Music is proven to bring social and health benefits to the lives of people, and at BSO we believe everyone should be able to have the chance to create and perform music with others.
The sessions are run by our Associate, Emma Welton, who helps participants to shape the music, explore new ways to create sound and enjoy the social element of music in a comfortable environment.
Exeter Community Family Orchestra provides a common meeting ground, regardless of music taste, experience or ability. It promotes shared experiences across generations and provides a musical family for those living on their own.
Exeter Community Family Orchestra
Read more about BSO Associate Musician Emma Welton.
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All you need to bring is a mug for a hot drink – if you want one. Perhaps check the weather forecast and wear appropriate clothes, as we do go outside into nature.
We also provide instruments, although you are more than welcome to bring your own. You may attend as many or as few sessions as you like.
22nd June 2025 – 11am – 3pm
A Musical Picnic
Meeting place: Hoopern Valley picnic table – precise location: https://w3w.co/walks.combining.change
11am – 12.30pm rehearse
12.30pm – 1.15pm picnic with audience, friends, family.
1.15 – 2.30pm music – Earthlings scores + ‘take a turn’.
2.30pm – 3pm wind up, pack up.
Please join us for our Musical Picnic. Bring food to share, something to sit on, folding chair and picnic blanket recommended and, if you wish, a musical turn!
Please email Emma to confirm whether you will be coming 22nd June.
And whether you’d like to do a turn. emma@emmawelton.net
If you are interested in joining the Exeter Community Family Orchestra, and are in the Exeter/Devon area, do contact Evie Allsopp whose details are in the contact section of this page.
A multi-generational group who find joy making music together
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