| Orchestra |
The
conductor of the orchestra is
Patrick Shepherd |
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| The Orchestra is a standard
symphony orchestra with full string, wind, brass and percussion sections. |
Conducting the Music Festival Orchestra is one of the highlights of my year and I always look forward to seeing how the children rise to the occasion playing beautiful music! I am constantly amazed at the standard the young people achieve and the commitment they are prepared to give. When I'm not conducting the festival orchestra I lecture in Music Education at the University of Canterbury and also enjoy composing my own music. I am passionate about music education, new music and olives and in my spare time I am a concert and CD reviewer for The Press. I know I say it every year, but this year is going to be one of the best! Let me wish you all a warm welcome to this year's festival. |
| The Orchestra is sponsored
by... |
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The
Manager of the orchestra is Joanne
Vergeer |
If you have a child in the Orchestra, any questions
or concerns that cannot be answered by information on this site
can be answered by Joanne or Janine.
Contact
information for Joanne |
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Click
here for a list of the 2011 Orchestra |
| Weekend
Rehearsals |
Attendance is compulsory |
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Dates |
Saturday, 8, 15, 22 September & 1st October |
| Venue |
Heaton Intermediate School |
| Time |
3.00pm - 5.30pm |
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| Holiday Course |
Attendance is compulsory |
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Dates |
1, 2 & 3 October |
| Venue |
Heaton Intermediate
School, Heaton Street, Merivale ... Click
here for map |
| Time |
8.30 - 2.30pm each day (Report at 8.15am) |
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| Pease
note |
We
require the assistance of teachers or of parents of children
attending the Holiday Course to help supervise the children
during their two 30-minute breaks on each day of the course. |
| Click
here for more details |
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| Dress Rehearsal |
Attendance is compulsory |
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Date |
Tuesday, 23 October |
| Venue |
CBS Canterbury Arena, Jack Hinton Drive, Addington |
| Time |
1.45pm - 4.30pm (Report 30mins before start time) |
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| Performance Mornings & Nights |
Attendance is compulsory |
| Dates |
24, 25 & 26 October |
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| Rehearsal Time |
8.45 - 10.20am (Report 30min before start time) |
| Evening reporting time: |
8.00pm ready to start |
| Collection Time |
9.45pm |
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| HELP! Any parents who are able to help with
the supervision of the orchestra at the evening performances
are asked to contact the orchestra managers, Joanne or Janine
(see above). |
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