!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!At the London Schools Symphony Orchestra, we bring the city’s top young musicians to the Barbican

and beyond, alongside internationally renowned soloists and conductors.

Why not join the family for our 70th anniversary season?

Apply using the form overleaf by 30 September 2020. Auditions may be held online or in person, subject to

Government guidelines.

Plus summer tour from 28 July – 8 August 2021

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Course One

Final concert at 7.30pm 11 January 2021, Barbican

Rehearsals from 12 December 2020

Course Two

Final concert at 7.30pm 26 April 2021, Barbican

Rehearsals from 7 March 2021

Course Three

Final concert at 7.30pm 20 September 2021, Barbican

Rehearsals from 23 May 2021

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: PETER ASH

London Schools Symphony Orchestra 2021

About the LSSO 2021 – 70th Anniversary Season

In 2021, the London Schools Symphony (LSSO) will celebrate 70 years as a dynamic force in the musical life of Britain’s capital. Hailed by Sir Simon Rattle as "an incomparable ambassador for the dynamism and excellence of British youth" the orchestra aims to give its members a high-quality experience of the orchestral repertoire, from Bach through to Beethoven, Bartok and beyond. Playing in the LSSO is an opportunity to get to know great music from the inside out; to work with distinguished conductors; to accompany some of the world’s most illustrious soloists; and to form long-lasting friendships through the shared joy and excitement of making music together. Previous guest conductors have included Sir Colin Davis, Sir Simon Rattle, Sir Richard Armstrong, Edward Gardner, Sian Edwards and Leif Segerstam. The orchestra presents three Barbican concerts plus a summer tour every year. Courses run during the Winter, Spring and Summer holidays, comprising intensive rehearsals and coaching by London’s best orchestral musicians. Participation in all courses is encouraged, but not mandatory. In recent years the orchestra has toured to France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Japan, Poland and Romania. Last season (2019), the orchestra was in Czech Republic and Slovakia. In summer 2021, it is planning a birthday tour to either Colombia or Spain. In the case of genuine need, financial assistance is available for course and tour fees. The orchestra is sponsored by the City of London Corporation and is managed by London’s Centre for Young Musicians, a division of the Guildhall School.

Detailed Course Information 2021 COURSE ONE Barbican Concert, Monday, 11th January 2021 at 7.30pm (dress rehearsal 3.00pm-6.00pm)

Repertoire ‘Young at Heart’ – LSSO/CYM Anniversary Concert. LSSO repertoire to include Stravinsky’s Petrouchka, and

LSSO premieres by Mchael Zev Gordon, Danyal Dhondy and Joshua Borin. Conductors Gerry Cornelius and Peter Ash Soloists Vashti Hunter (cello) and Amy Roberts (oboe) Rehearsals 12-13, 27-30 Dec 2020 (10am-5pm) 2-3 Jan 2021 (10am-5pm 8 Jan 2021 (6pm-9pm), 10 Jan (10am-5pm) COURSE TWO Barbican Concert, Monday 26th April 2021 at 7.30pm (dress rehearsal 3.00pm-6.00pm)

Repertoire Star-Crossed Lovers - Music inspired by Romeo & Juliet to include Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Fantasy

Overture and Bernstein Symphonic Dances from West Side Story plus arias and duets by Bellini and Gounod - in collaboration with the Guildhall School and Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation

Conductor Dominic Wheeler Soloists Laurs Peresivana, Jessica Ouston, Chuma Sijeqa, Olivia Boen and Brenton Spiteri Rehearsals 7 March 2021 (10am-5pm) 6-9, 15-18 April 2021 (10am-5pm) 23 April 2021 (6-9pm), 25 April 2020, (10am-5pm)

TOUR and COURSE THREE Barbican Concert on Monday 20th September at 7.30pm (dress rehearsal 3pm-6pm) Repertoire To Include the World Premiere of Dance Concerto by Eleanor Alberga Conductor Peter Ash Soloist Pacho Flores (trumpet) Rehearsals 23 May (10am-5pm), 18-27 July (10am-5pm) 5, 12, 19 Sept (10am-5pm) SUMMER TOUR TBC to Colombia or Spain - Up to seven concerts 28 July- 8 August 2021

FEES per 2021 London Course - £550. It is recommended that members take part in all 3 courses. When audition applications exceed available audition times, auditionees will be pre-selected and some applicants will not be invited to audition. Tour Fee - £1100. Participation in the tour is not mandatory. Financial assistance is available. Don’t let the cost put you off! Please note that repertoire is dependent on personnel and is subject to change. A few boring rules/details… LSSO members must get permission from their head of year or head teacher to be absent from school where necessary. It is LSSO policy that no absences will be allowed on a concert day or the rehearsal day before.

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