BBC Concert Orchestra + The Family Orchestra

Metronome Nottingham

Sunday 23 March 2025

2:30 pm : Standing

Under 17s to be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Tickets

General admission: FREE

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Stage times
Doors: 2.30pm
Performance: 3.00pm – 3.15pm

The Nottinghamshire Family Orchestra & Chorus and the BBC Concert Orchestra will create a unique soundtrack to a selection of iconic BBC wildlife clips. After only one rehearsal, the piece will be created live.

Audience members are invited to watch for free, at 3.00pm. No ticket required, just turn up.

Participants are invited to join by signing up HERE.

There will be one day of composition and rehearsal on Saturday 22 March and then an opportunity to share the piece at Metronome on Sunday 23 March. Who can get involved? All ages, generations, instruments and abilities are welcome! No experience needed. No instrument? No problem, you can join the chorus or percussion family. You do not need to know how to read music, just be able to bring enthusiasm for creating music with others. Don’t miss this chance to learn something new and get creative as part of the Soundstage Festival and BBC Concert Orchestra‘s residency in Nottingham!

Please note: All participating children aged 17 and below must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  This event is part of Soundstage Festival.

Accessibility

Seated gigs offer disabled access within the first three rows inside the venue.
Standing gigs offer accessibility for disabled patrons in our mezzanine. We will always do our best to accommodate individual requirements, and other viewing options may be available at standing gigs following a risk assessment of the event.

Please click here for full accessibility information.

If you have any particular requirements or queries, please email us ahead of the event at [email protected].

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BBC Concert Orchestra + The Family Orchestra

Stage times
Doors: 2.30pm
Performance: 3.00pm – 3.15pm

The Nottinghamshire Family Orchestra & Chorus and the BBC Concert Orchestra will create a unique soundtrack to a selection of iconic BBC wildlife clips. After only one rehearsal, the piece will be created live.

Audience members are invited to watch for free, at 3.00pm. No ticket required, just turn up.

Participants are invited to join by signing up HERE.

There will be one day of composition and rehearsal on Saturday 22 March and then an opportunity to share the piece at Metronome on Sunday 23 March. Who can get involved? All ages, generations, instruments and abilities are welcome! No experience needed. No instrument? No problem, you can join the chorus or percussion family. You do not need to know how to read music, just be able to bring enthusiasm for creating music with others. Don’t miss this chance to learn something new and get creative as part of the Soundstage Festival and BBC Concert Orchestra‘s residency in Nottingham!

Please note: All participating children aged 17 and below must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  This event is part of Soundstage Festival.

Accessibility

Seated gigs offer disabled access within the first three rows inside the venue.
Standing gigs offer accessibility for disabled patrons in our mezzanine. We will always do our best to accommodate individual requirements, and other viewing options may be available at standing gigs following a risk assessment of the event.

Please click here for full accessibility information.

If you have any particular requirements or queries, please email us ahead of the event at [email protected].

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