St Paul’s Youth Ensemble (SPYE) was established in 1979 and named after Holst’s St. Paul’s Suite, which featured in the first concert. It is a charity organised by a committee consisting of members’ parents. We provide young musicians with the opportunity to rehearse and perform a variety of styles of music under the direction of professional tutors. We strive to provide an educational, challenging and enjoyable environment as well as encouraging the social aspect of being a young musician.
The two orchestras meet on a Saturday, almost every three weeks. Each is coached by the directors in the relaxed atmosphere of St Andrew’s Church, Benton.
Past repertoire has included Vivaldi’s Concerto for Two Cellos, Mozart’s Overture to the Magic Flute, Benjamin Britten’s Simple Suite, Newcastle-born Charles Avison’s Concerto Grossi, and Metallica’s Nothing Else Matters.
There are two concerts a year, offering the opportunity to perform repertoire in front of an appreciative and friendly audience.
There is an annual residential weekend away which is not just about rehearsals! In the past, members have enjoyed archery, zip wiring and fencing. In recent years this has taken place at Ford Castle.
For details of our fees and bursaries, please contact stpaulsye@gmail.com.
St. Paul's Youth Ensemble 
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