Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Session Band
Key Information
Ages: 14-21 years
Standard: Grades are not necessary, but a high level of experience and competency on your instrument/vocals is required (Grade 6 or equivalent and above). Instrumentalists must be able to read music.
Instrumentation: vocalists, keys, electric guitar, bass guitar, double bass, drum kit, percussion, flute, clarinet, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet, trombone, strings
Rehearsals
Liverpool Philharmonic at The Friary, Everton
Tuesday evenings during term time, 6.30-9pm
Audition required
Ambitious? Adventurous? You’ll fit right in here. Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Session Band is leading the way within the region’s music scene. First taking to the stage in 2022, it has quickly become renowned for its high-quality live performances of pop, rock and R&B music.
Performing originals and covers, you’ll play within a fresh, dynamic and forward-thinking group. You’ll have the chance to try out a variety of music styles, find what suits you and develop as a pop artist and session musician. Your performances at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall will benefit from amazing live sound and lighting by our in-house professional production team, making this the perfect group for innovative musicians who really want to put on a show.
With local pop and session musician Nadeen Kemp at the helm, you’ll learn to hone your craft from the very best and really be inspired to be creative. Katie Chatburn – composer, arranger and founder of Ignition Orchestra (performing around the UK as part of Garage Classical) – leads Youth Session Band musicians in exploring their own creativity and sound in the annual LIMF Academy Orchestrated performance in Term 2.
If you’re interested in writing original music or arranging, Youth Session Band will provide everything you need to grow. You’ll have one-to-one mentoring with experienced arrangers and songwriters, who will help you bring your musical creations to life.
A small note about our auditions process
You'll perform in a group audition, playing alongside current members of the Youth Session Band rhythm section in a relaxed rehearsal environment.
More information on our audition process can be found on the Youth Company Prospectus page here.