Southeast-Hampshire Youth Orchestra Workshop - 15th November 2026

Southeast-Hampshire Youth Orchestra (SHYO) Workshop – Sunday 15th November 2026 Led by conductor Ben Qureshi

Join SHYO for a new orchestral workshop experience, bringing together young musicians for a full day of rehearsal, learning and performance.
This workshop will focus on Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 in D major, one of the great works of the Romantic orchestral repertoire. Players will have the opportunity to rehearse and perform a complete symphony in a friendly, supportive and inspiring ensemble environment.

The workshop is open to confident sight-readers (approximately Grade 6+ standard) who enjoy playing orchestral music and want to develop their ensemble skills.

The day will include:

• Full orchestra rehearsals led by conductor Ben Qureshi
• The opportunity to explore and perform a major symphonic work
• Refreshments provided during the day
• A short informal performance for friends and family at the end of the workshop

Workshop schedule:

Rehearsal: 11:00am – 3:00pm (including breaks)
Performance for friends and family: 4:00pm
Finish: by 5:00pm at the latest

Repertoire: Johannes Brahms – Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73

Cost: £20 per person

Venue: Newlands Academy Primary School, PO7 3FE (Free parking available on site)

🎻 Instrument allocation
When purchasing your ticket, please select the orchestral part you would like to play (for example: Violin 1, Flute 2, Trumpet 1, Horn, Tuba, Percussion, etc.).

Each section has a limited number of places to ensure a balanced orchestra and the best possible experience for all participants. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Once a section is full, that option will no longer be available.

If you have any questions, please contact us at:[email protected]