This collaboration between the Auckland Philharmonia and the University of Auckland School of Music provides aspiring composers at tertiary level with the opportunity to workshop, perform and record their original works with Auckland Philharmonia musicians.
The Our Voice series includes three workshop opportunities and participants are selected from the University of Auckland School of Music. Each workshop focuses on a different ensemble or instrument, aiming to provide student composers with a diverse range of skills.
As well as being valuable experiences for participating composers to hear their pieces performed live by professional musicians, members of the public may also be able to attend. Please contact us for more information on how to secure your spot at learnandparticipate@aucklandphil.nz
Our Voice Orchestra
8-12 aspiring composers workshop a piece each with the full orchestra. The orchestra reads and plays through the new pieces, offering feedback and advice. Each session is professionally recorded.1.30pm, Monday 23 September
Our Voice Solo
This installment of the series focuses on one orchestral instrument that changes each year. The instruments involved are chosen thoughtfully, selected based on what students don't have easy access to and therefore don't get to hear often.In 2024, the Our Voice Solo workshop will focus on the bassoon and will be presented by Sam Brough, Principal Contrabassoon. Sam will offer audiences compositional techniques and tips specific to the instrument for solo, chamber and orchestral settings.
4pm, Friday 4 October
Our Voice Small Ensemble
The small ensemble workshop focuses on a different chamber group each year. For 2024, composers from the University of Auckland School of Music have submitted pieces for a string quartet of Auckland Philharmonia musicians. Selected pieces written for this tricky instrumentation get brought to life by the players and students receive feedback in return.4pm, Friday 11 October
Start time
September 23, 2024 1:30PM
End time
October 11, 2024 6:00PM
Location
Auckland Town Hall
Ticketing
Please contact learnandparticipate@aucklandphil.nz to learn how to secure your spot
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