FESTivAL OF yOuTh ORChESTRAS
FESTivAL OF yOuTh ORChESTRAS
MonDaY 29tH JUlY- WEDnESDaY 31St JUlY
Conductors Course
MUSic EDUcation cEntrE, 10aM-5pM
the Young Musicians programme is host to a nonresidential course for wouldbe conductors which includes technical advice in addition to valuable podium time with participating orchestras. open to those aged 16- 25 who play a musical instrument at a minimum level of Grade 8 distinction.
cost: £ 225 for the three-day course
MonDaY 29tH JUlY- FriDaY 2nD aUGUSt
Orchestral Summer School
MUSic EDUcation cEntrE, 10aM-4pM
a non-residential summer school for 8-16 year olds who have reached at least Grade 1 level. including sessions in Dalcroze and Kodály with tutors from the national Youth String orchestra, plus opportunities to play side-byside with visiting orchestras.
cost: £ 100 for the five-day course
MonDaY 29tH JUlY- FriDaY 2nD aUGUSt
Open Studio Summer School
MUSic EDUcation cEntrE, 10aM-4pM
a non-residential summer school for 8 to 16 years olds. participants have the chance to meet others with the same interests, explore musical experiences, play in an ensemble or band and perform at Sage Gateshead during the course.
cost: £ 100 for the five-day course
© Mark Savage tHUrSDaY 1St aUGUSt national Youth String Orchestra Intermediate Ensemble
Hall tWo, 4pM programme to include: nielsen Suite for string orchestra op. 1( first movement) Bartók Music for children Mozart church Sonata K. 245 Vivaldi concerto for four violins in B minor Demonstration of Dalcroze Eurythmics and Kodály Musicianship work a specialist string chamber orchestra made up of young string players. Directed by rachel Erdos. tickets: £ 5
AFTERnOOn COnCERT BACK STAGE PASS FOR UnDER 18s: £ 3( includes an interval refreshment and concert). Hang out backstage before the concert and hear more about the programme and the orchestra from the performers. Meet at Welcome Desk at 2.45pm. not available online.
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