Rehearsal Orchestra

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Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· 2d

And somehow it's the final day of the Edinburgh course! Welcome to our FREE Open Rehearsal, to hear music by Brahms, Dvořák, Britten and Martinů: 2pm-4pm at George Watson's College, 69 Colinton Road, EH10 5EG. #EdinburghFestival www.rehearsal-orchestra.org/courses/edin...

An orchestra rehearsing in a large hall with a balcony, viewed from a higher angle behind the horns at the back of the orchestra. Light is streaming in through semi-circular windows high up.

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· 20d

Better start by getting tuned up! With some of our oboists at #Edinburgh over the years - just as soon as they're finished with those reeds... 1959 - 1974 - 2006 - 2022

Two oboists sat on a bench, heads down, busying themselves with reeds.

Two oboists waiting for their entry and a cor anglais already playing next to them.

Two oboists - a student and mature player - playing in the orchestra, with a flautist also playing in the foreground.

A side view of an oboist playing in the orchestra.

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· 22d

Once again, it's nearly time! Our Edinburgh residential course is just a fortnight away... not that we're counting or anything! 😉 (Photos: The very first course back in August 1957 - With Rudolf Kempe in 1972 - 2005... and 2025!)

A black-and-white photo of the orchestra in 1957, rehearsing in the University of Edinburgh Union, a large hall with a polished wooden floor and large windows at the back of the orchestra.

A black-and-white photograph of the orchestra in 1972, taken from the side of the First Violin section. Rudolf Kempe is standing on the podium and is rehearsing a passage with the violins while the other sections observe.

A view of the orchestra in rehearsal in 2005, viewed from a higher angle behind the heavy brass and double bass sections. The large orchestra fills the rehearsal hall from wall to wall.

The orchestra in rehearsal in 2025, viewed from behind the percussion section at the back, opposite the conductor. There are bright lights in the dark ceiling.

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Jul 17

VIOLINISTS! Fancy spending a week in Edinburgh, playing a tons of fantastic symphonic repertoire and exploring the festivals? We have late vacancies for another couple of violins on our residential course, 8th-15th August. FOR MORE INFO AND TO APPLY 👉 www.rehearsal-orchestra.org/courses/edin...

Three violinists playing in an orchestra rehearsal.

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Jun 23

Our weekend course season may have finished, but our next weekend event is already open for applications! On Sunday 11 October we'll head to the Royal College of Music for our fourth conducting workshop for young conductors (on Prokofiev's Symphony No. 5): www.rehearsal-orchestra.org/courses/cond...

A violin student playing with poise and focus in an orchestra rehearsal.

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Jun 15

ARE YOU A QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANT? JOIN OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES! We're seeking a volunteer Treasurer. You don’t need prior charity governance experience but must be willing to learn & have an interest in orchestral music. READ MORE 👉https://reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/trusteetreasurer-orchestral-charity

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Jun 14

We're delighted to announce Roger Coull as the co-conductor of this year's Edinburgh week, 8-15 August, sharing the duties with RO Artistic Director Levon Parikian! Spaces remain on the course for violin, harp, horn, trombone and percussion. APPLY NOW👉 www.rehearsal-orchestra.org/courses/edin...

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Apr 30

MANCHESTER We are returning to Hallé St Peter’s on Sunday 17 May for a day of Mussorgsky and Clyne, conducted by the fantastic Stephen Bell! Current vacancies: STRINGS, OBOE, HORN, TRUMPET, BASS TROMBONE and PERCUSSION. For more information and to apply 👉 www.rehearsal-orchestra.org/courses/clyn...

A trumpet player at orchestra rehearsal, with another trumpet player and double basses in the background. He is wearing a black hoodie.

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Apr 23

Asparagus and desert islands: we managed to grab conductor and educator Robert Hodge for a mini interview ahead of his RO debut this Sunday! www.rehearsal-orchestra.org/about/latest...

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Mar 30

Applications for our 2026 Edinburgh residential course (8-15 August) are open! It's a fantastic chance to get lots of repertoire under your belt and explore the city at Festival time. Check out the details and headline repertoire on our website! APPLY NOW www.rehearsal-orchestra.org/courses/edin...

Two horn players sitting in their section at the back of the orchestra, with their instruments resting on their laps. They are looking towards the conductor and laughing - at something that is being said, we trust!

