Following that, each school, with the help of workshop leader James Redwood, (double bassist Dave and viola player Nina) exercised their imaginations and wrote songs and instrumental music about enjoying the four seasons, change and the journey of life.
As well as their own compositions, the children and students learnt two songs (complete with actions) to incorporate into the final concert:
"Ah poor bird
Take thy flight
Far above the sorrows of this dark night"
And......
"Seasons change with time
As the earth circles so slowly
Dancing round the sun
Hear the planets spin
Orbiting, ever evolving
Music of the spheres"
It was truly inspiring to see so many children get stuck in to music, and to also get to listen to ViVA playing Astor Piazzollo's 'Four Seasons of Buenos Aires' as well as some Bartok in between each specially composed piece.
It was a privilege to have been part of something that introduced so many kids to some great music, but as well as that it was FUN! Kids can be hilarious.
If you didn't get to see it this year, please PLEASE try and make it next year (fingers crossed it will be going ahead next year) - you won't regret it!
-Hilary Shepherd, Marketing Officer
