Elgar Festival 2026: COME & PLAY Elgar’s ‘In The South’ and ‘Froissart’

Name: Elgar Festival 2026: COME & PLAY Elgar’s ‘In The South’ and ‘Froissart’
Start: 2026-05-09T10:00:00+01:00
Location: Malvern College

Schedule

Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 am

UTC+01:00

Location

Malvern College | Worcester, EN

Following on from the huge success of 2024’s inaugural event, the Festival’s Come and Play day is an opportunity for aspiring amateur musicians of all ages to experience the joys and challenges of Elgar’s symphonic writing in an enjoyable and relaxed environment.
A number of English Symphony Orchestra musicians will be on hand to give valuable support and encouragement during the day of rehearsals. Directed by the ESO’s associate conductor Joe Davies, the day culminates in a showcase concert for family and friends at 4pm.
Previous experience of these works is not essential, and there’s no need to audition, but we recommend that applicants are Grade 7+ or equivalent standard. Please tell us a little bit about your orchestral experience as well on the application form so we can assign you to the most appropriate seats in your section. All applications will be processed on a first come first served basis.
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete the application form here: forms.gle/prE1BCFaEfZKtkaj8
You’ll receive payment details along with confirmation that your application has been successful. Your place is only guaranteed once payment has been made
£25 (adults) including tea/coffee/cakes throughout the day
Under 18’s are free but places still need to be booked and participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult (also free, unless performing).