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Mar 26

COMING UP NEXT! Our London course on Sunday 26th April gives you a great chance to explore two contrasting masterpieces (and musical paths) from 1908: Webern's Passacaglia and Ravel's Rapsodie espagnole. Conductor Robert Hodge will lead the way. APPLY NOW www.rehearsal-orchestra.org/courses/webe...

Two flute students playing in the orchestra, with bassoonists and a percussionist in the background.

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Mar 23

Please spare a minute to nominate us for Benefact Group's Movement for Good £1,000 prize draws for 2026! Twenty charities win each day until Friday. movementforgood.com/draws/1000?c...

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Mar 12

STRINGS! A last-minute opportunity to join our Alpine Symphony course in central London this weekend: after a couple of late cancellations, we can fit in particularly violins, but can squeeze in also a few other strings if you're quick! www.rehearsal-orchestra.org/courses/stra...

A close-up view of a violinist playing in the orchestra, focusing on her next entry.

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Feb 17

Fancy going off-piste? Seeking players for the off-stage brass (HORNS, TRUMPET, TROMBONE) for our course on Strauss's epic Alpine Symphony! Central London, Sunday 15th March, 5pm-7pm. Vacancies in the main orchestra: STRINGS (Sat-Sun) & PERCUSSION (Sun). www.rehearsal-orchestra.org/courses/stra...

The golden brass bell of a French horn, resting on a player's lap, sparkling with reflected lights and an upside-down reflection of the surrounding room.

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Feb 5

We caught up with conductor Michael Coleby for a mini interview ahead of his Rehearsal Orchestra debut this Sunday! www.rehearsal-orchestra.org/about/latest...

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Jan 20

We're giving you a rare chance to work on Bartók's dazzling 'The Wooden Prince' Suite at our course in central London on Sunday 8th February! Current vacancies: VIOLIN, CELLO, TRUMPET, TENOR TROMBONE, PERCUSSION and CELESTA - get in touch! APPLY NOW 👉 www.rehearsal-orchestra.org/courses/bart...

A violin student playing with steely focus in an orchestra rehearsal.

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Jan 19

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Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Nov 23

Two weeks ago our new season got off to a brilliant start with a Shostakovich 5 conducting workshop where welcomed Benjamin Draper, Giuseppe Stillitano, Yi-Chuan Chen & Wooju Baik from @rcmlondon.bsky.social, working under the supervision of RO Artistic Director @levparikian.bsky.social. What a day!

Benjamin Draper standing on a podium, conducting with elbows at shoulder height and hands raised. Viewed from next to the First Violins, the orchestra fills the entire school hall they are rehearsing in. Behind the orchestra are full-length windows; it is dark outside. There is colourful bunting above the stage at the other end of the hall.

A view towards the conductor from behind the double-bass and cello sections. Giuseppe Stillitano is conducting at waist height, wearing a jacket and a shirt. There is a large and colourful school artwork next to him on the wall.

Yi-Chuan Chen standing on a podium, conducting with arms at shoulder height. Viewed from next to the Cellos, the orchestra fills the entire school hall they are rehearsing in. Behind the orchestra are full-length windows; it is dark outside. High on the wall next to them is a row of large eighteenth-century portraits.

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Nov 7

Introducing Benjamin Draper: meet the young conductors taking part in our Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 conducting workshop this Sunday. www.rehearsal-orchestra.org/about/latest...

A half-portrait of Benjamin Draper in an urban street, holding his baton upside down by the tip, seemingly contemplating it. He is wearing a loose bright red shirt, top button open, with a white T-shirt underneath. There are some out-of-focus flowers in a planter in the foreground, and some graffiti on a wall in the background.

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Nov 5

Introducing Yi-Chuan Chen: meet the young conductors taking part in our Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 conducting workshop this Sunday. www.rehearsal-orchestra.org/about/latest...

A sideways half-portrait of Yi-Chuan Chen. His left elbow rests on his thigh, and his chin on his hand, which holds the baton, downwards, in a casual grip. His face, hand and shirt front are lit by a light source from the right, in dramatic contrast to the shadow created elsewhere and dark grey background.

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Nov 3

Introducing Giuseppe Stillitano: meet the young conductors taking part in our Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 conducting workshop this Sunday. www.rehearsal-orchestra.org/about/latest...

