|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
Masterprize
Tel: +44 (0)20 7233 0111 Masterprize site designed by Room101 Ltd |
On the 7th September at Symphony Hall, Birmingham the first of the Education Programme's regional events took place and was hailed a resounding success.
After coaching from the CBSO on their chosen Masterprize finalist piece, the four participating youth orchestras: Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra, Northamptonshire County Youth Orchestra, Nottingham Youth Orchestra and Worcestershire Youth Orchestra came to Symphony Hall to test out the acoustic and participate in specially created workshops. The event culminated in a public performance by the youth orchestras of their chosen Masterprize piece on the stage of Symphony Hall. The concert was presented by Classic FM's Jamie Crick.
"We had a wonderful day...what a triumph!" Russell Parry, Conductor - Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra
"we all had a great time and thought it was a really valuable, fun and educational event" Peter Dunkley, Conductor - Northamptonshire County Youth Orchestra
"Without exception all our staff and orchestra members had a most enjoyable and rewarding experience" Colin Farlow. Worcestershire Youth Music
"the whole day was very successful and much appreciated by all concerned" Keith Stubbs, CBSO
"Tango was great fun!!" performer from Nottingham Youth Orchestra
"The Gospel singing workshop was amazing!!" performer from Northamptonshire County Youth Orchestra
Click here to see photos from the event:
On the 6th September Bedfordshire County Youth Second Orchestra were put through their paces by members of the LSO as they rehearsed and recorded their chosen Masterprize piece.
"It was a terrific experience for the students and we are looking forward to the Final concert" Ian Smith, conductor Bedfordshire County Second Orchestra
Click here to see photos from the event:
The 19th September saw the Trafford Youth Philharmonic Orchestra receive its coaching on its chosen Masterprize piece from members of the RLPO.
The second regional event of the programme took place on 20th September at Philharmonic Hall - Liverpool.
After coaching from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra on their chosen Masterprize finalist piece, the three participating youth orchestras: Cumbria Youth Orchestra, Liverpool Youth Orchestra and Merseyside Youth Orchestra came to Philharmonic Hall to run through their Masterprize piece and try out gospel singing and rapping in two interactive workshops. The day finished with a public performance by the youth orchestras of their chosen Masterprize piece in Philharmonic Hall. The concert was presented by Classic FM's Jamie Crick.
Click here to see photos from the event:
On the 3rd of October the Masterprize team took to the road again to visit Surrey County Youth Orchestra as it received its coaching from the LSO.
Click here to see photos from the event:
On the 5th October the final regional event of the Masterprize Education Programme took place in the stunning newly refurbished LSO Education Venue - LSO St Luke's. Both Cambridge Youth Orchestra and Bromley Youth Orchestra had already received their coaching from members of the LSO the week before and came together for a day's event in St Luke's. In the morning both orchestras were given the opportunity to make a recording using the excellent acoustics of St Luke's and with the expertise and help of the LSO sound engineers. The afternoon culminated with a public concert of their Masterprize work and other pieces from the youth orchestra's standard repertoire. Masterprize was delighted that once again Jamie Crick from Classic FM was able to present the concert.
Click here to see photos from the event:
The final coaching session of the Masterprize Education Programme took place in Eastleigh, Hampshire where the Hampshire County Youth Orchestra received coaching from members of the LSO before a recording was made of its performance. At every regional event and workshop Masterprize took a recording of the performances of the chosen pieces and sent the recordings to Maestro Vladimir Ashkenazy.
The Masterprize team would like to extend its thanks to all the coaches, staff and performers at each orchestra who have shown great hospitality and commitment at each event.
Finals award
Members from all 13 participating youth orchestras, totalling around 500 young musicians, came to London's Barbican Centre on the afternoon of 30th October for an exciting afternoon of events before attending the gala final concert in the evening.
During the afternoon youth orchestra musicians had the opportunity to see the professionals at work when they heard the London Symphony Orchestra rehearse the six finalist pieces in the Barbican Hall. Meanwhile at St Luke's, another group of the young musicians were participating in a unique creative improvisation and rhythm workshop, trying the amazing new Balinese Gamelan at St Luke's or taking part in an R&B vocal workshop, all lead by leading music education animateurs. The groups then swapped activities and they all came together at the end of the afternoon for a special reception in the Brewery where they met the Masterprize finalist composers and took part in a specially created quiz, devised in collaboration with the Masterprize partner organisations, Classic FM, Gramophone and Classic FM Magazines and EMI Classics.
In the evening the youth orchestra members attended the Masterprize Gala Final at the Barbican Hall, where they were able to spot the celebrities and listen to the LSO play the six Masterprize finalists' pieces.
At the end of the concert, while the judging of the main competition took place, the youth orchestra members were be able look out for glimpses of themselves in the film of the regional events and workshops, that was shown in the main hall. Cash prizes of £1,500, £1,000 and £500 were then presented to the orchestras whose performance Vladimir Ashkenazy most appreciated. The prizes went to:
1st prize: Liverpool Youth Orchestra
2nd prize: Hampshire County Youth Orchestra
3rd prize: Northamptonshire County Youth Orchestra
The 2003 Masterprize Education Programme was supported by Corinthian Asset Management, PRS Foundation, the Trusthouse Charitable Foundation, the Foyle Foundation and the Foundation for Sports and the Arts.