
BEGINNER ORCHESTRA
Beginner Orchestra
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2025
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Welcome to the Benedetti Sessions Beginner Orchestra page! We are delighted you are interested in joining us.
The Beginner Orchestra is for string players, recommended age 6-13, who are working between Grade 1-3 standard.Young people must have turned 6 by 12 September 2025.
The Beginner Orchestra will take place on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September. Participants are required to attend both days.
Watch this short video from Tutor, Joelle Broad, to find out more about what we do in the Beginner Orchestra and whether this is the right group for you.
In the Beginner Orchestra, we will work on two pieces of music; one for just the Beginner Orchestra, written specially for you by Joelle, and one piece which is for mass orchestra. For this, you will join the Intermediate and Advanced players to rehearse. You will receive the parts and tutorial videos from our Tutors to help you prepare. Repertoire will be announced soon.
On the sessions, we will explore expression, rhythm, storytelling, sound production, freedom in playing, the context of the music and improvisation, as well as delving into specific technical challenges.
A creative task is also shared in advance to encourage participants to immerse themselves in the story of the music during the preparation period. We then ask participants to bring this with them to the weekend.
Both days will end with a short sharing session to which families are invited to join (limited capacity).
REGISTRATION HERE.
The Participation Fee for the Beginner Orchestra is £26.
Full bursary support is available, just tick the box on the registration form.
For assistance with travel or accommodation costs, please contact us by email.