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Schools: Open Rehearsal for Organ Symphony

YR5 – YR12 Excursion
Winthrop Hall

Dates & Times


13 Nov
Fri 10.00am

A behind-the-scenes look at the workings of an orchestra

Join WASO as we throw open the doors, inviting students to join the Orchestra at rehearsal. An optional pre-rehearsal welcome provides an overview of the works and the musicians’ experience preparing for a rehearsal and a performance. Students then join the rehearsal to watch the conductor work with the full Orchestra to put the finishing touches on a mainstage concert.

This rehearsal is for Organ Symphony.

Schedule for Open Rehearsals
9.30am pre-rehearsal welcome (optional)
10am - 11.30am rehearsal*

*Please note that rehearsals may finish +/- 15 minutes to the times outlined. Rehearsal repertoire will be selected by conductors from the concert program and rehearsal of specific works cannot be guaranteed.

About the Music

Aaron COPLAND Appalachian Spring
Holly HARRISON Concerto for Classical Accordion (World Premiere)
Camille SAINT-SAËNS Symphony No.3 Organ Symphony

Benjamin Northey conductor
James Crabb classical accordion

Join conductor Benjamin Northey and acclaimed classical accordionist James Crabb for a concert of bold contrasts and vibrant energy. Copland’s Appalachian Spring opens the night with a tender, hopeful portrait of American life. James Crabb’s incredible virtuosity and mesmerising musicianship are on full display in a dazzling new concerto by Holly Harrison. Saint-Saëns’ magnificent Organ Symphony soars as the finale.

Holly Harrison’s Concerto for Classical Accordion supported by Catherine Dunn on behalf of WASO in a co-commission by the Adelaide, Queensland, Tasmanian and West Australian Symphony Orchestras.

Tickets
$0.00


Duration
1.5hrs

Audience
Students in Years 5 to 12

Notes

Attending an Open Rehearsal is free!
Bookings are essential as places are limited.

Booking Form


Minimum 200

Minimum 1 for every 10 students

Which year levels will be attending? *

Can select more than one

How did you find out about WASO's Education Program? *

1. SCHOOL BOOKINGS are processed in order of receipt and should be submitted online, via email or posted. 2. ONE FREE EDUCATOR TICKET will be made available for every 10 (primary) or 15 (secondary) student tickets purchased. Additional teacher/supervisor tickets can be purchased. Please indicate the number of educator tickets required as part of your booking. 3. TRANSACTION FEE OF $8.00 will apply to each school booking form received and this will be included in your order confirmation. 4. CONFIRMATION OF BOOKING will be provided to you within one week of receipt. Orders are not final until payment is received, free events excepted. The confirmation will include details on how to make a payment. You can pay at any time up to 21 days prior to the event. 5. GROUP SIZES may change up until 28 days prior to each event. After this date all orders must be paid as issued. Paid incursions are subject to a minimum of 200 students per performance. 6. PAYMENT can be made at any time after receipt of your order confirmation. Final payment is required at least 21 days prior to each event. Please note all school bookings made within 3 weeks of an event are final, after they are confirmed, and must be paid for in full within 1 week of confirmation. 7. CANCELLATIONS of any school booking will be accepted 6 weeks before the event with an exchange or full refund. Only reasonable group size changes will be accepted thereafter. 8. PLANNING DOCUMENTS including WASO’s Excursion Management Plan and WASO’s Certificate of Currency will be available to download from the WASO website from mid- February 2026. Until such time as the up-to-date documentation is available, sample documents from the previous year can be viewed online for planning purposes. 9. RIGHT TO ALTER DETAILS we will do everything in our power to present the program listed in the brochure but sometimes events beyond our control may require us to vary the program without notice. We appreciate your understanding and will keep you informed of any change in writing as soon as possible. 10. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL MEASURES enforced by the WA Government may require the introduction of event and/or capacity restrictions. As a result of these restrictions we may need to cancel and/or refund a portion of event bookings. If this occurs, cancelled tickets and refunds will be made in reverse order, starting from the most recent purchase.

Questions?

Once you have submitted your Booking Form, our Education team will be in touch to confirm numbers, payment and further details. 

If you have any questions, please contact Christina Diaz Schools & Education Manager via email or ph +61 8 9326 0022

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