Dates: Sat 23 and Sun 24 November 2024
Timings: 12:30 pm – 4:45 pm Saturday, 12 pm – 3:45 pm Sunday, with 3:45 pm – 4:05 sharing
Location: Purbeck School Wareham
Cost: £40 per participant. Under 25s and / and concessions / disability allowance FREE
Join musicians of all ages for a special weekend playing Vaughan Williams’ London Symphony, Movement 1 and Hans Zimmer and Klaus Badelt’s Pirates of the Caribbean – conducted by our very own CEO, Dougie Scarfe!
Bringing together BSO talented Amateur Musicians and National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO) musicians for the first time, this inclusive event is open to all musicians, coached by BSO musicians and culminating in an informal concert to family and friends.
If you’re a young disabled musician aged 11+ and have been playing your electronic or traditional instrument for a while, come and spend a fun and relaxed weekend as part of an orchestra – we can adapt parts for different levels and instruments.
Or if you are Grade 5 ability or above, come and be part of this extraordinary symphonic sound, in a weekend of sharing experiences and learning from each other, whilst breaking down barriers to music.
Sign up now and be part of the future of inclusive symphonic music with the BSO!
11 – 16 years to be accompanied by a guardian. Free for all under 25s and concessions.
Deadline to book: Monday 7th October
Please note we can offer a small travel bursary available, please get in touch if you need any financial support.
Here’s the detail……
With people playing orchestral instruments alongside new and adaptive instruments, parts will be created for different instruments and levels of playing. Clarion, LinnStrument and other non-traditional orchestral instruments welcome!
As part of the project, we’ll provide…
- Adapted parts for different levels and formats.
- Parts created for non-orchestral instruments.
- Online learning materials to help you practice and prepare for the rehearsal.
- Musical support throughout the ensemble.
If you play an instrument that isn’t in the booking list please get in touch with Evie at eallsopp@bsorchestra.co.uk to request a part. We welcome all instruments!
If you need the score in a different format, e.g. large format, XML for Braille transcription, particular patterns for Clarion etc please specify. Be as detailed as you can in order to help us to make your part right for you!
You will receive your part and learning resources by Monday 21st October. Please come to the weekend well prepared and contact us if you would like more advice or help learning.
Symphony from Scratch is generously supported by:
The Pointer Family Trust
The Valentine Charitable Trust
In partnership with:
Allianz Musical Insurance (AMI), supporting Partner of BSO Resound since its formation and continues to support the BSO’s work in ensuring a creative and vibrant world of inclusive music-making.
National Open Youth Orchestra
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