Orchestral Open Workshop

  At Newent Community School, Watery Lane, Newent GL18 1QF
10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, 19th July, 2025

PROGRAMME

Music of Mystery
and Wonder!

The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Dukas
Venus (from The Planets Suite), Holst
Tanz Suite Mvmt 1, Bartók
Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune, Debussy,
Finlandia, Sibelius

Members of the Newent Orchestra invite other players to join us for this day of musical exploration, conducted by Tobias Lazenbury-Halliwell.
Download your parts from the links below. Let us know if you have any difficulty doing this. If you haven't used this service before, you can watch a short Youtube video to help you.
Go to the following pages and look under the 'Parts' tab:
The Sorcerer's Apprentice - Dukas
Venus (from the Planets Suite) - Holst
Tanz Suite Mvt 1 - Bartok
Prelude à l'après-midi d'un faune - Debussy. Choose the first set under the 'Parts' tab - Reprinted New York version
Finlandia - Sibelius
Phil Harding, violin maker
Newent luthier, Phil Harding, maker and repairer of fine violins and violas, will set up a demonstration in the hall to provide a service for all string players' needs. Phil will be aided by his   apprentice maker, 
                                         daughter, Jo.
Cost: £15 (members, £10)
Pay on the day,
but advance booking essential

    Booking Form

Bring your music, music stand and a packed lunch. Local shops, pubs and tea rooms will be open.

Final play-through at 3:30 p.m when the hall will be open for an audience of friends and family, free of charge.
* Newent Music Society is a collaboration between Newent Orchestra, Newent Choral Society, Newent Community School Music Department and St Mary's Church, to promote excellence in classical music making in Newent.