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Mark Wigglesworth

Mark Wigglesworth

Chief Conductor

BSO Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth

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Symphony from Scratch

Symphony from Scratch

An inclusive weekend of symphonic music making
The Purbeck School, Wareham

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Maggie’s Family Orchestra
Ongoing  

Maggie's is an independent charity with centres beside major cancer hospitals across the UK, offering professional support for anything from treatment side effects to money worries.
The aim of Maggie’s Family Orchestra is to create a welcoming and safe environment for participants to bond and develop social engagement, make memories, and share time together. The group explores music and instruments, develops musical skills and works together to form a creative musical ensemble that reflects the group and its members.

Maggie’s Family Orchestra sessions:

Maggie’s, 101 Tremona Road, Southampton SO16 6HU

Saturdays from 10am – 12.30pm

  • September 20
  • October 4, 18
  • November 1, 15, 29

If you are interested in joining, please contact: Will Ham @ Maggie’s, Southampton

 

Forthcoming Event

Musical Moments

Musical Moments with the BSO’s Teatime Trio is a relaxed chamber performance in the informal and social environment of Maggie’s, Southampton. It combines easy-listening repertoire with tea, coffee, cake, and chat.

Maggie’s, 101 Tremona Road, Southampton SO16 6HU

Thursday, 16 October, at 5.30pm.

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