Super Orchestra Day 2017
Calling all accordionists! Following the success of last year’s event the ‘Super Orchestra Day – 2017’ is back. Participants will work on 3 pieces during morning and afternoon rehearsals and then perform in the evening concert with a West End percussionist. Ian Watson will be your conductor and Shona Holmes will lead the orchestra. It’s amazing what you can achieve in a day – the concert last year was a triumph. If you’ve never played in an accordion orchestra before this is your perfect opportunity. Last year there were 80 players – how many will we be in 2017…
Ian Watson and Julie North – your friendly course leaders.
On the day…
10am – Meet for coffee / tea / soft drinks and registration
10:30am – 1pm – Rehearsal 1 (break around 11:45am)
1pm-2pm – Lunch (please bring packed lunch)
2pm – 4:30pm – Rehearsal 2 (break around 3:15pm)
5:30pm Concert (note the earlier concert time) The Super Orchestra will be supported by performances from Watford Accordion Band, Tillingbourne Accordion Orchestra and London Intermediate Accordion Orchestra. Make sure you invite family and friends to the concert! Concert tickets are only £5 and available on the door.
To participate please email: mail@londonao.co.uk for a booking form.
This year a ‘mini orchestra’ will also be introduced. It will run on the same day in the rear hall, lead by Julie Luck. It’s a free workshop for under 16’s who are complete beginners or who have recently started playing. Around 15 instruments that children can borrow for the day are available. Although it is free anyone wishing to take part must be registered. Parents / guardians should email: mail@londonao.co.uk to register. We all know we need more young people playing the accordion so please do spread the word!
This year people can pay online for Super Orchestra if they prefer, or send a cheque as before. All details on the booking form but the online link is:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/390011