A photo portrait of conductor Giuseppe Stillitano, leaning towards the camera over a polished dark wood table in an eighteenth-century Italian interior. His baton rests on the table in front of him, near his right hand. His left hand is raised, index finger across his right cheek. He is is gazing directly into the camera. He is wearing an ink blue suit with a crisp white shirt and a bow tie. The frame of his glasses picks up the honey shades of the background.

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Nov 2

Introducing Wooju Baik: Meet the young conductors taking part in our Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 conducting workshop next Sunday www.rehearsal-orchestra.org/about/latest...

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Oct 27

Our shiny new website is here - and so is our shiny new weekend course season! Applications are open, so be sure to send in yours now! www.rehearsal-orchestra.org Huge thanks to all the brilliant people at Wild Dog Design with whom we've been working on the new site over the past year!

A screenshot of the top of the homepage: Welcome to the Rehearsal Orchestra. Learn more about us. Develop your skills on a Rehearsal Orchestra course. The main purpose of all our activities is, our name implies, the process of rehearsal. Whether you're current or recent student, retired professional or a fine amateur player... "I recommend the RO to anyone looking to learn orchestral parts in a professional-style environment. It's so well run it feels like sitting in a professional orchestra but the conductors always smile!"

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Oct 10

PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE TO HELP US WIN! £5,000 would make a huge difference to our work in nurturing orchestral musicians. It could fund our Play ON and Co-Principal bursary schemes for a year – or cover most of our annual music and instrument hire costs. culture.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...

A music-themed graphic with the text: "Charities supporting Arts and Culture Special Draw. Open 10-19 October 2025. Please nominate us to receive £5,000 - it only takes a minute and can make a huge difference! culture.movementforgood.com Movement for Good. Benefact Group."

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Aug 7

And just like that, our Edinburgh week 2025 is nearly over! But you can see Rehearsal Orchestra at work in tomorrow's Open Rehearsal: Friday 8th August, 2pm-4pm in the School Hall, George Heriot's School, Lauriston Place (entry via The Vennel gate), Edinburgh EH3 9EQ. WELCOME! FREE ADMISSION 1/3

Orchestra in rehearsal in a hall with a dark high ceiling and rows of bright spotlights. The conductor standing on the podium, with both his arms raised high, turned towards the violins and horns. In the foreground is a harpist and violinists seen from behind.

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Jul 31

LAST-MINUTE PLACE: HARP! Our annual Edinburgh course from this Saturday 2nd August to Friday 8th August (leaving Saturday morning). Accommodation is available. It's a week of amazing repertoire (full list for harp and more information in thread). Thanks for sharing!

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Jul 13

A fortnight ago we shunned the London sunshine and closed our weekend-course season with musical trips to two other capital cities in Duke Ellington's Harlem & Gershwin's An American in Paris, with Artistic Director @levparikian.bsky.social as our guide - and what a fantastic journey it was!

A view of the orchestra during the open rehearsal, pictured from the First Violin side - some dynamic bowing in progress! Artistic Director Lev Parikian conducting from the podium, cueing with his left hand.

A close view of the car horn player in Gershwin's An American in Paris.

A view of the whole orchestra from the gallery, above the double basses.

A view of the woodwind and brass sections, with saxophones in the foreground.

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Jul 10

If you haven't already nominated RO for the Benefact Group's 2025 Movement for Good regular draws, now is the perfect time - £2,000 would be a massive help to our charitable work in nurturing orchestral musicians. It's very quick and easy to nominate! 👉 movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...

A rocket graphic, with the text "We're doubling the money in our next draw." Logos for the Benefact Group and their Movement for Good.

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Jun 27

A DOUBLE BASS has had to withdraw on short notice from this Sunday's course on Ellington HARLEM and Gershwin AN AMERICAN IN PARIS in central London (Henry Wood Hall) - could you join us? Get in touch! 👉 www.rehearsal-orchestra.org/courses#cour...

Two double-bass players at rehearsal, discussing a musical point in their part during a break in play.

Rehearsal Orchestra@rehorch· Jun 25

We still have a vacancy for a TENOR TROMBONE for our Ellington & Gershwin course in central London this Sunday (29th). We can also fit in a few more STRINGS (if you're quick) - get in touch now! Some student bursary funding is available. 👉 www.rehearsal-orchestra.org/courses#cour...