Coda Music Centre

The Orchestra is open to children aged 4 and upwards and is led by Jack Maguire, a former co-leader of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Musician in Residence at The Arts by The Sea Festival in Bournemouth. The project has has been running since 2004 and is an inspirational and creative opportunity for young people who might otherwise not find the opportunity to learn and play music. It explores a range of genres including traditional, folk, classical and popular music and offers a scholarship scheme to support the most gifted and committed young players to receive individual tuition and support in taking graded exams.

Where does it happen?

Every Saturday at St. Clement's Church, Boscombe. In addition, there are a number of both individual and group coaching sessions at both St.Clement’s and Bethany Junior School. Plus there are a number of exciting performance opportunities which take place throughout the year.

Fiddlers (all ages and standards) are all welcome!
Coda Fiddle Orchestra also welcomes volunteers who might help with administration, preparing refreshments, concert and events support and technical help. 

Sponsors and Donors

Coda Fiddle Orchestra has been supported by a wide variety of funders including;

• The Rotary Club of Bournemouth

• Children In Need

• JP Morgan

• Bournemouth Borough Council/Dorset Music Services (Soundstorm)

• The Mayor of Bournemouth

• The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation

• Comic Relief

• Numerous individual and private donors

If you would like to make a donation to support the work of Coda Fiddle Orchestra please Contact Coda Music.

Director - Jack Maguire A.R.A.M
Honorary Patron - Nigel Kennedy
President - Maurice Patterson MBE

How can I get involved in the Coda Fiddle Orchestra?

If you would like to participate in Coda Fiddle Orchestra or just want to know a bit more about it – then please telephone Coda Music Trust on 01425 276161 or email: contact@coda.org.uk or visit their Facebook page here