Orchestra Open Day
Saturday 5th September 2026
9:30am for a 10am start to 4pm.
We’re looking forward to welcoming all string, woodwind and brass instruments for a great day of music-making and cake-eating under the baton of our conductor Christopher Cherng at the Kings Academy Prospect School.
The programme includes
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Selections from The Phantom of the Opera,
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The Lord of the Rings
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Hebrides Overture (abridged)
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Morning Prayer (Tchaikovsky)
Da Capo is a Community Orchestra and welcomes players of all standards although to get the best from the day players should be Grade 3 (or the equivalent) and above. It will also be a great opportunity to dust off your 2nd instrument and play some ensemble music. If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss further.
A booking form (editable word and pdf) is given below. Please return the form either by post or email. A fee of £25 per person will apply, payable at time of booking.
Useful information
Ample parking is available at the school.
Please bring your own music stand.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Music will be provided once the fee has been received.
Light refreshments will be served in the morning and afternoon breaks. Please bring your own mug and plate for the refreshments.
For more information please contact us on openday@da-capo.org.uk