Perform alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra!

• 6 December 2011

  

  Sign up now to take part in the BBC Concert Orchestra's Devon OR Cornwall Family Orchestra & Chorus

  We'll be running workshops with both the Devon and the Cornwall Family Orchestra and Chorus side-by-side in January and February to devise, create and rehearse a piece of music to be performed alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra in a special event at Plymouth Pavilions.

  The two Family Orchestras will come together with the BBC Concert Orchestra on Saturday 3 March 2012 to celebrate the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2012, and you can be a part of it!

  Anyone can take part in our Family Orchestras. They're for mums, dads, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, grandparents and neighbours. Everyone is welcome from keen amateurs to those who've never played in an orchestra or sang in a choir before. We're encouraging as many members of families to take part as possible. We operate a no drop-off policy for children so mums and dads, be brave and take part as well. From past experience we know that more family members taking part, means more fun.

  ***Devon Family Orchestra & Chorus Workshop Dates***

  11 & 12 February 2012
  Venue: Plymouth

  25 & 26 February 2012 : Joint weekend with both Devon and Cornwall Family Orchestras.
  Venue: possibly Cornwall to accommodate numbers

  3 March 2012 : Performance day!
  Venue: Plymouth Pavilions

  ***Cornwall Family Orchestra & Chorus Workshop Dates***

  28 & 29 January 2012: Cornwall Family Orchestra Weekend
  Venue: Truro

  25 & 26 February 2012: Joint weekend with both Devon and Cornwall Family Orchestras.
  Venue: possibly Cornwall to accommodate numbers

  3 March 2012: Performance day!
  Venue: Plymouth Pavilions

  How to sign up
  Once you've chosen which Family Orchestra you'd like to join, email us on bbcco@bbc.co.uk to tell us who you are and what instruments you play. You must be able to commit to all of the workshops for your chosen Family Orchestra as well as the performance day.

  Are there any joining restrictions?
  We welcome families of all shapes and sizes. The minimum age is 7, and all children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the project.

  Please note : We have to limit the number of places, so register your interest early! We hope to be able to include everyone, but need to make sure we have a balanced group of instruments. We won't be selecting according to level or experience

   

   

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