ruth.williams502[at]btinternet.com
Telephone: 01428 684641
Contact: email: chiddingfoldflutegroup[at]gmail.com Facebook: Chiddingfold Flute Group
Meeting: First Wednesday of the month, 7:00 - 8:30 in the church room, Chiddingfold
Cost: £5 per session (includes music)
Standard: All abilities welcome. No audition
Instruments used: piccolo, concert flutes, alto, bass
Performances: regular or occasional for charity and/or other events
Dorking Flutes
Musical Director: Andrea Charles
Email: contactdorkingflutes[at]gmail.com
Website: dorkingflutes.co.uk
Meeting: monthly at The Ashcombe School, Dorking
Cost: £10 per meeting
Instruments used: all flutes
Performances: occasional concerts and other events
Woking Flute Choir
Music Director: Maggie Harris.
Administrator, arranger and contact: Pauline Burch
Tel: 01483 721473
Email: paulineburch56[at]gmail.com
Meeting: weekly in Horsell, Woking.
Age range: Over 17.
Standard: Grade 4+
No cost.
Instruments used piccolo, C flutes, alto and Bass flutes.
Occasional Charity concerts.
Repertory: Baroque to contemporary.
We warmly welcome all players, especially those returning to playing the flute after a long break. This choir is for flautists who enjoy playing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Phone Pauline for more details.
Sussex
Chichester Flute Choir
Musical Director: Julie Twite
Email: julietwite[at]gmail.com
Phone: 07738228053
Website: www.cihchesterflutechoir.co.uk
Where: St. Paul's Church, Churchside, Chichester
Term time only, Tuesdays 7.30 – 9pm Adults, grades 5+.
£5 per session.
Warwickshire
Warwickshire Flute Ensemble
Music Director/Conductor: Yvonne McIlwaine, Whichway Cottage, 6 Coventry Road, Princethorpe, Warwickshire, CV23 9QF
Tel: 07402 051338
Email: coach-yvonne[at]hotmail.co.uk
Meeting at: All Saints' Church, Stretton on Dunsmore.
Time of meetings: 2.30 - 4.30 pm two Sundays per term.
Age range: adults Standard required: grade 5+ Cost: we ask for a donation towards the heating of the church. Instruments used: piccolo, C-flutes, alto, bass
Performances: occasional - our main intentions are to explore flute ensemble repertoire and meet other adult flute players in Warwickshire.
West Midlands
Birmingham Conservatoire Flute Choir
Music Director and Conductor: Jonathan Rimmer, c/o Birmingham Conservatoire, Paradise Place, Birmingham, B3 3HG
Meeting: Birmingham Conservatoire
Age range: 18 - 21 yrs, Conservatoire students only
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes
Performances: concerts at Conservatoire
Birmingham Conservatoire Junior Department Flute Choir
Director: Rachel Smith c/o. Birmingham Conservatoire, Paradise Place, Birmingham, B3 3HG
Meeting: Birmingham Conservatoire on Saturday mornings for members of the Conservatoire Junior Department only
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes
Birmingham Schools Flute Choir
Contact: Cormac Loane, Deputy Head of Birmingham Music Service
Email: cormac.loane[at]servicesforeducation.co.uk
Age range: school pupils only, by audition
Standard: gr. 3 upwards
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes
Performances: Numerous concerts throughout city, including Symphony Hall and Adrian Boult Hall.
King Edward's Handsworth School Flute Ensemble
Contact: c/o King Edward’s Handsworth School, Rose Hill, Handsworth, Birmingham.
Membership: senior students of the School.
Performances: in school and externally.
Birmingham Flute Choir
Director: Sandy Hay
Contact: Merryn Lloyd (Publicity/Recruitment Officer)
Website: www.birminghamflutechoir.com
Tel: 0121 426 4209
Meeting: Five times a term on Monday evenings 7:30 - 9:15 p.m. at Friends Meeting House, on corner of St. James's Road and George Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
Age range: adult
Standard: A minimum of Grade 5 is required; new members needed and welcomed.
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes
Yorkshire
York Flute Group
All sizes of flute, all age ranges, and all standards, but best to be at least Grade 2/3 or more.
Music Director and Conductor: Jill Shepherd
Email: jillelmparkvale[at]hotmail.com
Tel: 01904 424411
One Friday per month at 7pm.
Venue: St. Chad's Church, Campleshon Road (near the racecourse)
Cost: £8 per session, or £24 for a term of 4 sessions.
Sheffield Flute Choir
Director: Rachel Shirley
Email: sheffieldflute[at]gmail.com
Website: http://www.sheffieldflute.co.uk/sheffield-flute-choir.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheffieldflutechoir/
Twitter: @shefflutechoir
Meeting: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., once a month, at Sharrow Performing Arts Space, Sheffield.
Age: over 16
Standard: Grade 5 upwards
Fees: £7 per session or £65 per year (10 rehearsals per year)
Repertory: mixture of classical, jazz and modern.
Instruments: C flutes, piccolos, alto and bass flutes
Performances: at a variety of local events
Sheffield Flute Choir is a friendly group of adult flute players, and new members are always very welcome. It doesn't matter if you're a bit 'rusty' and haven't played for a while!
Chamäleon Flute Ensemble, Leeds
(formerly Arts@Trinity Flute Choir)
Director: Laura Kox
E-mail: chamaleonflutechoir[at]gmail.com
Mobile: 07935883521
Website: https://www.laurakoxmusic.com/chamaeleon-flute-ensemble
Facebook/ Twitter/ Instagram: @chamaleonflutes
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 5.45-7.15pm in St. Matthias’ Church, St Matthias’ Street, Leeds, LS4 2DZ
Age range: 16+
Standard: Grades: 4+
Cost: Membership is £7 a month which pays for our rehearsal space.
We play all sizes of flute, bring what you own. We play a variety of music that is mostly chosen by our members. There are multiple concert opportunities a year (at least 2-3) + various projects / out of house recitals.. Instruments we use are: Piccolo, C Flute, Alto, Bass. We often invite soloists or other groups to join us in our concerts. And we encourage composers to write & arrange pieces for us to play.
The Yorkshire Flute Choir
Director: Hazel Smith
Email: hazelasmith15[at]gmail.com
Mobile: 07950181510
Rehearsals: Tuesdays at “Music House” 1 St Mark’s Avenue Leeds LS2 9BN (formerly the Yorkshire College of Music and Drama, next to Notre Dame College and opposite Leeds University)
Age Range: Adults
Standard: Grades 6 -8+
Instruments used: in addition to C flutes, piccolo, alto and bass flutes. You need to have your own instruments.
We are a friendly group and perform a wide range of music in the local area. A less experienced group will also be formed if there are sufficient numbers. Do get in touch for more information!
Windstruments Flute Orchestra
Music Director: Margaret Humphreys, 3 Croft Avenue, Bingley, BD16 2DT
Phone: 01274 510050
Email address: sales[at]windstruments.co.uk
Phone: 01535 643870
Standard: Grade 6 and above
Cost: £6 per session, One per month
Instruments: C flutes, alto and bass flutes, bass clarinet
Performances: Regular concerts for charity and other events
The Valley Flutes and The Valley Juniors
Director: Carol Baxter, 58 Huddersfield Road, Meltham, Huddersfield, HD9 4AG
Tel: 01484 852 392
Email: carolrbaxter[at]yahoo.co.uk
Meeting at: Wilshaw Village Hall, between Meltham and Holmfirth
Time: Every Tuesday in term time: Juniors at 5:15 p.m. Seniors at 6:15 p.m.
Age range: open to all ages, with a very relaxed atmosphere
Standard required: for the seniors, Grade 4 and above
Instruments used: C flutes, alto flutes
Performances: regular performances, competitions and social events for our members
The Valley Juniors exists to feed The Valley Flutes
Leeds Flute Consort
Director: Martyn Hutchby
Email: mjhutchby[at]gmail.com
Location: Parochial Hall, Fitzroy Drive, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 4AB
Website: www.leedsfluteconsort.org
Meeting: 1st Sunday of the month from 2pm - 4pm
Age range: 18+
Standard: Grade 3+
Instruments used: Piccolo, c flute, alto, and bass flutes
Repertoire: We’ll try almost anything
Performances: once a year, usually in December.
