What a wonderful start to live activity in 2023…
On Tuesday, Orchestras for All welcomed 120 school students to the Midlands Arts Centre in Birmingham for its first Modulo Meet of the spring – and it was pure joy.
From calming stretches during group warmups and energetic sectionals to conducting demos with young people and full orchestra rehearsals, it was surely a day to remember and we’d like to extend our thanks to all those involved (including two of our inspiring Ambassadors, Chloe and Noah!).
Next week, we’ll be taking the Modulo Programme to Cecil Sharp House in London and the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester but before we do, scroll down for a few of this week’s musical highlights!
Orchestras for All Ambassadors, Chloe and Noah
Here come our Modulo musicians!
Modulo participants head to the Theatre
Ambassador Chloe sets up the space
Xylophones at the ready
All about that bass...
Happy smiles with the glockenspiel
Hands up if you think percussion is the best section?
Our first Modulo ensemble of the year!
What a wonderful place to be
Breaking down musical barriers
Our brilliant conductor for the day, Emma!
All together now
Time for sectionals
Guitar tutor, Ralph, leads the way
Guitars rehearse '99 Red Balloons'
Our woodwind sectional, led by conductor Rocco
A snapshot of the brass
Fluttering flautists
Orchestral tutor, Lawrence, meets the strings
Pals in percussion
Melodicas work with orchestral tutor, Matt
Picking up the beat
Our orchestral tutors perform a surprise rendition of 'Spoitoresa'
Making new Modulo friends
Our inclusive orchestra welcomes keyboards too!
We do love a pink guitar
Rocking out
Is there anything better than a room full of musicians?
Ready to roll
Soaring strings
Time for a quick conducting demo!
Our superb woodwind section
Booming brass
So many shiny instruments!
Melodicas master 'Merry-Go-Round of Life'
Playing beautiful music
A Royal Birmingham Conservatoire student guides the percussion
Our magnificent Modulo ensemble
They looked and sounded spectacular
After a great day, it's a thumbs up for Modulo from Trystan!
On behalf of everyone at Orchestras for All, we would like to thank our funders, 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust and the Rayne Foundation, and each of our individual donors, charity volunteers and loyal supporters who help make the Modulo Programme possible.
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