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The Space Scratch Symphony

A once in a life time
musical opportunity!

Be part of the world premiere of The Space Scratch Symphony by composer Elizabeth Kelly and award-winning turntablist Jon1st with Leicestershire Music and the Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra (LSSO)

The Space Scratch Symphony is a world first, a symphony composed for - and with input from - Leicester & Leicestershire music students with inspiration and involvement from students in schools in the city and county.

We are looking for young Orchestral Musicians up the age of 21, playing to a Grade 5+ standard.

FREE to take part

For more information and / or to sign up to take part, please email LMPlay@leics.gov.uk

Please let us know which instrument you play and ensure that you are able to attend at least 6 of the rehearsals listed on this page.

How to take part

For more information and / or to sign up to take part, please email LMPlay@leics.gov.uk

Please let us know which instrument you play and ensure that you are able to attend at least 6 of the rehearsals listed on this page.

What is The Space Scratch Symphony?

Be part of the world premiere of The Space Scratch Symphony by composer Elizabeth Kelly and award-winning turntablist Jon1st with Leicestershire Music and the Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra (LSSO)

The Space Scratch Symphony is a world first, a symphony composed for - and with input from - Leicester & Leicestershire music students with inspiration and involvement from students in schools in the city and county.

The piece is scored for symphony orchestra, 3-part chorus and turntables.

When & Where is the Performance?

Performance: Tuesday 25th June 2024 at De Montfort Hall - 7:00pm

When are Rehearsals?

To participate in the project you must be able to commit to all of the following rehearsal dates:

To participate in the project you will be required to commit to all of the following rehearsal dates:

All rehearsals will take place at Beauchamp City 6th Form College.

To participate in the project you must be able to commit to all of the following rehearsal dates:

To participate in the project you will be required to commit to all of the following rehearsal dates:

All rehearsals will take place from 10:00am - 12:45pm at Beauchamp City 6th Form College.

Saturday 27th April
Saturday 4th May
Saturday 11th May
Saturday 18th May
Saturday 8th June
Saturday 15th June

Concert - Tues 25th June

Rehearsal times will include:

  • Full orchestra rehearsal and sectionals
  • Rehearsals with turntablists and the choir
  • A turntable workshop for orchestral musicians
  • Opportunity to chat with the composers
  • Optional composition workshop with Elizabeth Kelly
  • A DJ set from Jon1st
  • Pizza!
  • Opportunity to work with musicians from different genres

Free to participate! (A contribution will be asked to pay for food on Friday evenings)

Who can take part?

This project is open to young musicians (up to the age of 21) of Grade 5 and above standard playing Orchestral Instruments

Participation is FREE.

Partners

  • Arts
    Leicestershire Music
    LCC
    Music And Culture
    LCC 2
  • MEHEM

Partners

  • Arts
  • Leicestershire Music
  • LCC
  • Music And Culture
  • LCC 2
  • MEHEM