Saturday Centre
Saturday Centre
At the Southwark Music Saturday Centre, we offer young people a fun and engaging programme of music throughout the morning. With an emphasis on musicianship and ensemble skills, our young musicians gain a broad understanding and appreciation of a range of styles and disciplines.
Applications
Applications are open now to join the waiting list.
Please note that places are allocated once a year in the summer, and demand is very high. Allocation is based on a first come, first served basis and depends on instrument availability.
**We are unable to process applications received before your child is in Yr2 or after your child has entered Yr8.
Saturday Centre Payments
Please pay for the Saturday Centre via the link provided on your invoice. Invoices will be emailed to you termly.
Cost (for Saturday Centre only): £140 per term and £120 for second and subsequent children.
Cost £140 per child
To pay for Mini Music Makers, click here.
Instrumental & Ensemble Playing for Southwark Children
Children in Year 3 and above who live or go to school in Southwark can take part in a wide range of music activities, including:
Instrumental lessons
Ensemble playing (group music-making)
Choir singing
Percussion
Music theory and listening skills
These sessions are designed to build confidence, improve musical skills, and help children enjoy making music in a variety of settings.
Classical, Jazz and Rock & Pop Exams
When ready, students can be entered for Classical, Jazz and Rock & Pop public examinations, currently provided by ABRSM (The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music), Trinity College London and Rockschool.
Costs
The cost of the Saturday Centre is currently £140 payable at the start of each term.
Second and subsequent children are charged £120 each term.
The fee does not cover costs for music books, exams or any extra tuition on their current instrument or an additional instrument.
If you have any concerns about your ability to pay, please talk to us in confidence.
If you have any further queries about the centre or wish to discuss any aspect of its work and its suitability for your child, please contact [email protected]
Where?
The Saturday Centre from September 2026 is now located at Grange Primary School, Webb St, London SE1 4RP