This is the central information point for all members of the Violin Orchestra project, and for ViolinSchool Course Participants performing in the Christmas Concert. Please bookmark this page! This page always contains the latest event information, including sheet music, venues, and schedules. Near to the concert date, all concert information will be added to this page as well!
Last Updated: Thursday 5th December, 17:30
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Information: Schedules, Venues, Rehearsals & Concert Info
DATES:
9th November @ Pimlico Academy
No rehearsal on 16th November
23rd November @ Pimlico Academy
30th November @ Millbank Academy
7th December:
CONCERT - See below for full information.
[23rd Nov] Pimlico Academy, Lupus St, Pimlico, London SW1V 3AT, United Kingdom
[30th Nov] Millbank Academy, Erasmus St, Westminster, London SW1P 4HR
[7th Dec] St John’s Church, Waterloo, 73 Waterloo Rd, Lambeth, London SE1 8TY
Children's Ensemble rehearsal - 30th November
Morning Classes as usual (10.30am Course A, 11.15am Course B), then...
2.30pm (to 3.15pm) Children's Ensemble - Christmas Boogie, Tango (with Kai Jenkins)
3.30pm (until 4pm) Violin Orchestra - Tango (Por Una Cabeza)
Concert Day - 7th December
12.30pm Arrive at St John's, Waterloo. Please be ready to play by 12.40pm
12.40pm Violin Orchestra - Tango (Por Una Cabeza) Soundcheck
followed by Christmas Carols (sing!)
1pm Children's Ensemble (Christmas Boogie)
followed by Course A (Abracadabra) and I am the Captain of a Pirate Ship
All the concert information for 7th December will be posted here.
SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)
9.30am Get in & Setup
10.45am Ensemble Rehearsals
10.45am Course D/E - Habenera & Kirsch - w/THJ
11.05am - Pastime With Good Company - w/SHJ
11.30am - Raga then Risotto (Creative Vln Ensemble) - w/MF
please be ready to play by these start times! all times subject to change
12pm Violin Orchestra Soundcheck - w/SHJ & THJ
Tango & Carols after 12.30pm - Children to arrive by this time
12.05pm - I am the Doctor
12.20pm - Oratory - w/MF
12.35pm - Tango
12.45pm - Carols
12.55pm Orchestra players move all equipment to backstage area - follow directions from Maria
1pm Children's Ensemble & Groups - w/KJ & THJ
Abracadabra then Christmas Boogie
1.15pm Course B/C - (plus Jack & Eric for Pirate Ship only) - w/KJ & THJ
1.30pm Course A - w/THJ & SHJ
1.45pm Concert Set Up - Clear House
Please note that guests are not permitted in the auditorium before doors open at 2.10pm. Performers are welcome to stay in the hall, but please move all belongings to the designated 'backstage' area. Thank you!
2.10pm Doors Open
2.30pm Concert
4pm Approx concert end
(Hall clear by 4.30pm)
5pm PIZZA!
Participating performers do not need concert tickets.
All participating performers have 1 complimentary guest ticket. Additional tickets are £5 in advance, or £10 on the door.
Additional tickets can be booked using the form on the Concert page.
Music Stands - music stands are NOT required as they will be provided by the venue.
Dress Code - Black, plus a splash of colour (Red/Purple/Gold/Yellow!)
Please note that the Christmas Show will be webcast and recorded. A photographer will also be present to record the event!
On the day...
TUNING VIOLINS - please look for Kai or Marisol who will help you with your instrument
LOGISTICS - please ask for our Event Manager, Maria Thomas, who will be able to answer any questions.
MUSIC - for any music-related questions, find Simon, Matthew or Thomas!
Violin Orchestra Repertoire ~ Courses & Ensembles Repertoire
This Christmas, the Violin Orchestra will be revisiting some favourite choices from our 'back catalogue' ... Here's the programme in full!