SCHOOLS CONCERTS

Sco Immerse

Wednesday 20 September 2023

Secondary school pupils are invited to experience the Scottish Chamber Orchestra in a thrilling live performance of Associate Composer Jay Capperauld’s The Origin of Colour – then delve deep into the music with a wealth of resources for students and teachers. For more information visit www.sco.org.uk/immerse

Sco The Great Grumpy Gaboon

Friday 9 February 2024

Join the Grumpy Gaboon and friends on this brand-new musical adventure, as together they discover the importance of friendship and forgiveness. Music by Jay Capperauld and story and illustrations by Corrina Campbell.

Rsno Schools Concert

Monday 25 March 2024

The RSNO’s interactive schools concert is coming to Perth in March 2024! A lively and engaging introduction to the orchestra aimed at Broad General Education students, booking will open in October 2023. With accompanying resources and CPD sessions, teachers can find out more at rsno.org.uk/join-in

To book for a Schools Concert, please contact engagement@perththeatreandconcerthall.com

Opportunities For Young People

RSNO Young Creatives

Open to young people aged 15–21, RSNO Young Creatives is a youth-led creative arts and leadership programme. Join us for a year to plan and perform your own concert, experience life behind the scenes at the RSNO and work with our fantastic musicians and staff. Applications open Spring 2023 at rsno.org.uk/young-people

RSNO Notes from Scotland

An exciting free mentorship scheme for young composers aged 14–18 living in Scotland, six young musicians will be selected to work with project mentors and compose new music for a chamber ensemble. The final compositions will be performed and recorded by RSNO musicians for a public audience. We are very excited to partner with Dunedin Consort for Season 2023:24 to explore the power of early music and instruments. Applications open Spring 2023 at rsno.org.uk/young-people

SCO Chorus Young Singers’ Programme

Our Young Singers’ Programme aims to nurture and develop aspiring young singers. It is designed for young people (aged 18–23) with a high level of singing/choral experience and ambitions to further their singing with a world-class ensemble. Further information at sco.org.uk

Kindly supported by Baird Educational Trust

How You Can Play Your Part

Did you know that young people under the age of 18 go free to all the concerts in this brochure? Students can also attend for just £6. So next time you book, why not bring along a young person you know and introduce them to the wonder of classical music – we’d love to see them!