WELCOME

Welcome to RSNO Engage: a new initiative from Scotlands national orchestra to inspire, entertain and delight young people, aged between 0 and 25 years, across the nation. This brochure is split into Play (performance-based workshops), Create (composition workshops), Listen (workshops to help with music appreciation and musical concepts), and Watch (educational performances) with additional sections In Your Area, National Initiatives, and CPD (continuous professional development). All workshops can be delivered in your school or local venue unless otherwise specied. Detailed price list enclosed. All activity is open to both state and independently funded schools. We can also tailor workshops for ASN schools. If you are a Local Authority looking to purchase a whole series of workshops, concerts or CPD sessions for your schools, please contact us to discuss the cost of packages. If you have an idea for a project or workshop, or would like to become involved with the RSNO in a way which is not advertised here, then please contact the team who will be delighted to discuss your proposal. We can also offer bespoke workshops and small-scale performances to schools. Finally, if your geographical location means you cant attend any CPD or pre-concert talks, please contact us for details of how to access these online. We look forward to working with you during the 2014:15 academic year. Contents: Notes from Scotland 3 Play Create Listen Watch 4 6 8 10

NOTES FROM SCOTLAND

A new national composition competition for 1218yrs! Win an iPad with the latest music packages, a VIP Access All Areas visit to the RSNO and a National Trust for Scotland (NTS) Family pass. In conjunction with the NTS, were running a national composition competition. Young composers aged 1218 are invited to write a two-minute piece of music for an instrumental trio, quartet or quintet of their choice inspired by one of ve National Trust venues. Open workshops will be held in these ve properties, led by composers, musicians and NTS staff to nd out more about composing and the key features of the venues.
Level: 35

The ve properties are: Threave Castle Estate, Dumfries and Galloway Georgian House, Edinburgh Culloden Battleeld, Inverness Pollok House, Glasgow J M Barries Birthplace, Kirriemuir

The overall winner will be announced on Wednesday 17 June 2015 at Perth Concert Hall during a concert performance, where all ve semi-nalists will have their pieces performed and recorded. Check out the competition website for more details www.notesfromscotland.co.uk

National Initiatives 12 Careers @ RSNO 14 CPD 15 In Your Area 16 Junior Chorus 18 Contacts 19

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This is a fantastic idea to engage young people in composition and to bring them together with existing composers and musicians to pass on their knowledge and skills. Im sure it will be an invaluable experience for all concerned. Craig Armstrong, Composer (credits include Love

Age Range: E 1 2 3 4 5 = Early Level = First Level = Second Level = Third Level = National 5 RSNO Engage = National 4

Best wishes,

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The RSNO Engage Team T: 0141 225 3574 E: engage@rsno.org.uk

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The Secret Life of Violas!
A workshop exclusively for violinists who are looking to try something new. This is a chance to experience the rich mellow sound of the viola in a hands-on, participatory workshop.
Level: 35 Max participants: 10 Duration: 1.5 hours Special requirements: participants must play violin to equivalent ABRSM Grade 4 or higher

Conducting
Ever fancied trying your hand at conducting? Our RSNO Assistant Conductor will lead you through the basics and give you an insight into how it is done.

Sing!
Our Junior Chorus staff are on hand to support schools with existing choirs or to help establish a new school choir.
Level: 15 Max participants: 200 Duration: tailored to suit

Level: 5 Max participants: 10 Duration: 1.5 hours Special requirements: participants dont need to be able to read music but must be able to follow a score (could be a graphic score).

Beginners Improvisation
Throw away the rule book and join us for a fun workshop looking at free improvisation. There are no wrong notes here as the focus is on sound, tonality and most of all, condence. Longer workshops will work to create an improvised performance.
Level: 35 Max participants: 10 Duration: 12 hours Special requirements: participants must play an instrument to equivalent ABRSM Grade 5 or higher

Instrument Petting Zoo

Our mobile instrument petting zoo gives pupils the opportunity for hands-on experience of playing and hearing every instrument in the orchestra.
Level: E5 Max participants: 50 Duration: 2 hours

Putting on a Show?
The RSNO can be there to assist with any aspect of producing a school show, from stage management to marketing, and from performing to conducting. Contact us to discuss your individual requirements.
Level: E5 Max participants: no limit Duration: tailored to suit

Samba for Strings

An exciting rhythmic workshop for string players of any ability. Using Brazilian samba techniques, this is a fun and fresh approach to playing any string instrument.
Level: 25 Max participants: 20 Duration: 11.5 hours

Instrumental Coaching
Our musicians are available to assist with any school or youth orchestras and/or bands. Coaching sessions can be adapted to the needs of each pupil.
Level: 25 Max participants: 14 per section Duration: 12 hours

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Special requirements: participants must play a string instrumentno minimum standard

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Digital Composition: Two Faces
Sampling Using Kontakt sampler and professional editing software Pro-Tools, our Digital Projects Coordinator will guide your class through the skills needed to learn sampling. Tailored to suit the needs of each pupil from those with little or no experience, to advanced learners. Notation An exploration into arranging and/or composing using Sibelius software. Please note: These workshops will only be available from January 2015 in the RSNO new home
Level: 15 Max participants: 15 Duration: tailored to suit age group, can be run as a one-off or sequence of workshops Location: RSNOs new home, Glasgow

Inspire Days
Held in the RSNOs new home or your own school, these interactive days of listening and creating are designed to inspire your pupils, whether they play an instrument or not. You will produce a new piece of music which will be performed and recorded at the end of the day with a large orchestral ensemble. The theme of the day can be tailored to suit. This is a great experience for team building and is ideal as a transition project for Primary 7 pupils.
Level: 12 Max participants: 150 Duration: 5 hours (full school day)

