“A symphony of talent” The Bucks Herald
Why we love it
Aylesbury Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1949 by Charles Pope, a former teacher at Aylesbury Grammar School, who was a major figure in local music. This is a unique opportunity to hit the high note and conduct a real orchestra with Aylesbury Symphony Orchestra!
What's Included?
- Learn from a 1-hour one-to-one conducting lesson with a professional conductor
- Practice your conducting knowledge with a 1-hour rehearsal with a 40-piece orchestra
- Choose from an array of pieces; from Dances with Wolves, Enigma Variations to Nimrod, Dvorak New World Symphony
Description
How do you feel about conducting an orchestra? Well now you can find your 'forte' and conduct a real life Orchestra with Aylesbury Symphony Orchestra.
Aylesbury Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1949 by Charles Pope, a former teacher at Aylesbury Grammar School, who was a major figure in local music, also setting up Aylesbury Choral Society, the Charles Pope Ladies' Choir and the former Charles Pope String Orchestra.
The experience begins with a one-to-one conducting lesson with a professional conductor. You are then invited to practice what you've learned and have a one-hour rehearsal with the full 40-person orchestra.
This is a unique opportunity to bring a written score to life, through study, personality and musical formation.
Additional Information
This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.
Availability:
This experience is subject to availability. Please contact the concierge for exact dates.
Bookings must be made at least one calendar month in advance
Other Useful Details:
Please note no cancellations or amendments to bookings can be made once trip is confirmed due to the nature of this experience.
The experience will start at 6.30pm
What's Included?
- Learn from a 1-hour one-to-one conducting lesson with a professional conductor
- Practice your conducting knowledge with a 1-hour rehearsal with a 40-piece orchestra
- Choose from an array of pieces; from Dances with Wolves, Enigma Variations to Nimrod, Dvorak New World Symphony
Why we love it
Aylesbury Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1949 by Charles Pope, a former teacher at Aylesbury Grammar School, who was a major figure in local music. This is a unique opportunity to hit the high note and conduct a real orchestra with Aylesbury Symphony Orchestra! Read full description
Description
How do you feel about conducting an orchestra? Well now you can find your 'forte' and conduct a real life Orchestra with Aylesbury Symphony Orchestra.
Aylesbury Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1949 by Charles Pope, a former teacher at Aylesbury Grammar School, who was a major figure in local music, also setting up Aylesbury Choral Society, the Charles Pope Ladies' Choir and the former Charles Pope String Orchestra.
The experience begins with a one-to-one conducting lesson with a professional conductor. You are then invited to practice what you've learned and have a one-hour rehearsal with the full 40-person orchestra.
This is a unique opportunity to bring a written score to life, through study, personality and musical formation.
×Description
How do you feel about conducting an orchestra? Well now you can find your 'forte' and conduct a real life Orchestra with Aylesbury Symphony Orchestra.
Aylesbury Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1949 by Charles Pope, a former teacher at Aylesbury Grammar School, who was a major figure in local music, also setting up Aylesbury Choral Society, the Charles Pope Ladies' Choir and the former Charles Pope String Orchestra.
The experience begins with a one-to-one conducting lesson with a professional conductor. You are then invited to practice what you've learned and have a one-hour rehearsal with the full 40-person orchestra.
This is a unique opportunity to bring a written score to life, through study, personality and musical formation.
Additional Information
This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.
Availability:
This experience is subject to availability. Please contact the concierge for exact dates.
Bookings must be made at least one calendar month in advance
Other Useful Details:
Please note no cancellations or amendments to bookings can be made once trip is confirmed due to the nature of this experience.
The experience will start at 6.30pm
How it works
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Choose your experience
Treat yourself or share with someone you truly care about.
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We arrange everything
Our concierge will arrange everything, even the little extras.
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Relax and enjoy
Simply show up and savour the memory that will last a lifetime.