We ran many of our classes on Zoom during lockdown and ran some outdoor sessions in Summer 2021. We are delighted to return to in-person music-making for many of our classes since Monday 13th September 2021. All in-person activities will follow current government advice for rehearsals during Covid-19. In some cases we are also able to offer the option to join the live rehearsal via Zoom.

Please see below for updated information regarding our individual classes at this time. We welcome new members for free taster sessions but please contact the Abingdon Music Centre office to book in advance – we are having to limit numbers on some of our activities at the moment. Our office is open (phone or email only) 9am-1pm every weekday.

Mini Music Makers (for babies and pre-schoolers)

• All sessions will be in-person from Monday 13th September although there will be an option to join in some of our classes via Zoom if you prefer – please discuss this with Ali in the Abingdon Music Centre office.
• Sessions on Mondays and Thursdays will take place INDOORS in our main teaching room at Abingdon Music Centre, based at Larkmead School, Faringdon Road, Abingdon.
• Sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays will take place OUTDOORS in our small marquee at Abingdon Music Centre, based at Larkmead School, Faringdon Road, Abingdon. In the event of poor weather there will be the option for the class to move indoors.
• Sessions on Tuesdays (Pay as you go) will take place INDOORS at Christ Church Hall, Northcourt Road, Abingdon. Please book these Pay as you Go sessions by midday on Monday before the class.
• Sessions take place every weekday morning for various age groups, see current schedule.
• Bespoke instrument bags, with all the kit for both child and their grown-up to participate, are available for everyone who signs up for classes (for a refundable deposit).
• Covid-safe arrangements:
  • Singing will need to be at a reasonably low volume.
  • Please bring your instrument bag with you if you have one.
  • Adults – please bring ID with you if you are attending a session at Larkmead. Many thanks.
  • All members attending will be asked to use hand sanitiser on arriving and leaving the session.
  • All families will be asked to remain socially distanced (2 metres) throughout the session.
  • Accompanying adults – please wear a mask on arrival for registration (no masks required for children or if you are exempt). Outdoor sessions: you may remove your mask if you wish once the session starts. Indoor sessions: we encourage adults to wear masks throughout the session when this does not interfere with the activity.
  • All members are asked to not attend if they have any Covid-19 symptoms or are generally feeling unwell.

Music Makers Together

• These monthly free sessions at Bridge House Care Home are currently on pause.

Mini Music Makers (Reception/Year 1)

• Sessions are in-person and INDOORS from Monday 13th September, in our main base at Larkmead School.
• Bespoke instrument bags, with all the kit for the child to participate, are available for everyone who signs up for classes (for a refundable deposit).

Guitar Club

• From Monday 13th September Guitar Club session will be in-person (at Abingdon Music Centre at Larkmead School). There are different arrangements for individual classes – please contact the Abingdon Music Centre Office for further information.

Recorders and Musicianship

• Recorders & Musicianship sessions resume on Tuesday 21st September. There are different arrangements for individual classes – please contact the Abingdon Music Centre Office for further information.

Holiday Music Workshops

• Our popular holiday music workshops for primary-school aged children are on pause at the moment.
• We will update on the October session nearer the time but hope they will return then.

ACCord (Abingdon Community Choir)

• From Tuesday 14th September we will start rehearsing in-person INDOORS in the Main Hall at Larkmead School (where Abingdon Music Centre is based). There will also be the option to join this session via Zoom.
• Covid-safe arrangements:
  • Singing will be at a low volume.
  • All members attending will need to bring and use their individual words (to be given out the first week).
  • All members attending will be asked to use hand sanitiser on arriving and leaving the session.
  • All members will be required to maintain social distancing (2 metres) throughout the session.
  • There will be the option for some choir members to sit in a further spaced section of the hall and also to join the session from outdoors if they prefer.
  • Please wear a mask on arrival for registration and until the singing rehearsal starts. We encourage members to continue to wear a mask in the session if they feel it doesn’t interfere with the singing too much.
  • All members are asked to not attend if they have any Covid-19 symptoms or are generally feeling unwell.
• Repertoire for Autumn term 2021 includes: Stand By Me
• Repertoire for Autumn term 2020 included: Close to You (Carpenters), True Colours
• Repertoire for Spring term included: From a Distance, One, Glory Glory, Treat People with Kindness
• Repertoire for Summer term includes: Sway, Havana, Hit the Road Jack, These Boots Are Made for Walking, Light at the End of the Tunnel.

Ladies’ Choirs

• Both choirs are currently combined into a 1.45-3.15pm timeslot.
• From Tuesday 14th September we will meet in-person INDOORS at Christchurch Abingdon, Northcourt Road (with the option to join via Zoom too).
• Covid-safe arrangements:
  • Singing will need to be at a low volume.
  • All members attending will need to bring and use their individual words (to be given out the first week).
  • All members attending will be asked to use hand sanitiser on arriving and leaving the session. All members will be required to maintain social distancing (2 metres) throughout the session.
  • Please wear a mask on arrival for registration and until the singing rehearsal starts. We encourage members to continue to wear a mask in the session if they feel it doesn’t interfere with the singing too much.
  • All members are asked to not attend if they have any Covid-19 symptoms or are generally feeling unwell.
• Repertoire for Autumn term included: I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free, Wayfarin’ Stranger
• Repertoire for Spring term included: Honeysuckle Rose, Love Walked In, Rock My Soul
• Repertoire for Summer term includes: All My Trials, I’m Happy Just To Dance With You

Singing for Pleasure

• From Friday 17th September we will meet INDOORS at the new venue of the Barn at Christchurch Abingdon, Northcourt Road. Please also note the new earlier time of 11am-12 noon.
• There are chairs available and also toilets on the premises.
• We are currently unable to serve tea/coffee prior to the singing. The Barns Cafe, next door to our rehearsal venue, is available for drinks and food before and after the rehearsal.
• Covid-safe arrangements:
  • All sessions will be £5 (to avoid needing to handle change).
  • Singing will need to be at a low volume.
  • All members attending will need to bring and use their individual words (to be given out the first week).
  • All members attending will be asked to use hand sanitiser on arriving and leaving the session.
  • All members will be required to maintain social distancing (2 metres) throughout the session.
  • There will be the option for some choir members to sit in a further spaced section if they prefer.
  • Please wear a mask on arrival for registration and until the singing rehearsal starts. We encourage members to continue to wear a mask in the session if they feel it doesn’t interfere with the singing too much.
  • All members are asked to not attend if they have any Covid-19 symptoms or are generally feeling unwell.

Abingdon Community Orchestra

• From Wednesday 15th September sessions will take place in-person at Silk Hall, Radley College (to allow social distancing). There will also be the option to join the session via Zoom.
• The sessions will be at the slightly later time of 7.30-9pm.
• Covid-safe arrangements:
  • All members attending will need to bring and use their individual sheet music (to be given out the first week if necessary).
  • All members are asked to bring their own music stand. Please contact the Abingdon Music Centre office if you wish to borrow one for this term (to bring with you each week).
  • All members attending will be asked to use hand sanitiser on arriving and leaving the session.
  • All members will be required to maintain social distancing (2 metres) throughout the session.
  • Please wear a mask on arrival for registration and until the main rehearsal starts. We encourage members to continue to wear a mask in the session if they feel it doesn’t interfere with their playing.
  • All members are asked to not attend if they have any Covid-19 symptoms or are generally feeling unwell.
• Repertoire for Autumn term included Handel’s Fireworks Suite, Capriol Suite
• Repertoire for Spring term included: Le Basque, Toy Symphony
• Repertoire for Summer term includes: Bacchanale from Samson & Delilah, Barcarolle, Dance of the Blessed Spirits

Adult Guitar Classes

• There are different arrangements for each class. Please contact the Abingdon Music Centre office for further details.

Adult Ukulele Classes

• We are hoping to resume sessions face-to-face before too long in 2021.

Adult Recorder Ensemble

• From Thursday 16th September sessions will take place in-person INDOORS in the main teaching room at Abingdon Music Centre, Larkmead School.
• Covid-safe arrangements:
  • All members attending will need to bring and use their individual sheet music (to be given out the first week if necessary).
  • All members are asked to bring their own music stand. Please contact the Abingdon Music Centre office if you wish to borrow one for this term (to bring with you each week).
  • All members attending will be asked to use hand sanitiser on arriving and leaving the session.
  • All members will be required to maintain social distancing (2 metres) throughout the session.
  • Please wear a mask on arrival for registration and until the main rehearsal starts.
  • All members are asked to not attend if they have any Covid-19 symptoms or are generally feeling unwell.

For any of the above opportunities, or for more information about our regular activities, please contact our office.