SCO Connect events
Don Giovanni Study Day
Following a highly successful study day about Berlioz, SCO Connect is thrilled to welcome back David Cairns to tell us about Mozart and his operas, focussing on Don Giovanni – the landmark concert which opens the 10/11 season. This day will be a chance to meet and learn from the author of the highly praised book Mozart and His Operas.
Tickets cost £25 and include refreshments, lunch, and a complimentary concert programme for the linked concert.
For details of how to book click here
Exploring Music I - Session 2
SCO Connect and The University of Edinburgh Open Studies Department have teamed up to provide two evening courses this Season, led by composer Jennifer Martin.
Both courses will guide you through music performed in the SCO Season and introduce you to the world of the SCO, with player visits, concert trips and an opportunity to meet Principal Conductor, Robin Ticciati.
Exploring Music I: This ten-session course is a general introduction and no previous knowledge is necessary.
You can book and pay for this course or get a copy of the Open Studies brochure by logging on to the Open Studies website or calling 0131 650 4400.
Voice Academy rehearsal
Fri 8th Oct
In February 2011, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra will be joined by a massed chorus of 300 voices of all ages from across the City of Edinburgh for a very special concert - The Voice of a City!
A choir of primary school children (Voice Academy), and an adult community choir will be performing Edward Harper’s affectionate portrait of Edinburgh, The Voice of a City
Voice Academy is funded by Creative Scotland and is open to P6 and P7 pupils at City of Edinburgh Schools. 5 Academies meet across the city on Friday afternoons and work with teaching musicians developing vocal technique and repertoire. The sessions last for an hour and are about fun and working together.
StAFCO - Come and Play
In 2010/11 SCO Connect and the University of St Andrews are launching a brand new Community Orchestra in St Andrews. The St Andrews and Fife Community Orchestra (StAFCO) will be conducted by Gillian Craig and rehearse at the Younger Hall, St Andrews.
This weekend is a chance for anybody to have fun playing music in beautiful St Andrews, with sectional tuition from SCO musicians. If you would like to join StAFCO but aren't sure whether it's for you then this is your chance to try it out, meet everyone, and have a go.
StAFCO - Come and Play
In 2010/11 SCO Connect and the University of St Andrews are launching a brand new Community Orchestra in St Andrews. The St Andrews and Fife Community Orchestra (StAFCO) will be conducted by Gillian Craig and rehearse at the Younger Hall, St Andrews.
This weekend is a chance for anybody to have fun playing music in beautiful St Andrews, with sectional tuition from SCO musicians. If you would like to join StAFCO but aren't sure whether it's for you then this is your chance to try it out, meet everyone, and have a go.
Wind Farm - Booking opens
Wind Farm visits Aberdeen on 4th and 5th December. It is a weekend of music-making and an opportunity for amateur musicians to play as part of a wind orchestra. Wind Farm allows wind, brass and percussion players to get more involved compared to an orchestra weekend.
For details of how to book a place on the weekend click here
Exploring Music I - Session 3
SCO Connect and The University of Edinburgh Open Studies Department have teamed up to provide two evening courses this Season, led by composer Jennifer Martin.
Both courses will guide you through music performed in the SCO Season and introduce you to the world of the SCO, with player visits, concert trips and an opportunity to meet Principal Conductor, Robin Ticciati.
Exploring Music I: This ten-session course is a general introduction and no previous knowledge is necessary.
You can book and pay for this course or get a copy of the Open Studies brochure by logging on to the Open Studies website or calling 0131 650 4400.
StAFCO rehearsal
SCO Connect and the University of St Andrews have launched a brand new Community Orchestra in St Andrews. The St Andrews and Fife Community Orchestra (StAFCO) is conducted by Gillian Craig and rehearses at the Younger Hall, St Andrews.
Pre-concert Talk
New Romantics
Ingram Marshall talks bout his work Orphic Memories receiving its European premiere.
All pre-concert talks are free to ticket holders.
Pre-concert Talk
New Romantics I
Ingram Marshall talks bout his work Orphic Memories receiving its European premiere.
All pre-concert talks are free to ticket holders.
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