Come And Play Elgar 1

Following the success of our last Come and Play event, we’re once more welcoming amateur musicians from all over the country for a day of rehearsals and an informal performance. This year it’s the turn of Elgar’s 1^st Symphony, full of incredible melodies and breathtaking drama.

Come and Play welcomes musicians of all ages to experience the joys and challenges of Elgar’s symphonic writing in an enjoyable and relaxed environment. English Symphony Orchestra musicians will be on hand to give coaching and encouragement throughout the day.

Directed by the ESO’s associate conductor Joe Davies, the day culminates in an informal play through for family and friends at 4pm.

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‘I really enjoyed it, a rare opportunity for amateur players to play a very challenging piece – and a challenge for me personally playing 1st bassoon! Great to play alongside some very accomplished professional players and have their input in the sectional rehearsal! Well done all the organisers for your hard work and to Michael KY for the superb conducting and directing!’

Previous experience of this work is not essential, and there’s no need to audition, but we recommend that applicants are Grade 7+ or equivalent standard.

Please tell us a little bit about your orchestral experience on the application form here.

All applications are processed on a ‘first come, first served’ basis and payment will be requested once your application is accepted.

Tickets

Please complete the application form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDHqrYU8RRg0jEB-4dlmq04HSDL0mKvfO4IvaS6lj9OOBGYA/viewform

All applications are processed on a ‘first come, first served’ basis and payment will be requested once your application is accepted. Your place is only guaranteed once payment has been made.

Admission by pre-booked ticket only

Tickets £25 (adults) including tea/coffee/cakes throughout the day

Under 18’s are free but places still need to be booked and participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult (also free, unless performing)

We look forward to welcoming you!