Southeast-Hampshire Youth Orchestra Workshop - 17th January 2027
Newlands Academy Primary School, Waterlooville, PO7 3FE
Sunday 17th January 2027 12:00PM
Southeast-Hampshire Youth Orchestra (SHYO) Workshop – Sunday 17th January 2027 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’ 'Academic Festival Overture' and an arrangement of highlights from the musical 'Wicked'. 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 5+ standard) who enjoy playing orchestral music and want to develop their ensemble skills.
The day will include:
Rehearsal: 12:00am – 4:15pm (including breaks)
Performance for friends and family: 4:40pm
Finish: by 5:00pm at the latest
Cost: £15 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]
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’ 'Academic Festival Overture' and an arrangement of highlights from the musical 'Wicked'. 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 5+ 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
Rehearsal: 12:00am – 4:15pm (including breaks)
Performance for friends and family: 4:40pm
Finish: by 5:00pm at the latest
Cost: £15 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]
Event Details
From 12:00PM to 5:00PM
