Yorchestra 2 is for players grade 4 - 6, although younger players may be accepted if they reach the required standard and there is space available after the closing date.

There are opportunities for Chamber Music and Jazz in Yorchestra 2 along with string orchestra and wind band.

Course Details

Summer 2012

• Length: 4 days
• Times: 10.00am to 4.00pm daily
• Rehearsals: Music Department of the University of York
• Gala Concert: in the University Central Hall 1 September
• Dates & Costs: check the dates & prices page
• Conductor:
• Repertoire: TBA

Music

Music played by Yorchestra 2 has included:

• BERLIOZ March to Scaffold from Symphonie Fatastique
• BIZET Habanera and The Toreador's Song from Carmen
• BRITTEN Dances from Gloriana
• DVORAK Slavonic Dances
• GERSHWIN from Porgy and Bess
• GRAY (arr Ling) Thunderbirds
• GRIEG Norwegian Dances
• KHACHATURIAN Adagio from Spartacus
• MOROSS (arr Ling) The Big Country
• MOZART Allegro for Strings
• ROSSINI Overture William Tell
• SAINT-SAENS Music from Carnival of the Animals