LYDIAN TRAINING ORCHESTRA
The Training Orchestra, founded
by June Clements in 1989, provides the opportunity for young
musicians to gain orchestral experience of a high standard from
their early days of learning their instrument. Many players go on
to become members of the main Lydian Orchestra and there are also
shared performances with them at some concerts. The Lydian
Training Orchestra is under the direction of its Artistic
Director, Ethan Merrick.
Who can
join?
The Training Orchestra is open to players aged 8 – 15
the minimum standard required is:
Strings - Grade 4 or above
(Wind and Brass- Grade 5 or above - but see note in red below about 2010
courses)
Enjoying the sun at Dorton House October 2007
Two weekend courses are run each year during the autumn and spring terms. Both courses include full rehearsals plus sectional coaching sessions by wind and string specialists, culminating in an informal concert for parents and friends. They also include organised recreational time.
The next Course will be from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st March 2010 at Amherst School, Riverhead and the course following this will be from Friday 8th October to Sunday 10th October 2010.
For
Further Information and details of future courses
Please contact Margaret Parker who is the Lydian Training
Orchestra Administrator
Tel. 01732 456831..... E-mail: margaretcparker@btinternet.com
Great News for Training
Orchestra Players!
It has been decided that Lydian Training
Orchestra members who are currently attending a Training Orchestra Course will
be admitted free to all Lydian Concerts. The concession applies only
to the Player. If you wish to take advantage of the offer
please ring 0845 644 4712 (Main Lydian Contact No.) for advice
as to how to get tickets as the arrangements vary from concert to concert..