Discover how great music comes together through attendance at one of the Orchestra’s open rehearsals. This is a unique opportunity for university and college students to watch a professional orchestra at work, discover how a performance takes shape and observe how the Orchestra prepares for a public performance.

This opportunity is offered free to students. Please note that numbers are limited and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.

Repertoire being rehearsed will be confirmed prior to the rehearsal date, as rehearsal running orders are subject to change.

Season Week 6 - Steve Reich + w. Colin Currie

Rehearsal Wednesday 8 November 10.30am – 12.00pm | The Queens Hall Edinburgh
Concert Thursday 9 November 7.30 – 9.30pm | The Queens Hall Edinburgh

Steve Reich's Pulse is the composer's most reflective work, a classic minimalism from the founding father of the genre. Edinburgh-born international percussion soloist Colin Currie directs the SCO ensemble with propulsive rhythm and calming contemplation. Radio Re-write reworks two iconic songs by rock band Radiohead.

Find out more about the Concert here - Steve Reich +

Season Week 13 – Berlioz, Mozart and Ravel w. François Leleux & Carolyn Sampson

Rehearsal Tuesday 30 January 10.30 – 12.00 tbc | The Queens Hall Edinburgh tbc
Concert Thursday 1 February 14.00 – 16.00 | The Queens Hall Edinburgh

Find out more about the Concert here - Berlioz, Mozart and Ravel

Season Week 21 – Ravel Piano Concerto w. Andrew Manze & Steven Osborne

Rehearsal Tuesday 23 April 10.30 – 12.00 tbc | The Queens Hall Edinburgh tbc
Concert Thursday 25 April 19.30 – 21.30 | The Queens Hall Edinburgh

Find out more about the Concert here - Ravel Piano Concerto

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For more information about the Orchestra's open rehearsals for schools, please contact Creative Learning Producer (Education & Talent Development) Atzi Muramatsu at connect@sco.org.uk.