Warwickshire Music announce two major new orchestras

Warwickshire Music, in partnership with Coventry and Solihull music services, is delighted to announce the creation of two exciting new ensembles hoping to attract musically-minded students from across the region. 

Regional Youth Orchestra

The new Regional Youth Orchestra will meet three times a year for a two-day orchestral course, led by tutors from all three music services and top quality guest conductors, followed by a performance in a major local venue.  The University of Warwick Arts Centre has agreed to be the home for this exciting new group and will host the first two courses, (January and March 2020), with a performance in the Butterworth Hall in March. The third orchestral session will take place at the Warwick Schools’ Foundation in Warwick at the end of June as part of their week long Arts Festival.

Working in partnership with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, the courses will provide many more opportunities for collaborative adventures with both the NYO and NYO Inspire Orchestra.

Brass, wind and percussion students will be invited to take part in the Regional Youth Orchestra and further details on membership will be available soon.

Regional Strings Orchestra

The Regional Strings Orchestra will form the core of the brand new Regional Youth Orchestra launching in January 2020. 

Applications are invited from advanced players of grade 6 standard and above who are in full time education.

Orchestra rehearsals will take place on Fridays from 7pm to 9pm at Kings High School, Warwick and will be directed by Artistic Director of Music at the school, Mr. Alex Laing, who also conducts at a national level for the Children's Orchestra and Youth String Orchestra. The first rehearsal will be held on Friday 20 September.

Further information about both groups can be found at www.warwickshiremusichub.org/