Come and Play is an opportunity for aspiring amateur musicians of all ages to come and play with Northern Ireland's only professional symphony orchestra for a day. Amateur musicians play side-by-side with the Ulster Orchestra musicians, gaining valuable support and encouragement in an afternoon of rehearsals. The day culminates in a showcase concert for family and friends.
Our next Come and Play events will be taking place in
January and February 2024.
Event details:
Grade 4-6 participants
Date: Sunday 21 January, 2024
Time*: 1.30pm (registration), 2.30-5.30pm (rehearsals), 6-7pm (concert for family and friends)
Venue: Model School for Girls, 35 Dunowen Gardens, Belfast BT14 6NQ
Conductor: Matthew Quinn
Repertoire:
Brahms Hungarian Dance no.5 in G minor
Price Juba Dance
Holst Mars
Dvorak Largo from Symphony no.9
Sibelius Finlandia
Grade 6-8 participants
Date: Sunday 25 February, 2024
Time*: 1.30pm (registration), 2.30-5.30pm (rehearsals), 6-7pm (concert for family and friends)
Venue: Ulster Hall, 34 Bedford St, Belfast BT2 7FF
Conductor: Stephen Bell
Repertoire:
John Williams Star Wars Main Title
J. Strauss Cuckoo Polka
Holst Finale (
The Dargason) of St Paul's Suite
Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition:
Baba Yaga & Great Gate of Kiev
Sousa Washington Post
*Timings for both events will be confirmed directly with participants closer to the time. Provisional times are indicated as a guide for planning purposes.
Applications are now closed.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us by emailing
[email protected]
It was a wonderful event, challenging and a brilliant experience at the same time. It was made easy by the very welcoming professional musicians. Can't wait for the next one.
We are very lucky to have such a versatile orchestra, with proactive support staff, dedicated to the promotion of orchestral music in the area, and development of future musicians
I loved getting to play alongside professional musicians. I also loved the programme of music.
To see my children being guided and encouraged in their music by the professional players. Inspirational!
I gained so much knowledge from those around me
Very supportive and great fun
A great experience that I hope to repeat in the near future.