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Last Tuesday we had an unforgettable day at Thorpe Park as our Community and Education team, RPO Resound, together with twenty RPO musicians worked with ACS International Schools to bring exciting activities to 10,000 local young people at the theme park.

From having a go at conducting RPO musicians, to trying out instruments from all of the families of the orchestra, the school children had a blast exploring the world of orchestral music. Plus, there were spontaneous improvisatory performances around the park, which added a fun and unexpected twist to a day filled with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics).

See more photos from the day below.


 c Richard Ion 1Photo © Richard Ion

Some young people had a go at conducting the RPO while others had a go at playing some of the instruments themselves - they even had an opportunity to improvise their own rollercoaster themed tunes while queuing for their next ride!

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Participants also got to grips with learning how to play various instruments.

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And when all was said and done, our players couldn't resist a go on the rides!

c Richard Ion 3Erik waiting patiently for his turn.

c Richard Ion 4Photo © Richard Ion

 


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