Symphony orchestra

Programme 2009

John Williams - The Flight to Neverland (from "Hook")
György Ligeti - Concert Romanesque
Jean Sibelius - Symphony Nr. 1 in E Minor, op.39

The main musical focus of the ten days is the symphony orchestra, conducted by Julian Gibbons. It is the place where everyone comes together regardless of ability, expertise or background. The rehearsals are divided between sectionals, main sectionals and full orchestra. The sectionals are taken by a multinational team of dedicated instrumental tutors (who also find time to give an inspiring concert). The young musicians are thus prepared for the performances of a varied and challenging international programme at the end of BISYOC.

This year we will need the following instruments for the Symphony Orchestra:

Strings
24-26 Violins
8-10 Violas
10 Celli
4-6 Double Basses

Woodwinds
3 (or 4) players of each woodwind instrument will be accepted for BISYOC, each playing in at least 2 of the 3 orchestral pieces. In the interest of fairness, each

part will be assigned according to the player's suitability and this will be decided at BISYOC, if necessary by audition.

3-4 Flutes (and Piccolo)

4 Clarinets (2 Bb Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, Eb Clarinet (and each player must bring an A-Clarinet for Sibelius, if this is a problem for you we may be able to hire one in Germany).

2 Oboes, 1 Cor Anglais

2 Bassoons, 1 Double Bassoon

Brass
4 Trumpets
4-5 Horns
3 Trombones
1 Tuba

Percussion
5 Percussionists including Timpani

others
1 Harp