{"id":6218,"date":"2026-08-18T09:30:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T08:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/?p=6218"},"modified":"2026-08-18T09:30:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T08:30:11","slug":"welcome-to-a-new-year-of-music-at-glasgow-create","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/welcome-to-a-new-year-of-music-at-glasgow-create\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to a New Year of Music at Glasgow CREATE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A new school year is here and we\u2019re looking forward to welcoming children and young people back to Glasgow CREATE!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our&nbsp;<strong>City Music Groups<\/strong>&nbsp;return from the week beginning&nbsp;<strong>31 August<\/strong>, bringing together young musicians from schools across Glasgow to rehearse, perform and make music together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enrolment for 2026\/27 is now open.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are opportunities for young musicians at different ages and stages \u2013 whether you\u2019re taking your first steps into ensemble playing, looking for more opportunities to make music with others, or are ready for one of our more advanced groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find the right group for you<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore our groups below to find out who they\u2019re for, entry requirements, rehearsal information and what you can expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/city-groups\/string-orchestras\/\">String Orchestras<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/city-groups\/concert-bands\/\">Concert Bands<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/city-groups\/brass-ensembles\/\">Brass Ensembles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/city-groups\/percussion-ensemble\/\">Percussion Ensemble<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/city-groups\/choirs\/\">Choirs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/city-groups\/flute-choir\/\">Flute Choir<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/city-groups\/clarinet-choir\/\">Clarinet Choir<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/city-groups\/guitar-ensemble\/\">Guitar Ensemble<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/city-groups\/trad-ensemble\/\">Trad Ensemble<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/city-groups\/pipe-band\/\">Pipe Bands<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/city-groups\/big-band\/\">Glasgow Schools\u2019 Big Band<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/city-groups\/gsso\/\">Glasgow Schools\u2019 Symphony Orchestra (GSSO)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure which group is the best fit? Speak to your school music teacher or instructor, who can help point you in the right direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enrol for 2026\/27<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re&nbsp;<strong>joining a CREATE group for the first time or returning this year<\/strong>, a parent or carer must complete the enrolment form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/enrolment\/\">Enrol for a CREATE Music Group \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can\u2019t wait to welcome everyone back \u2013 and to see lots of new faces making music with us in 2026\/27! \ud83c\udfb6<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new school year is here and we\u2019re looking forward to welcoming children and young people back to Glasgow CREATE! Our&nbsp;City Music Groups&nbsp;return from the week beginning&nbsp;31 August, bringing together young musicians from schools across Glasgow to rehearse, perform and make music together. 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