Elland Youth inspired by Opera North
Members of Elland Silver Youth Band recently enjoyed a unique musical experience when invited to join the brass and percussion sections of Opera North in Leeds. Opera North has an extensive educational outreach programme for youngsters, families, adults and groups, including instrumental and ensemble training, choral opportunities, music and podcast sessions and performance matinees. It was through a joint project to introduce young musicians to classical music and opera that enabled the young players to experience works by Puccini, Berlioz and Respighi.
Commenting on the opportunity, Elland Youth Silver Band MD Sam Harrison explained, "When the Opera North education team approached me to ask if the youth band would be interested in a side-by-side workshop, we all jumped at the opportunity to broaden their experience. It was such a joyful, inspiring event, and our thanks go to the team and the players from Opera North for such a warm and inclusive welcome."
To conclude the experience the young musicians who participated in the workshop have now been invited to watch the dress rehearsal for Opera North's production of Puccini’s 'Tosca'.
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