Hello everyone,

Having enjoyed such a challenging and rewarding rehearsal day on Elgar's magnificent 2nd Symphony last February, I am hoping that you will want to join us for our next event which will have very much the same format as before.

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Saturday February 23rd 2019
Venue Woodfield Academy, Studley Rd., Redditch B98 7HH (as last time).
10.00am – 5.30 approx. No formal concert but a play through at the end of the day.

Our conductor will again be Russell Abraham.

This year's repertoire will be Ravel's orchestration of Pictures at an Exhibition.
Individual parts are available to download below. In case of difficulty please contact Helen (contact details below. A full set of parts will be available to use on the day.

This year the cost is £12 per participant, payable on the day. The slightly increased fee is to cover increased hall hire and Russell's expenses.
Morning and afternoon refreshments (delicious cakes!!) will be provided but you will need to bring a packed lunch + a music stand with you.

 

INSTRUMENTATION

All Parts available at this link
FLUTES 1 and 2 + 3rd flute doubling picc.
OBOES 1 and 2 + oboe 3 doubling cor anglais
CLARINET 1 and 2 in Bb
BASS CLARINET in Bb + possibly doubling ALTO SAX in movement 2
BASSOON 1 and 2
CONTRABASSOON

 

HORNS 4 in F
TRUMPETS 3in C
TROMBONE 1, 2, and 3
TUBA

 

TIMPS
PERCUSSION whip, rattle, tambourine, cymbals, bass drum, xylophone, bells,
glockenspiel.
2 HARPS
CELESTE

 

VIOLIN 1+2

VIOLA

CELLO

DOUBLE BASS

Pictures at an Exhibition is slightly shorter than works we have tackled before on our playing days, but that will allow us time for more detailed rehearsal.

It should be another really good day. If you would like to take part, contact me -
email green_helen@hotmail.co.uk or phone 01386 833335.

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Please pass the information on to any friends who might be interested – especially harpists !!

Looking forward to seeing you.

Helen