Maidstone Clarinet Ensemble

Music Centre

Maidstone Music Centre

Group Session

Mondays ~ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm ~ Term Time Only

Music Leader

Jeremy Shoobridge

Grade

Intermediate

Ages

13+

Type

Woodwind

Unleash Your Inner Maestro with the Maidstone Clarinet Ensemble!

Join a dedicated circle of passionate clarinet players every week. Improve your skills, make lasting friendships and experience the joy of creating beautiful music together.

First half term is free for new students!

If you join the Centre as a new member in the first half of Autumn, Spring or Summer term, you can enjoy completely free sessions until that half term break. Find out more in our Terms & Conditions.

The Maidstone Clarinet Ensemble is a local institution, running for over 40 years. Under talented tutor Jeremy Shoobridge, every week you’ll develop your skills in a fun and friendly group of passionate clarinetists.

This ensemble is perfect for intermediate players (Grade 3-4 or equivalent and above) from year 9 onwards. With a mix of ages and experience levels, it’s perfect whether you’re a regular player or looking to pick the instrument back up after a hiatus.

Discover the joy of playing in a group and come together to learn, collaborate, and create lasting bonds. We look forward to welcoming you to the group!

You can join this group at any time – no auditions are required!

To apply for this ensemble, please click ‘Apply Here’ below. You’ll be taken to the ensemble page on our online course platform where you can add this course to your basket.

Once you’ve selected your chosen course, go to your basket to complete your application. You will then be prompted to log into your Kent Music online customer account.

If you don’t have an online customer account, then don’t worry – you can still easily apply at the ‘Apply Here’ button. You’ll be taken through some simple steps to create an account and your application will be processed the same as someone with an existing account.

After your application is complete, you’ll be sent further information about your ensemble to confirm.

If you have any questions or concerns about applying, please contact our Customer Services team on customerservices@kent-music.com

Music Centre membership is fantastic value and has some great benefits!

As a member you will have access to all ensembles at our Music Centres across Kent, so you can join as many as you wish, no matter which centre you initially signed up at.

Tuition is an additional charge, but you will receive a 10% discount on your Music Centre membership if you also have lessons with us.

Fees per term:

September 2023 – July 2024: Child £50 | Adult £70

Fees are invoiced termly (3 terms per year) and can be paid by instalments on request immediately following receipt of your invoice. Invoices will be sent at the beginning of each term and are payable by return.

Financial assistance may also be available for students who meet our criteria. For more information and to find out if you are eligible, please see our Financial Assistance page.

If you join the Centre as a new member in the first half of Autumn, Spring or Summer term, you can enjoy completely free sessions until that half term break. Find out more in our Terms & Conditions.

Click the ‘Apply Here’ button below to become a member. 

Get in touch with us at any time!

Contact our dedicated team any time through the ‘Get in touch’ button below, or on musiccentres@kent-music.com and we’ll see how we can get you making music

Jeremy Shoobridge

Jeremy is a clarinet and saxophone teacher who has directed ensembles for most age ranges in Kent and Medway for over thirty years. He is also on the tutoring and supervisory team for the Kent Youth Wind Orchestra and Kent Music Summer School.