Associate Musicians will gain membership of Eltham College’s Symphony Orchestra, which performs throughout the year at prestigious venues such as Blackheath Halls and Sinfonia Smith Square. Our orchestra performs full symphonic repertoire to a high standard, with weekly rehearsals at the school. Repertoire over the past two years has included Beethoven’s 5th Symphony, Dvořák’s 8th Symphony, Janáček’s Lachian Dances, Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs, and many more wonderful pieces. The Orchestra also undertakes biennial tours within the UK and further afield, for example our tour to Scotland and the North of England in Summer 2022.
Our Associate Musicians will also be offered membership of at least one chamber ensemble, which will be tailored to their individual level and aspirations. This will involve weekly coaching as part of our Elite Chamber Music Programme, giving pupils the chance to work with our Head of Chamber Music and Assistant Head of Chamber Music.
Further benefits of this scheme include:
- Invitations to take part in Eltham College solo events such as our Scholars’ Concerts and instrumental masterclasses;
- Access to video and audio recordings of solo performances, both live and studio, which can be used for applications to conservatoires or for competition entries;
- 1-1 mentoring from the Director of Music, focused on the individual pupil’s aspirations and continued musical development;
- 2 free tickets to all performances;
- Travel to/from Eltham College reimbursed.