SCO Connect events
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.
Comparing Notes Glasgow Session 3
Comparing notes are our informal and in-depth discussion groups based around a series of four concerts. Not only do the groups offer the chance to learn about some of the music before you hear it, but they also give you the opportunity to reflect on the concerts, discuss it and lots more in future weeks.
Voice Academy rehearsal
Fri 3rd Dec
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.
Wind Farm Aberdeen 2010
Wind Farm 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. You will spend the Saturday and Sunday rehearsing with a professional conductor with SCO musicians on hand for sectional coaching and to give hints and tips! The weekend ends with an opportunity to show off all your hard work to friends and family with an informal performance.
Wind Farm Aberdeen 2010-11
Wind Farm 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. You will spend the Saturday and Sunday rehearsing with a professional conductor with SCO musicians on hand for sectional coaching and to give hints and tips! The weekend ends with an opportunity to show off all your hard work to friends and family with an informal performance.
Exploring Music I - Session 10
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.
The Voice of a City - Community Choir rehearsal
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, complete with the One o’Clock Gun, Sean Connery and Miss Jean Brodie!
Tonight the Community Choir rehearse with SCO Chorusmaster Gregory Batsleer
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.
Voice Academy rehearsal
Fri 10th Dec
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.
Comparing Notes Glasgow Session 4
Comparing notes are our informal and in-depth discussion groups based around a series of four concerts. Not only do the groups offer the chance to learn about some of the music before you hear it, but they also give you the opportunity to reflect on the concerts, discuss it and lots more in future weeks.
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