Yorchestra 1

If you are Grade 7 and above then this is the orchestra for you!
Most players are aged 15-19 years, although younger players may be accepted if they reach the required standard and there is space available after the closing date.
Clarinettists must have clarinets in B flat and A.
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
- Guest Conductor: Simon Wright
- Repertoire: TBA
Music
Music played by Yorchestra 1 has included:
- ARNOLD Cornish Dances
- BEETHOVEN Romance in G
- BIZET Carmen Suite
- BRITTEN Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
- CHABRIER Espana
- COPLAND Billy the Kid Suite
- DELIUS Sleigh Ride
- DVORAK Symphony no 7
- DVORAK Movements from Symphony no 8
- GERSHWIN An American in Paris, Rhapsody in Blue, Strike up the Band
- GRIEG Norwegian Dances
- HAYDN Symphony No. 104
- HOLST The Perfect Fool
- MUSSORGSKY Prelude to Khovanschina
- MUSSORGSKY/RAVEL Pictures at an Exhibition
- PROKOFIEV Romeo & Juliet Suite
- SAINT SAENS Danse Macabre
- SCHUBERT Great C Major Symphony
- SCHUMANN Rhenish Symphony
- SHOSTAKOVICH Festive Overture
- TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4
- VERDI Overture Force of Destiny
- WALTON Henry V
