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Family and Children's Concerts · The Orchestra offers three thrilling and contrasting programmes entitled: · Around the World in 80 Minutes · The Carnival of the Animals · The Teddy Bears Picnic
Examples of Workshops · The Petersfield Musical Festival - the orchestra was joined for part of the programme by talented young local dancers from the Anne Blumlein School of Dance. · Coaching the Orchestra of the Kings School, Ely who joined the orchestra in a performance of Hary Janos by Kodaly featuring solo cimbalom · With the Bristol Cathedral Girls Choir at Bristol Cathedral
Masterclasses · Marianne and Geoffrey’s masterclasses are very popular. Pupils of any age or standard benefit from friendly, positive and expert advice. Geoffrey Pratley is a Professor of Accompaniment and Singing at the Royal Academy of Music and Trinity College, London. He is also a Senior ABRSM Examiner.
Schools · Senior and Saturday Morning Schools - Groups and chamber music · Primary schools - group singing accompanied by classroom instruments, followed by a violin and piano demonstration by Marianne and Geoffrey.
“Thank you for the super work you did with our children. They loved it and talked about it for days afterwards. The concert too was absolutely fantastic—the little girl I bought hasn’t stopped listening to your CD yet!” Music Co-ordinator, St Mary’s Primary School, Kelvedon, Essex
“Marianne’s warmth, enthusiasm and the orchestra’s virtuosity captured young and old alike; a perfect family concert” Mari Markus Gomori Concerts for Children |
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We were all delighted with the concert by the Orchestra - everyone was caught up with the exuberance and panache of the performance and the audience went away very happy and demanding that we ask you back again Secretary, Luton Music Club |
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I am very pleased that you had such good feedback - so did I - and I would be happy to plan another date with you for next August if you would like to return Aldeburgh Foundation |
