St. Paul's Youth Ensemble

08/09/2025

How inspirational was that? National Youth Orchestra playing Star Wars music and Holst's Planets Suite at the BBC Proms. In other news, our next rehearsal is on Saturday 13 September (details on spye.co.uk). https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002j8s0/bbc-proms-2025-the-planets-and-star-wars-at-the-proms

Britain’s best young musicians light up the Proms with a cosmic concert of John Williams and Holst. Presented by actor, comedian and amateur violinist Nick Mohammed.

09/04/2025

We have changed the date of the next rehearsal so that it is not during the Easter holidays. Hopefully this will mean that most (or all!) musicians can attend. Saturday 26th April CANCELLED Please make a note of the new date: Saturday 3rd May - St Andrew's Church as usual. Please feel free to bring raffle prizes for the concert!

We have changed the date of the next rehearsal so that it is not during the Easter holidays. Hopefully this will mean that most (or all!) musicians can attend.  Saturday 26th Ap…

04/12/2024

SPYE's Winter Concert is this Sunday 8 December at 4pm!
Rehearsal starts at 1.30 at St George's Church in Jesmond.
Tickets are £5, free for children.
Cash only. See you there!

23/10/2024

SPYE needs more young strings players! Please share this flyer - contact us via our website spye.co.uk. Thank you!

08/12/2023

SPYE's Winter concert is TOMORROW!!! ⛄️🎻
When: Saturday 9th December, 4 pm
Where: St George's Church, Jesmond, NE2 2TF
Tickets: £5 payable on the door (CASH only please) - free for children. Raffle tickets will be available for £1 per strip. Details for Performers: The rehearsal starts at 1:30pm Please wear black clothes where possible, but festive additions are welcome (including Christmas jumpers!) Please bring a music stand with your name on Bring a drink and a snack for the break between rehearsal and performance.

12/10/2023

When: Saturday 9th December, 4 pm Where: St George's Church, Jesmond, NE2 2TF Tickets: £5 payable on the door (cash please) - free for children. Raffle tickets will be available for £1 per strip. Details for Performers: The rehearsal starts at 1:30pm Please wear black clothes where possible, but festive additions are welcome (including Christmas jumpers!) Please bring a music stand with your name on Bring a drink and a snack for the break between rehearsal and performance.

When: Saturday 9th December, 4 pm Where: St George’s Church, Jesmond, NE2 2TF Tickets: £5 payable on the door (cash please) – free for children. Raffle tickets will be available for £1 …

15/03/2023

Only two days to go until our residential at Ford Castle!

Parents/carers please see emails for full details, packing list and emergency contacts.

23/02/2023

Dedicated hospitality entrance, prime view seat, champagne and canape reception, menu of sharing platters, all inclusive bar, access to post show lounge and entertainment, take home pizza

08/12/2022

When: Saturday 10th December, 2:30pm Where: Brunswick Methodist Church, Brunswick Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7BJ Tickets: £5 payable on the door (cash please). Raffle tickets will be available for £1 per strip. Details for Performers: The rehearsal starts at 12:30pm Please wear black clothes where possible, but festive additions are welcome (including Christmas jumpers!) Please bring a music stand with your name on

When: Saturday 10th December, 2:30pm Where: Brunswick Methodist Church, Brunswick Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7BJ Tickets: £5 payable on the door (cash please). Raffle tickets will be available…

25/09/2022

Our new term is now in full swing and we've enjoyed meeting lots of new players!

Music for the String Orchestra can now be downloaded from our website, with Symphony Orchestra music to follow soon:

String Orchestra, Autumn Term 2022 Violin 1 Violin 2 Violin 3 Viola Cello

09/09/2022

Just a reminder that our rehearsals start up again tomorrow at St. Andrew's, 2:30-5:30pm.

07/05/2022

Well done to our musicians for a fantastic concert this afternoon!