VC with The London Symphony Orchestra
March 21, 2007The London Symphony Orchestra is offering video conferencing opportunities to schools across the UK. Could you please post the following information on your websites and/or email eachers and schools who might be interested in participating. Pictures attached for your use.
Introduction to the orchestra
This workshop will cover orchestral instruments and sections. The video conference is hosted by an LSO player who will also perform a short piece on their instrument for the class. Pictures of instruments are shown and short orchestral excerpts are played across the video link. The presenter will also engage your class in a discussion about the instruments and sounds of the orchestra.
Education level: Key stage 2 and 3
Duration: 30 minutes
Cost: Free to UK schools
Dates:
Wed 9 May 2007
Thurs 10 May 2007
Mon 14 May 2007
Tues 15 May 2007
Requirements: Your school must have video conferencing facilities
Contact: Email or phone Ajax McKerral (ajax.mckerral@lso.co.uk 020 7566 2878) for more information and to book
Website: lso.co.uk/schoolsteachers
Instrumental masterclasses
(Suitable for instrumentalists from beginner to level 
Inspire your students through masterclasses with players from the LSO. Suitable for small groups, ensembles and individuals. Instrumental and ensemble masterclasses available for trumpet/brass, clarinet, violin/string ensemble, and percussion (snare drum and xylophone). This workshop lasts 30 minutes and is available to schools across the UK with video conferencing facilities.
LSO players can guide young musicians through GCSE, A-level and ABRSM or other syllabi, or provide inspirational workshops. Sheet music of all works that students will be playing must be forwarded one week in advance of the video conference.
Duration: 30 minutes
Cost: Free to UK schools
Dates and instruments:
Wed 9 May 2007 Percussion (snare drum and xylophone)
Thurs 10 May 2007 Trumpet (brass ensemble)
Mon 14 May 2007 Violin (string ensemble)
Tues 15 May 2007 Clarinet
Requirements: Your school must have video conferencing facilities
Contact: Email or phone Ajax McKerral (ajax.mckerral@lso.co.uk, 020 7566 2878) for more information and to book
Website: lso.co.uk/schoolsteachers
Would it be possible for appropriate material to be edited
stephen williamsWould it be possible for appropriate material to be edited and made available as a podcast for schools who have no videoconfrence facility??