Education
Schools Music Project 2012
Norfolk and Norwich Chamber Music has for the last 13 years organised a special schools concert at The John Innes Centre Norwich. The idea behind the project is to give young children between 7 and 11 years the experience of a live classical music concert in a special venue away from the school environment. In preparation for this concert the musicians visit each school for a workshop to introduce themselves, their instruments and the music they will play.
This year the concert will be on Friday 2 March 2012 at 1.15. and the schools workshops in the preceding two days. The participating Norwich based primary schools this year are Bignold, Bluebell, Tuckswood, Eaton and Cringleford V A, with West Earlham Junior and also Yaxham V A Primary in Norfolk.
CHROMA, the London based professional classical music group, well known to Music Club members, will be led by Clare O'Connell (cello) who is fully experienced in educational work. The theme this year will be based on "the Seasons" using music by Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, Delius, Panufnik and Piazzolla. The children will be introduced to the complete string family of instruments plus, for the concert, a harpsichord.
The concert is free to the schools and financed and organised by the Music Club with funds donated by members and various charitable trusts. Full details will be highlighted in a report after the conclusion of the project in March, but if anyone would like to help with funding please contact the Club Secretary.