Symphony in Ninety Minutes
No musical ability needed: become a symphony orchestra in 90 minutes.
About
Symphony in Ninety Minutes takes a group with no musical background and transforms it into a genuine symphony orchestra in just an hour and a half of rehearsal.
Participants learn real instruments from four families: strings, woodwind, brass and percussion. Expert musicians ensure every person has an instrument that suits them and a part they can master. There is no audition and no pressure, only encouragement.
Each section rehearses separately with its own musicians, progressing step by step until it feels confident and ready.
All the sections then come together under the conductor’s baton to perform a specially written, five-minute piece. The effect is electrifying, and few people forget the moment they first hear the whole group play.
Learning outcomes
This is one of the most demanding and rewarding team experiences available. It stretches people beyond what they believe they can do and calls for hard work, full concentration and genuine teamwork.
The challenge is real, and so is the reward: an experience nobody will forget. Many participants describe it as the highlight of their year.
A symphony is one of the finest examples of a team working as one. Players must be attuned to each other emotionally and creatively, and people carrying out very different tasks must all work towards the same goal.
Participants see first-hand how every section matters and how listening, timing and trust turn many separate parts into one powerful result. It is a true celebration of what a team can achieve together.
Program flow
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Choose an instrument
With expert help, participants choose from strings, woodwind, brass and percussion.
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Sectionals
Each section works with expert musicians to learn its instruments.
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Learn the piece
Sections rehearse their part of a specially written composition.
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Full rehearsal
All sections join together under the conductor to rehearse as one.
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Performance
The group performs the full five-minute piece in an electrifying finale.
What is included
Included
- Expert facilitators throughout
- Expert musicians and a conductor
- Strings, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments
- Specially written five-minute composition
- Final performance
Not included
- Venue hire
- Meals and refreshments
- Audio-visual equipment
- Transfers to and from the venue
- Bespoke printed materials
Frequently asked questions
How big can the group be?
From 10 to 500 guests, all taking part together.
How long is the programme?
The programme typically lasts about 2.5 hours.
Is any musical ability needed?
No. The programme is designed for people with no musical experience at all.
Indoors or outdoors?
It is designed for indoor spaces such as a hotel function room, ballroom or conference hall.
What will we perform?
A specially written five-minute piece played by the whole group as one symphony.
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Request a quote for Symphony in Ninety Minutes
Tell us your group size, date and goals. We will reply with a tailored proposal.