Strings in an Hour
Go from never holding a violin to playing as one orchestra in under an hour.
About
In Strings in an Hour, your team learns to play as a string orchestra in less than one hour.
The session opens with the instructors performing a piece for the group. Uplifted and inspired, participants are then told that they will soon be playing together themselves.
Disbelief quickly turns to intrigue as the instructors hand each person a classical string instrument, either a violin or a viola. Participants are guided through practical lessons on the basics of playing, then learn their own part for the final composition.
Finally, with the support of a specially created backing track, the two sections come together to make beautiful music. It is a moment of real surprise and pride, as a room full of beginners discovers it can sound like an orchestra.
Learning outcomes
Strings in an Hour harnesses the power of music to bond teams and achieve the seemingly impossible. It also shows how quickly people can learn when they feel supported.
Most people could not learn to play an instrument in under an hour on their own. As a group, with the right guidance and everyone focused on one common goal, it becomes possible.
Each section has to listen to the other and stay in time, which builds empathy, courage and focused attention in a way that feels natural rather than forced.
Making music together creates feelings of elation and positive thinking, giving the team an uplifting, memorable experience. The shared performance becomes a story the group will tell for years, and a reminder of what they can do together.
Program flow
-
Inspiration
The instructors play a piece for the group and reveal that everyone will soon be playing too.
-
Meet the instruments
Each participant receives a violin or viola and learns how to hold and play it.
-
Learn the basics
Instructors guide everyone through practical lessons on bowing, notes and timing.
-
Learn your part
Each section learns its own part of the final composition.
-
Performance
With a specially created backing track, the sections come together to play as one orchestra.
What is included
Included
- Facilitation by experienced hosts
- Professional string instructors
- Violins and violas for every participant
- Specially created backing track
- Final group performance
Not included
- Venue rental
- Catering and refreshments
- Audio-visual equipment
- Transportation to and from the venue
- Printing of personalised materials
Frequently asked questions
How many people can take part?
Groups from 10 to 500 guests can take part, with everyone performing together as one group.
How long does the program take?
A typical session runs for about 1.5 hours.
Do we need to read music or play an instrument?
No. The session is designed for complete beginners, and instructors teach everything step by step.
Can this be run indoors or outdoors?
It is designed for indoor venues, such as a meeting room or function space with room for teams to work.
What instruments will we play?
Each participant plays a classical string instrument, either a violin or a viola.
Symphony in Ninety Minutes
No musical ability needed: play as a real symphony in just 90 minutes.
Singing Spirit Session
Feel the joy and uplifting power of singing together as one group.
Blues Harp Jam
Learn the blues harmonica together and play as one big band.
Request a quote for Strings in an Hour
Tell us your group size, date and goals. We will reply with a tailored proposal.