Our groups for 2025-2026

We run groups at the Albany Theatre and at schools across the city.

After hours music lessons are currently held on Thursdays at the Southfields Adult Education Centre.

EXCITING NEWS FOR 2025/26

For anyone who is currently a GoCV or GoCV+ member all groups will be FREE to attend. So you havent signed up already now is a great time to access this discount plus other great offers and discounts across the city, GoCV+ member will also be eligible for a 25% discount on music lessons.

  • We are always looking for new members to join our groups. This is a chance to develop your music skills and play with other musicians, as well as getting the opportunity to perform across the city.
  • We have groups for all levels and abilities, everything from choirs, to string orchestras, to rock band projects and inclusive creative music groups.
  • Sign up links for our new groups are can be found below. Sign up, provide your GoCV membership number or pay the small termly fee and come along to the group. Please note groups are paid for termly.
  • If you can't see a group to suit your style, or would like to talk to us about what we offer or what group might be best then contact us and we will be happy to help.

2025-2026 music groups

Please note there have been a few changes to session times for 2025/26

Day

Time

Group

Venue

Level

Age

Price per Term

MONDAY

6:00pm - 8:00pm  Live on Stage ProjectThe Tin Music and ArtsDEVELOPING11+£80

MONDAY

5:30pm - 6:30pm   Junior Voices ChoirAlbany Theatre, Spotlight RoomEMERGING7+£40
Free for GoCV
       

TUESDAY

4:30pm - 5:15pmSPARKS! at AlbanyAlbany Theatre, Spotlight RoomALL ABILITIES7+£40
Free for GoCV

TUESDAY

5:15pm - 6:00pmJunior Wind/Brass GroupAlbany Theatre, Spotlight RoomEMERGING7+£40
Free for GoCV

TUESDAY

5:15pm - 6:00pmJunior Strings GroupAlbany Theatre, Courtyard RoomEMERGING7+£40
Free for GoCV

TUESDAY

5:15pm - 6:00pmUkulele GroupAlbany Theatre, Clive Benfield StudioALL ABILITIES7+£40
Free for GoCV

TUESDAY

7:30pm - 8:15pmString OrchestraAlbany Theatre, Courtyard RoomDEVELOPING11+£40
Free for GoCV

TUESDAY

7:30pm - 8:15pmFlute GroupAlbany Theatre, Clive Benfield StudioDEVELOPING11+£40
Free for GoCV

TUESDAY

6:30pm - 7:30pmCoventry Music OrchestraAlbany Theatre, Courtyard RoomADVANCED
BY INVITE
7+£40
Free for GoCV
       

WEDNESDAY 

6:00pm - 8:00pmSoundLab-COVEllen Terry Building, Coventry UniversityDEVELOPING11+FREE
       

THURSDAY

3:45pm - 4:30pmSparks! at RavensdaleRavensdale Primary SchoolALL ABILITIES7+FREE

THURSDAY

3:45pm - 4:30pmSparks! at St Laurence'sSt Laurence Primary SchoolALL ABILITIES7+FREE

To find out which weeks our groups are running see our Term Dates Calendar or visit the individual group pages.

Pricing for our groups for 2025-26 is: 

All Music Groups£40 per term/ FREE for GoCV
Live on Stage Rock Band Project£80 per term/£240 per year
SoundLabCOV/Creative Sounds/Sparks/Free
Coventry Music Student Instrument HireFree

Terms and Conditions

  • Prices are subject to change.
  • Groups are 30 sessions per year (averaging 10 sessions per term. Note some terms may be less than 10 sessions but still charged at the same termly rate)
  • You will be charged the full termly amount, regardless of start date. No refunds will be given for missed sessions or cancellations.
  • Parents signing up for any of our services directly with us will be billed monthly by direct debit, except for groups where you will be asked to pay termly if applicable by an online link sent out each term by email)
  • There is a cap of £80 per family per term.
  • Instrument hire is free to all students who take up a service with us, inc. tuition directly with us or through school, or when joining one of our music groups.
  • Not all instruments can be hired - please check with us for more details.

2024-2025 music groups

Please note there have been a few changes to session times for 2025.

Day

Time

Group

Venue

Level

Age

Price per Term

MONDAY

6:00pm - 8:00pm  Live on Stage ProjectThe Tin Music and ArtsDEVELOPING11+£80

MONDAY

5:30pm - 6:30pm   Junior Voices ChoirAlbany Theatre, Spotlight RoomEMERGING7+£30

MONDAY

6:30pm - 7:30pm Coventry Youth ChoirAlbany Theatre, Spotlight RoomDEVELOPING11+£40

MONDAY

6:00pm - 8:00pmCanley Samba GroupCanley Community CentreALL ABILITIES FREE
       

TUESDAY

4:30pm - 5:15pmSPARKS! at AlbanyAlbany Theatre, Spotlight RoomALL ABILITIES7+FREE

TUESDAY

5:15pm - 6:00pmJunior Wind/Brass GroupAlbany Theatre, Spotlight RoomEMERGING7+£30

TUESDAY

5:15pm - 6:00pmJunior Strings GroupAlbany Theatre, Courtyard RoomEMERGING7+£30

TUESDAY

5:15pm - 6:00pmGuitar/Ukulele GroupAlbany Theatre, Clive Benfield StudioALL ABILITIES7+£30

TUESDAY

7:30pm - 8:15pmString OrchestraAlbany Theatre, Courtyard RoomDEVELOPING11+£40

TUESDAY

7:30pm - 8:15pmFlute GroupAlbany Theatre, Clive Benfield StudioDEVELOPING11+£40

TUESDAY

6:30pm - 7:30pmCoventry Music OrchestraAlbany Theatre, Courtyard RoomADVANCED
BY INVITE
7+£50

TUESDAY 

6:30pm - 7:30pmMusical Theatre GroupAlbany Theatre, Clive Benfield StudioALL ABILITIES7+£30
       

WEDNESDAY 

6:00pm - 8:00pmSoundLab-COVEllen Terry Building, Coventry UniversityDEVELOPING11+FREE

WEDNESDAY

5:00pm - 7:00pmCreative Sounds WorkshopPowerhouse Studios, Daimler PowerhouseALL ABILITIES7+FREE
WEDNESDAY5:00PM - 6:30PMBand TogetherCoventry Council HouseALL ABILITIES7+FREE FOR CHILDREN IN CARE
       

THURSDAY

3:45pm - 4:30pmSparks! at RavensdaleRavensdale Primary SchoolALL ABILITIES7+FREE

THURSDAY

3:45pm - 4:30pmSparks! at St Laurence'sSt Laurence Primary SchoolALL ABILITIES7+FREE

Further Information