Half-term workshops announced: From Silk Road to Carnival
16 September 2010
FROM SILK ROAD TO CARNIVAL is a one night spectacular show bringing together East London’s young musicians on a grand scale. The show celebrates the many musical styles that have come to the city over the years through trade and travel, exploding in a joyous celebration of the carnival spirit! - and we want you to be a part of it.
Link to each day of programme: DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4
WHY TAKE PART? Experience the thrill of performing in a prestigious venue and working with top authentic experts in world music. Through free workshops, explore new musical ideas and styles including: samba, salsa, calypso, soca, reggae, ska, West African chant, Arabic and Turkish dance rhythms and songs, Indian classical ragas and talas, and Chinese folk songs. Plus try your hand at improvising and mixing this all up with jazz.
PERFORMANCE - STRATFORD CIRCUS
Sunday October 31st 7.00 pm
Theatre Square, Stratford, London, E15 1BX
(rehearsals from 2.00 pm)
HOW DO I TAKE PART? Grand Union is running a series of workshops during the half term holiday to devise the show. Suitable for young musicians with a good command of their instrument and also advanced players with more experience. Reading music is not essential and non-western instruments are particularly encouraged. There is no audition process, but please book in advance. Don’t delay, get in touch to find out more about work by the Grand Union Youth Orchestra!
To find out more and have a chat about taking part contact the GUYO coordinator
Email: Hannah@grandunion.org.uk
Call: 020 7375 1122
OR simply fill in the online form below: