Hundreds of musicians from across the UK and even overseas are set to join the 12th annual Big Christmas Wind Orchestra and Choir this December 10th at Kings Cross in London. With no rehearsal or experience required, participants are invited to bring their wind, brass or percussion instruments, or even just their voices, to join the enormous festive celebration of carols and Christmas music.
Event co-ordinator Adam Funnell said: “Our Christmas events are a highlight of the festive season for many performers, with well known carols and music performed at an unbelievable scale. It’s also a perfect way to get into music making as a group without diving into a commitment.”
The performance will be held in Coal Drops Yard at Kings Cross, a stunning festive backdrop among the Christmas markets, shops and restaurants and plenty of Christmas activities. Led by expert musical director Matthew Hardy, the Big Christmas Wind Orchestra and Choir will feature carols from O Come All Ye Faithful to Hark the Herald Angels Sing, alongside Christmas pop classics and orchestral favourites.
No cost is required to participate, thanks to generous support from Arts Council England, and audience members are also welcome to join in the festive fun. Those wishing to perform must register online via bigchristmaswindorchestra.org so that they can be sent sheet music in advance of the day.
Adam Funnell concluded: “We’ll be playing and singing everyone’s favourite carols and well known festive music to inspire everyone into music making.”
Musicians from London and across the UK have until December 10th to become part of the Big Christmas Wind Orchestra and Choir and enjoy a day of festive musical fun.
On December 10th, hundreds of musicians from the UK and abroad are set to take part in the 12th annual Big Christmas Wind Orchestra and Choir at Kings Cross in London. The event, which is free to attend and perform, will feature carols from O Come All Ye Faithful to Hark the Herald Angels Sing, alongside Christmas pop classics and orchestral favourites.
Adam Funnell, the event co-ordinator, said: “Our Christmas events are a highlight of the festive season for many performers, with well known carols and music performed at an unbelievable scale. It’s also a perfect way to get into music making as a group without diving into a commitment.”
The performance will be held in Coal Drops Yard at Kings Cross, a stunning festive backdrop among the Christmas markets, shops and restaurants and plenty of Christmas activities. Led by expert musical director Matthew Hardy, the Big Christmas Wind Orchestra and Choir is open to anyone wishing to bring their wind, brass or percussion instruments, or even just their voices, to join the enormous festive celebration of carols and Christmas music.
Those wishing to perform must register online via bigchristmaswindorchestra.org so that they can be sent sheet music in advance of the day. No cost is required to participate, thanks to generous support from Arts Council England, and audience members are also welcome to join in the festive fun.
Adam Funnell added: “We’ll be playing and singing everyone’s favourite carols and well known festive music to inspire everyone into music making.”
The Big Christmas Wind Orchestra and Choir is inviting musicians from London and across the UK to join in the enormous celebration of carols and festive music on December 10th. With no rehearsal or experience required, everyone is welcome to become part of the festive fun.
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