West of England Youth Orchestra
SUMMER COURSE
Dates
Sunday 25 - Saturday 31 August 2024
Programme
STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring, ELGAR Cello Concerto in E minor (soloist Alice Neary)
Ongoing
Experience, explore, and discover repertoire - and make new friends!
The West of England Youth Orchestra (WEYO) is a full-size symphony orchestra that provides young musicians from Wiltshire and the surrounding area with opportunities to perform with other aspiring young musicians and leading professionals. Make new friends, pursue your creative potential and have the chance to play and perform exciting repertoire. Take part in a musical adventure with other young musicians and leading professionals.
Principally conducted by Tim Redmond (professor of conducting at Guildhall School, London), as well as special guest conductors, and with a team of exceptional instrumental tutors, WEYO meets three times per year during the holidays for orchestra courses at the Wiltshire Music Centre.
Who can join WEYO?
We’re looking for young musicians aged 12-21 interested in getting involved in their next musical adventure! Experience in performing in symphony orchestras or other large ensembles is desired but not essential.
Please see criteria below.
Grade 7 or equivalent and above
Flute
Clarinet
Oboe
Bassoon/Contra
Grade 7 or equivalent and above
French Horn
Trumpet
Trombone (Tenor/Bass)
Tuba
Grade 7 or equivalent and above
Timpani
Orchestral Percussion
Grade 7 or equivalent and above
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Harp
Auditioning
Yes, there is an audition process. You’ll be asked to play two contrasting pieces of your own choice, orchestral excerpts (given to you in advance) and some sight reading. We love to be able to meet and audition you in person however if that’s not possible, there is the option to audition by video.
Yes – we hold free Taster Days at least once per year. Details of the next Taster Day will appear on this page.
Summer term auditions
We will be holding auditions in June/July in advance of the summer course – details will be on this page.
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Add me to the auditions mailing listFees
Fixed cost to cover the general cost of running the ensemble. This fee guarantees participation in any virtual projects delivered due to course cancellations throughout the year. The Membership Fee is non-refundable.
Fully refundable if WMC cancels any activity in the building.
We want to make sure finances are never a barrier to anyone wanting to get involved. With support from Wiltshire Music Connect and individual donors, we have a small fund that can offer up to 70% financial assistance with course fees for those needing support.
Please email creativelearning@wiltshiremusic.org.uk or call 01225 860100 for more information.
Sibling WEYO Members are eligible for a 5% reduction on all fees.
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Membership
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Membership is a great way to get closer to the music, the artists, and our work, while providing vital support for our world-class concerts and educational projects.