Worcestershire
Elgar School of Music Flute Choir
Director: Frances Young
Meeting: every second Wednesday, 7:15 - 8:15 at the Elgar School of Music, 16 - 20 Deansway, Worcester, WR1 2ES
Tel: 01905 28613
Email: enquiries[at]elgarschoolofmusic.co.uk
Scotland
Glasgow
Flutes Unlimited
Director: Andrea Kuypers
Contact: flutesunlimited[at]googlemail.com or 07778 281585
Rehearsals: Sunday 6.30pm-8.30pm at Shawlands Trinity Church of Scotland , 5 Moss Side Road, Glasgow, G41 3TP.
Website: http://www.flutesunlimited.co.uk/
Age Range: any
Standard: grade 5 +
Cost: £12 per month from September - May only when we are active. All the details are on our web site.
Instruments: Piccolo, C flute, Alto, Bass
Performances: regular concerts and other events
Flutes Unlimited are a Glasgow based flute choir for advanced flautists. If you or someone you know are interested in joining our fun friendly weekly rehearsals do get in touch.
Glasgow Amateur Flute Ensemble
Conductor: Aisling Agnew
Chairman: Robert Murray
Email: glasgowamfluteensemble[at]hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.gafe.co.uk
Rehearsal : Friday Evenings 7.15 p.m.- 9. 15 p.m. in Lorne Street Primary School, Glasgow; Learners class same evening 6.30 p.m. to 7.15 p.m.
Age range: all ages
Standard: any level or grade
Cost: Full member £2.50 per week, music, tuition, flute are free; juniors and learners free.
Instruments used: piccolo, treble G flute, concert flutes, alto, bass, Contralto, Contrabass. Full range of percussion
Performances: Concerts, Competitions, including charity and other events.
Lanarkshire
Carluke Primrose Orchestral Flutes
Conductor: Emma Kennedy
Secretary: Stewart Inchliffe 73a Station Road, Armadale, Bathgate, West Lothian EH48 3LJ 07921573522
Website: www.carlukeprimrose.org.uk
Meeting: Sundays 7 - 9pm in the Carluke Lifestyles Centre, Carnwath Road, Carluke.
Age range: all ages
Standard: any grade; there are beginner classes to bring to band standard.
Cost: £20 per month
Instruments used: piccolo, treble flute, C flutes, alto, bass and contrabass, Subcontrabass in G flutes, range of percussion
Performances: regular concerts, including charity and other events.
Peebleshire
Tutti Flutti
Music Director: Tracy Short
Email: tshortmusic[at]yahoo.co.uk
Phone: 07891 902239
Meeting: alternate Tuesday evenings, 7-9pm
Age range: 14+ yrs.
Standard: grade 3 and above
Fees charged by term.
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto flute
Performances: occasional concerts for charity and other events.
Roxburghshire
Syrinx Flutes
Leader: Lis Dooner lisdooner[at]btinternet.com, or contact Elizabeth Raitt, administrator, m.e.raitt.t21[at]btinternet.com
Meeting: fortnightly on Monday evenings from September to May, alternately in Kelso and Melrose.
Ages and standards: all ages and all standards.
Cost: £30 for each of the two six- week terms (students and unemployed £24)
Instruments used: piccolo, C Flutes, alto flute. We should like to buy a bass flute when we have enough funds.
Performances: at least twice a year at Christmas and in May, as well as occasional Syrinx Sunday Afternoon Workshops when we welcome additional Syrinx Flutes friends from beyond the Borders.
Wales
Cardiff
Cardiff Amateur Flute Ensemble
CAFE Musical Director: Kristina Morgan
Email: info[at]cafeflutes.co.uk
Meeting: Every other Wednesday at Whitchurch Methodist Church Hall, Whitchurch, Cardiff
Age range: 18 yrs. or above
Standard: any
Cost: £40 for 6 months with a £20 joining fee to cover music costs (under 18 and unwaged fees available)
Instruments used: piccolo, C flutes, alto and bass flutes.
Performances: occasional concerts for charity and other events.