The Symphonie music school, serving the communes of Biard, Vouneuil-sous-Biard, Fontaine-le-Comte, and Béruges, began its 2026-2027 season in September. With approximately a hundred students, the school aims to promote musical practice in the region and foster the joy of playing together.
This academic year is marked by the launch of a children's choir and the evolution of the fanfare into the Symphonie Orchestra. This new ensemble is designed to accommodate a wide range of instruments and musicians from various backgrounds, enhancing collective musical engagement.
Symphonie offers individual lessons for technical skill development and progress, while also emphasizing ensemble playing. Eight instruments are taught: piano, violin, flute, guitar, harp, saxophone, drums, and double bass. Early music discovery sessions are available for children as young as 3, and introductory courses for those over 6 prepare them for instrumental learning.
Collective practices, including workshops for contemporary music, jazz, the Cord'eol workshop, the children's choir, and the Symphonie Orchestra, are central to the school's activities.
Symphonie also actively participates in the local cultural life through performances in nursing homes, during the Téléthon, at Christmas markets, and other community events. Teachers also contribute by engaging with nurseries and schools to introduce music to younger children.
Several upcoming events are scheduled for the remainder of the year: on November 15th at 4 PM, the association's general assembly will be held at the Vouneuil-sous-Biard town hall, featuring a concert by the teachers; on December 5th, students will perform at the EHPAD in Béruges, participate in the Biard Téléthon, and animate the Christmas market in Fontaine-le-Comte; and on December 20th, the Cord'eol ensemble will perform at the church in Pouzioux-la-Jarrie.
The school welcomes individuals of all ages and skill levels. Registrations for collective workshops, early music sessions, and introductory courses remain open throughout the year, subject to availability. For more information, visit their website at symphonie-emri.fr, or find them on Facebook (@SymphonieEmri) and Instagram (@symphonie86).
