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Orchestral Centre Head of Centre: Bronia Parry
Fridays 5.00pm – 8.00pm Oasis Academy: Shirley Park
5.00pm – 7.15pm Croydon Youth Sinfonia 5.30pm – 8.00pm Croydon Youth Orchestra
The Centre is for string players from about Grade 5 and wind and percussion players from Grade 6/7 up to music college entrance. The Youth Orchestra is for more advanced string, wind and percussion players, and the Youth Sinfonia for intermediate string players. The Orchestral Centre programme is designed to develop the technical and ensemble skills required for orchestral playing to a high level. There are opportunities for senior members to rehearse and perform concertos.
Orchestral Centre Strings The strings are the heart of the orchestra. String players have regular sectional coaching and cross centre activities enable them to experience the full range of orchestral experiences from the baroque through to the present day, and from string orchestra through to full symphony orchestra.
Orchestral Centre Wind and Percussion For woodwind, brass and percussion players, the experience is designed to complement that in the Centre for Wind and Percussion. They learn about the way the instruments have developed over the centuries and their changing role in orchestral music. In addition, small ensembles develop independent part playing skills and encourage students to develop the vibrant colours and sounds which characterise good orchestral playing. |
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If you would like to join the Orchestral Centre download a leaflet and application form here. |