NL Music Groups

North Lanarkshire Schools’ Music Ensembles  

Entry to the NL music groups is by recommendation from either the teacher in charge of music at the pupil’s school or by a member of the instrumental music staff.

Please note:

Entry to the Rock Ensemble or the Jazz Orchestra, is by an audition process.

The grades given below are not prescriptive and are intended to be used as a guide only.

  1. The NL Preparatory Band (pupils applying for this group should ideally be Associated Board Grade 1-3)
  2. The NL Wind Ensemble (pupils applying for this group should ideally be Associated Board Grade 4 and above).
  3. The NL Junior Strings (For string pupils in primary and secondary who are at the beginner stage of a learning to play a string instrument).
  4. The NL Pipe Band (For all pupils who presently play bagpipes and pipe band drums). 
  5. The NL Big Band (Audition Only) (pupils applying for this group should ideally be Associated Board Grade 4 and above).
  6. The NL Rock Ensemble (Audition Only) (pupils will be required to display a high standard of performance on their instrument). 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your assistance in this matter and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Mr Kirk Richardson, Lead Officer, North Lanarkshire Instrumental Music Service. via email richardsonki@northlan.gov.