Our Director of Music, Robin Norman, explained: “Springwood has a rich history for ensembles, and many past players from the school and the West Norfolk Jubilee Youth Orchestra/Concert Band have contacted me asking for ensembles that accommodate adults, as well as youngsters, and that will play more challenging music, in the way that Springwood and WNJYO always have.

“In King’s Lynn, there are ensembles that accommodate less experienced players, and then you have the Norfolk Symphony Orchestra for the highly advanced players, but nothing in between.

“In addition, people have been asking for something in the evenings, so that they can rekindle their love of music making after a day at work.”

The ensembles will be open to musicians at Grade 4/5 level and above from across West Norfolk, and will each rehearse one evening a week at Springwood.

The Community Concert Band will include all brass, woodwind and percussion instruments, while the Community Orchestra will encompass all stringed instruments, with some brass, woodwind and percussion players – although musicians may choose to play in both groups.

Our school, part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust, already has strong musical roots in the community, with other recent initiatives including our Community Carol Service in December and a Community Music Week last summer.

Mr Norman continued: “At Springwood (and within WNAT) we realise that we are part of our local community and we want to listen to what that community requires, and so, as part of our community engagement, we have listened to those requests and are looking to start these ensembles, each with an experienced conductor and access to our vast supply of sheet music and equipment to help.

“We also want to play our part working with other local music organisations to ensure that the availability of music making in West Norfolk is second to none at all ages.”

Anyone interested in joining the Community Concert Band or Community Orchestra, should complete the form at https://forms.gle/K6V4Qa4nmEEPmsRX8 or email music@springwoodhighschool.co.uk