GLOUCESTERSHIRE music are looking for the very best Cotswold musicians to get involved with their award winning groups.

The music service, run by Gloucestershire County Council, have more than 16 music centres and groups, all aimed at providing opportunities for musicians.

Although the organisation provides opportunities for players of all ages and abilities, the county’s youth music groups and adult groups are focusing on the opportunities for advanced players to join their groups.

Gloucestershire Youth Orchestra are holding open auditions this Sunday, September 11, between 10am and 4pm at the Colwell Arts Centre, Derby Road, Gloucester.

The award winning Gloucestershire Youth Wind Orchestra are seeking advanced youth wind, brass and percussionists to join its 55 strong band who rehearse each Thursday at St Peters High School.

The Gloucestershire Symphonic Wind Orchestra will also be holding auditions throughout September for advanced adult wind, brass and percussionists. A minimum grade 7 is required.

The band rehearses each Monday, 7pm to 8pm, in Gloucester and potential new members can come along for a trial rehearsal at Colwell Arts Centre, on Mondays.

Councillor Paul McLain, cabinet member for children and younger people, said: “Gloucestershire Music has won a number of national awards in recent years, but are always on the look out for new musicians to join us."

For more details visit gloucestershiremusic.co.uk.