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2019 Parramatta Workshop

07 November, 2019

Over the first week of October, 90 students from 58 different schools came together for a three-day pop-up music camp at our Lady of Mercy College, Parramatta.

Mentored by the Sydney Symphony Fellows and conducted by Roger Benedict, students had the exciting opportunity to hone their technical and ensemble skills through a variety of workshops including rehearsals, sectionals and masterclasses.

Ending on a high note, students performed a triumphant final concert for family and friends.

‘‘Everyone learnt many new techniques and new songs in just 3 days! The tutoring was an excellent quality, and when all the sections were combined, the orchestra sounded as if they had been working for years.’ Max, 2019 participant
"David was very generous with his time. He taught me lots of useful things. He was very engaging." Photo featuring 2019 Sydney Symphony Double Bass Fellow, David Barlow.
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The Clarinet section were put through their paces with James Julian, 2019 Sydney Symphony Clarinet Fellow.
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“I loved how we got to learn new things. We also got to ask questions during the sectional workshop so we could fill up our brains with knowledge!” Photo featuring Viola sectional with 2019 Sydney Symphony Viola Fellow Beth Condon.
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“I think that everyone playing as an orchestra, and making music together is such a great thing, especially with the different instruments. A full orchestra, with a professional conductor, really does feel special!!” Photo featuring Conductor Roger Benedict, leading the young musicians in the concert for family and friends.
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The percussion students worked on a tricky passage with 2019 Sydney Symphony Percussion Fellow Adam Cooper-Stanbury.
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"My tutor was very helpful and helped us with the music, and it made us all a lot more confident with it." Photo featuring 2019 Sydney Symphony French Horn Fellow Aidan Gabriels, leading the sectional.
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Woodwind students had the opportunity to work through their repertoire one-on-one with 2019 Sydney Symphony Oboe Fellow Eve Osborn in a masterclass.
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“I was a First Violin participant at the SSO Fellowship Workshop. Our tutor, Jess, was such an inspiring and educational tutor, who taught everything with passion.” Photo featuring 2019 Sydney Symphony Violin Fellow Violin Fellow Jessica Oddie, giving bowing technique tips.
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