Category Archives: Orchestras

Harmony Sinfonia Family Orchestra event today – part of Sydenham Arts Festival

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Lorraine

Today I will be going with a group of friends and under 5s to Harmony Sinfonia‘s family orchestra event at Sydenham School. Suitable for children of any age, there is a wonderful programme of pieces that will appeal to youngster. … Continue reading →

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Your chance to perform on stage with the Southbank Sinfonia orchestra at Cadogan Hall…

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Lorraine

Our students will be on stage at Cadogan Hall with the Southbank Sinfonia orchestra at the 10 year anniversary performance. Members of the Family & Friends scheme will be invited to perform on stage. If you are not already a … Continue reading →

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SE22 Piano School – Performing on stage at Cadogan Hall

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Lorraine

Today we visited Cadogan Hall in Sloane Square for our yearly performance on stage with the Southbank Sinfonia. We had lots of our musicians on stage: Boo on the piano, Hannah on the cello, Millie on the violin and Tom, … Continue reading →

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The social politics of picking the right instrument for your child.

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Lorraine

I’ve played the cello in a couple of orchestras in my time – one was the school orchestra (very boring, nobody could really play so it was all a bit hopeless) and The Ealing Junior Music School Orchestra (much more … Continue reading →

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Musical Pictures: Free Family Music Workshops with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Lorraine

Musical Pictures is a series of music workshops for children aged 3-10 and their mums, dads and carers. Join musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and use music, songs and sounds to explore the artworks in the gallery. The workshops … Continue reading →

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SE22 Piano School Trip to perform on stage at Cadogan Hall with the Southbank Sinfonia Orchestra.

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Lorraine

We spent a very exciting morning in Sloane Square meeting up bright and early to go backstage at Cadogan Hall to rehearse with the Southbank Sinfonia Orchestra. Hannah led a fantastic workshop for us with 5 of the orchestra’s players. … Continue reading →