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Non-Auditioned Orchestral workshops for young musicians

Orchestral Days are designed to support young musicians in the earlier stages of their playing, who are not already part of our auditioned orchestras. They are delivered around England for the children local to the venue by our friendly and experienced tutor team.

They are free to attend and open to any young musician in years 4-9 playing between grades 2-5. You don’t have to have taken grade exams or to audition to join.

Orchestral Days typically run from 10-4pm and include learning a specially arranged ensemble piece in the morning and exploring creative composition and improvisation in the afternoon.

Explore this page to find out where our next Orchestral Days will be.

Upcoming Orchestral Days

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