University of York’s spectacular concert hall hosts the Modulo Programme’s final meet of the spring

Modulo participants sit in their orchestra sections in the Concert Hall at the University of York as conductor Rocco leads the way

We’re already counting down the days to our summer sessions…

Following a successful series of events in Birmingham, London and Manchester, Orchestras for All (OFA) took its fourth and final Modulo meet of the spring to the picturesque city of York.

Taking place in the grand surrounds of the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall at the University of York, which boasts a peaceful riverside setting for its music students, the programme welcomed 60 young people to enjoy its inclusive music-making activities this time round, led by Associate Conductor, Rocco Brunori.

A superb effort from each of our mixed-ability participants – who joined us from Heworth Grange School, Parkside School, Immanuel College​, All Saints Catholic College, Woodham Academy and St. Bede’s and St. Joseph’s Catholic College – as well as OFA Ambassadors, Nell and Grace, who kindly supported young musicians in the string and woodwind sections.

Despite having only met each other for the first time on the day, the newly-formed ensemble played Nena’s ‘99 Red Balloons’ and Joe Hisaishi’s ‘Merry-Go-Round of Life’ beautifully, rounding off this year’s spring sessions in good spirits and leaving us all feeling energised for the summer Modulo meets ahead.

We look forward to seeing you again soon – but first, please enjoy our York snaps below!

Read more: Royal Northern College of Music welcomes 83 young people for a day of group music-making with Modulo >

Orchestras for All Ambassadors, Nell (left) and Grace (right) smile at the camera as they stand in front of the University of York’s beautiful tree-lined riverside location
Modulo participants sit in their orchestra sections in the Concert Hall at the University of York as conductor Rocco leads the way
Modulo participants sit in their orchestra sections in the Concert Hall at the University of York as conductor Rocco leads the way
Two images side by side, showing a picturesque historic building in York on the left and the University of York Concert Hall entrance on the right
A tree-lined riverside image of the student campus at the University of York, just outside the Concert Hall
Modulo participants sit in their orchestra sections in the Concert Hall at the University of York, with strings in focus
Modulo participants sit in their orchestra sections in the Concert Hall at the University of York as conductor Rocco leads the way
Modulo Programme Manager, Sam, enjoys a serene riverside setting in York as she stands on a bridge with fellow OFA team member, Sarah

On behalf of everyone at Orchestras for All, we would like to thank our funders, Arts Council England, the Department for Education, 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust and the Rayne Foundation, and each of our individual donors, charity volunteers and loyal supporters who help make the Modulo Programme possible.

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