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Berkshire Maestros - Reading

Berkshire Maestros, the lead organisation of the Berkshire Music Hub, offers the highest quality musical education delivering instrumental and singing lessons in schools across the county and at music centres in Reading, Bracknell, Wokingham, Newbury and Windsor. Tuition covers all instrumental families; brass, guitar, keyboard, percussion, strings, woodwind and voice, across a wide range of styles and genres, including composition and music technology. We provide group music-making opportunities and ensembles for all instruments and skill levels beginning with Early Years Mini Maestros groups for pre-school children, into beginner bands and chamber groups, and culminating in county youth orchestras and choirs. We provide inspirational musical activities and opportunities which enable children and young people to achieve their potential and develop confidence, self-esteem and a life-long love of music.

Some of our events are open to everyone and we provide discounted prices to older people. Please visit our Ticket Source website for further details.

Who to contact

Contact Name: Catherine Wilkins
Contact Position: Music Centre Manager
Telephone: 0118 901 2366
E-mail: marketing@berkshiremaestros.org.uk
Website: https://www.berkshiremaestros.org.uk/index.html

Where to go

Name: Reading Music Centre
Address: Stoneham Court
100 Cockney Hill
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
Postcode: RG30 4EZ

Time / Date Details

Time of day: Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Session Information: We provide many ensemble opportunities
mainly on Fridays and Saturdays. Our more advanced orchestras rehearse on different nights of the week and also on some Sundays. Please see our website to find out more about ensembles and lessons at Reading Music Centre.

Other Details

Costs

Is there a charge for using this service?: Yes
Details: Please see our website for our latest fees.
Wheelchair accessible?: Yes

Availability

Referral required

Other notes

Mission Statement:
Berkshire Maestros is the lead organisation of the Berkshire Music Education Hub. Through our passion for music making, creativity, expertise and excellence, we aim to deliver the highest quality musical education to meet the aspirations and needs of every child, young musician, school and music leader in Berkshire. We aim to inspire and empower our young musicians and create life-enhancing, enjoyable and sustainable musical opportunities through providing first access and coherent, progressive pathways and enable our community to achieve their potential, develop and celebrate through music. We will consistently fulfil our promise of ‘Teaching Music, Changing Lives’ through delivering outstanding value, continuous innovation and exceptional quality - we will bring the best to everyone we reach.

Core Values:

Ambition and access for every child and young person
Excellence in practice
Commitment to our partnerships and community working
Respect, professionalism and investment in our colleagues
Effective and evolving communication
Positive and proactive approach
Determination to drive continuous improvement and embrace change

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