First orchestral workshop for young musicians a success
Talented young musicians from across the region attended the inaugural Orchestral Experience Workshop at the University of Warwick Arts Centre on Friday 4th January.
The music services of Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull are working in partnership to ensure the future of orchestral playing and the workshop signalled the start of a range of exciting opportunities for young musicians interested in orchestral performance.
The orchestral workshop was also a first opportunity to work in partnership with both the university Arts Centre and the National Youth Orchestra.
The students, including 45 from Warwickshire, worked with professional conductors Robin Newton and Alex Laing, supported by tutors from the three music services. They then had the opportunity to sit alongside members of the National Youth Orchestra in a rehearsal and performance of Finlandia by Sibelius. The final flourish was the opportunity for the workshop students to attend the concert in the Butterworth Hall by the 163 members of the National Youth Orchestra.
Director of Warwickshire Music, Jeremy Dibb, said: ‘the music services of Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire are determined to support and ensure the future of orchestral playing for our talented young students. Our very first orchestral workshop has proved how successful our partnership plans are going to be. We look forward to more events like this and to establishing a regional youth orchestra from September 2019.’