# Bristol Pre-Conservatoire ## Posts - [Hello world!](https://bristol-preconservatoire.com/hello-world/): Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! ## Pages - [Auditions 2026](https://bristol-preconservatoire.com/auditions-2026/): Auditions 2026 Auditions are being held for the 2026-2027 Academic Year on 17 May 2026, 2-5pm at Cote Ln, Westbury on Trym, Bristol BS9 3UN.  —– Minimum requirements: Intermediate programme Grade 6+ technical standard, motivation and musical curiosity. Find out more about the intermediate programme here. Advanced programme Grade 7+ technical standard, excellent motivation and a high level of musical curiosity. Find out more about the advanced programme here. —– Audition format for both programmes: Audition takes c. 10 minutes. Applicants must come prepared to play two contrasting pieces on one or more instruments (accompanist provided). Audition will include a […] - [Book a band](https://bristol-preconservatoire.com/book-a-band/): Gigs We offer classical and jazz ensembles for concerts, weddings, ceremonies and parties around Bristol. Our groups are made up of a mixture of professionals and advanced Pre-Con students, and are charged at competitive rates. In booking an ensemble you are giving Pre-Con students valuable professional music experience in preparation for future musical careers. Get in touch at bristolpreconservatoire@gmail.com to make an enquiry. Line-ups Jazz 3-, 4-, and 5-piece  String quartet (mixed classical and non-classical repertoire) Vocal group Wind group Please feel free to request repertoire when making an enquiry. - [Alumni](https://bristol-preconservatoire.com/alumni/): Alumni Carlos Rodríguez Otero  Carlos Rodríguez Otero spent three very happy years (2014–17) at the Bristol Pre-Conservatoire as a violinist and pianist, gaining valuable orchestral and chamber music experience. Born in Santiago de Compostela and raised in Bristol, he went on to read Music at Queens’ College, Cambridge, where he was a choral scholar, later singing as a Tenor Lay Clerk at St John’s College. Since 2024, Carlos has been Director of Music at St Edmund Hall, Oxford, and maintains an international career as a choral conductor and singer with groups such as Tenebrae. He also teaches and supervises at […] - [Cookie Policy](https://bristol-preconservatoire.com/cookie-policy/): Cookie Policy Effective Date: 06-Dec-2023 Last Updated: 06-Dec-2023   What are cookies? This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them, the types of cookies we use i.e, the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used, and how to manage the cookie settings. Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when the website is loaded on your browser. These cookies help us make the website function properly, make it more secure, provide better user experience, and understand how the website […] - [Privacy Policy](https://bristol-preconservatoire.com/privacy-policy/): PRIVACY POLICYLast updated December 06, 2023 This privacy notice for Bristol Pre-Conservatoire (‘we‘, ‘us‘, or ‘our‘), describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share (‘process‘) your information when you use our services (‘Services‘), such as when you: Visit our website at https://bristol-preconservatoire.com, or any website of ours that links to this privacy notice Engage with us in other related ways, including any sales, marketing, or events Questions or concerns? Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. […] - [Contact Us](https://bristol-preconservatoire.com/contact-us/): To find out more and to audition, please email our programme manager, Chris Green, on: bristolpreconservatoire@gmail.com Get in Touch via this form - [Testimonials](https://bristol-preconservatoire.com/testimonials/): Testimonials ‘Pre-con is a welcoming, friendly and supportive environment that has significantly improved my musicality, listening skills and has significantly broadened my musical knowledge and widened my listening.’ (Student, Spring 2026) ‘It’s a fantastic space to learn, grow and find joy in music. The repertoire is always strong and the tutors encouraging. There is a great balance of pushing for excellence with a supportive and respectful feedback.’ (Student, Spring 2026) ‘This concert was the best yet! I’ve made some really great friends through precon and I think precon has been the best musical activity I’ve ever done.’ (Student, Spring 2026) […] - [Programmes](https://bristol-preconservatoire.com/programmes/): Advanced Programme Location and Time Our advanced students meet in St Monica’s Trust in Westbury-on-Trym every Wednesday evening during term-time from 6:30pm – 9:30pm. Fees The cost is £41 a week for advanced students to include all chamber tuition and general musicianship training. Fees are paid mid-term on invoice. Bursaries are available – please email bristolpreconservatoire@gmail.com to find out more. Opportunities Intensive small-group ensemble training delivered by inspirational performing musicians Interactive workshops Prize-winning guest performers Workshop leaders from conservatoires and universities Aural skills and singing Improvisation training for all instruments Professional skills development incl. performance opportunities & recording / sound […] - [About](https://bristol-preconservatoire.com/about/): What is Bristol Pre-Conservatoire? Founded by Dr Jonathan James in 2012, Bristol Pre-Con is an evening school for young classical and jazz musicians, providing weekly ensemble training in Bristol. Our talented students come together in a fun yet challenging environment to develop ensemble skills and complete musicianship. It’s a community of like minds, drawn from all over the city and further afield. We encourage curiosity, creativity and versatility, building the skill-set required for today’s professional musician. Our approach to theory is to learn through doing, applying concepts and ideas on the instrument and voice, complementing what is taught on the school […] - [Homepage](https://bristol-preconservatoire.com/): Challenge Yourself About Founded by Jonathan James in 2012, we are an evening school for young classical and jazz musicians, providing weekly ensemble training in Bristol. Our talented students come together in a fun yet challenging environment to develop ensemble skills and complete musicianship. More about “I can honestly say that Pre-Con has changed my son’s musical life.” View Testimonials ‘The opportunities you are giving my daughter are wonderful. I am so proud.’View Testimonials ‘It’s great to see so many teenagers taking part and the atmosphere is so friendly.’View Testimonials‘I really enjoy being able to play with like-minded musicians in […] ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/bristol-preconservatoire.com/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)