Symphony in Ninety Minutes
No musical ability needed: play as a real symphony in just 90 minutes.
About
In Symphony in Ninety Minutes, a group of people with no musical ability learns to play like a real symphony in just 90 minutes.
Participants learn to play real instruments, including strings, woodwind, brass and percussion.
Once everyone has chosen an instrument, they work in separate sections under the guidance of expert musicians, learning their part step by step until they feel confident. Expert musicians make sure every participant has an instrument that suits them and a part they can master.
When the sections are ready, they come together as one mighty symphony under the baton of the conductor to play a specially written, five-minute piece of music. The effect is electrifying, and few people forget the moment they first hear the whole group play.
Learning outcomes
This is one of the most demanding and rewarding team events there is. It stretches people beyond their perceived limits and asks for hard work, total concentration and real teamwork.
But as hard as the challenge is, the reward is an experience that will never be forgotten.
A symphony is one of the best examples of a team working as one. Emotionally and creatively, the players have to be tuned in to each other, and people doing very different tasks have to work together towards a common goal.
Participants see first-hand how each section's contribution matters, and how listening, timing and trust turn many individual parts into one powerful result. It is a celebration of what a team can achieve together.
Program flow
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Choose an instrument
Participants choose from strings, woodwind, brass and percussion.
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Section practice
Each section works with expert musicians to learn the basics of its instruments.
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Learn the piece
Sections learn their part of a specially written five-minute composition.
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Full rehearsal
All sections come together under the conductor's baton to rehearse as one symphony.
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Performance
The group performs the full piece together in an electrifying finale.
What is included
Included
- Facilitation by experienced hosts
- Expert musicians and a conductor
- Strings, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments
- Specially written five-minute composition
- Final 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 2.5 hours.
Do we need any musical ability?
No. The program is designed for people with no musical experience at all.
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 will we perform?
The group performs a specially written, five-minute piece as one full symphony.
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