An American Festival
From January 2015, well be running a series of workshops linking up with US orchestras and schools across the Atlantic. The project will take place online, delving into the works of American composers such as Gershwin and Bernstein.
Level: 35 Max participants: no limit Duration: 1 hour sessions Location: Join in online, or join us in the RSNOs new home, Glasgow

The Four Seasons

Create your own four seasons in a creative workshop exploring sounds, rhythms and harmonies, using a vast array of instruments and everyday items. Incorporating listening concepts, composition and performance, this workshop covers all elements of music in the Curriculum for Excellence guidelines.
Level: E4 Max participants: 33 Duration: 12 hours

Arts Award
Arts Award is... a great programme of workshops for children and young people to be inspired by and enjoy the arts offered at ve levels, four accredited (by Trinity College London) and one introductory award a framework for learning new skills and sharing them an opportunity to develop creativity and leadership skills a link between young people and creative arts professionals

War and Music

100 years on from the Great War, we look back at the impact conict had on composers and the music they created in educational workshops. From the calm serenity of Vaughan Williams Fifth Symphony, to Shostakovichs explosive Symphony No5, pupils will be encouraged to reect on their interpretation of war and create new music inspired by this. RSNO Engage A Glow group will be created as part of this project.
Level: 25 Max participants: 33 Duration: over 46 weeks

Romans! Vikings! Minibeasts!

These creative music-making workshops are designed to tie in to any topic youre teaching your class. Well ensure each pupil has the opportunity to be involved by utilising the abilities of everyone in the class, whether they are playing an instrument or singing. Workshops can take place as a one-off or as a series of 46 weeks.
Level: E2 Max participants: 33 Duration: 12 hours

This can be offered as a stand-alone programme of work. The input and number of workshops required relate to the particular Arts Award level. Please contact us for more details.
Level: 15 Max participants: 33 Duration: 5 days3 months (depending on Arts Award level) or tailored to suit

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Adopt a Musician
Were looking for schools to adopt a musician! By adopting a musician, your school will receive termly letters about what your musician has been up to. Hear about concerts theyve been playing in and the highlights of the Season. Youll also receive special visits and workshops from the musician throughout the year, and have behind the scenes footage and videos sent to your class. When your school attends an RSNO concert, pupils will be provided with VIP access to their adopted musician.
Level: E5 Max participants: whole school Duration: a full year of engagement

Concepts, Concepts, Concepts

A workshop for pupils studying National 4/5 or Int 2/Higher music. An RSNO string quartet will give a live performance to help pupils identify concepts for the listening element of their exams.
Level: 45 Max participants: 40 Duration: one school period

Shufe
A listening workshop designed to get your pupils thinking about music in a different way. The session will look at different genres of music, from core classical repertoire, to pop and rock, to ancient Greek music and central African chanting! Each unique session will be an opportunity for pupils to explore new music and expand the mind and encourage analysis of new genres.
Level: 15 Max participants: no limit Duration: 1.5 hours

The Science of Sound

Hearing is one of our most important senses, but have you ever stopped to think what sound is and how it is made? Using instruments of the orchestra alongside everyday objects, our musicians take you on a journey of exploration and discovery in a participatory workshop.
Level: E2 Max participants: 33 Duration: 1 hour

The Sound of Strings/ Brass/Woodwind/ Percussion/The Orchestra

An introduction to one section of the orchestra, or to all four families of the orchestra. Workshop content varies depending on the age of pupils.
Level: E4 Max participants: 70 Duration: 12 hours

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Schools Concerts
The RSNO holds full symphony orchestra concerts specically for school pupils. Featuring pieces such as Hedwigs Theme from Harry Potter, as well as more standard orchestral or classical repertoire, these concerts are a key way to introduce an orchestra to your pupils.
Level: 45 Max audience: dependent on venue size Duration: 1 hour

Under 5s Chamber Series

The RSNO is offering a series of new interactive chamber concerts for under 5s. These fun performances feature a storyteller plus six musicians, and encourage participation from budding young musicians! Popular performances to date have included Teddy Bears Picnic and an adapted fairytale: Steve and his Seriously Tall Ladder.
Level: E1 Max audience: 250 Duration: 3040 minutes Location: your school or nearby venue

Open Rehearsals
See how the RSNO prepares for a concert and have an opportunity to meet the players and ask questions.
Level: 25 Max audience: 100 Duration: 12 hours Location: various concert halls across Scotland Dates and times: are dependent on where the Orchestra is performing. Please see our main Season brochures for more details of scheduled concerts. A minimum of 7 days notice must be given for attending an open rehearsal.

Teddy Bears Easter Picnic

If you go down to the woods today you might spot an RSNO musician or two! The Easter Bunny is looking for the Teddy Bears Picnic but cant nd it anywhere! With a little help from her friends at the RSNO, shell take us on a journey of musical discovery. Join us for an interactive and fun concert for pre-schoolers. Dont forget your teddy bear! This concert is with full orchestra and can also be delivered in your local authority; please contact us for more details and costings.
Max audience: 300 Duration: 30 minutes Location: RSNOs new home, Glasgow Dates and times: Tuesday 31 March 2015: 10am, 11.30am and 1.30pm Wednesday 1 April 2015: 10am, 11.30am and 1.30pm Thursday 2 April 2015: 10am, 11.30am and 3pm (family concert)

Season Concerts
Schools tickets for all RSNO concerts are 6 per pupil with staff attending free of charge. Tickets can be purchased directly from the concert hall box offices. Please note that there is limited availability at The Music of John Williams and no availability for RSNO Christmas Concerts. Pre-concert talks Pre-concert talks are held forty-ve minutes before each RSNO Season concert. If you are bringing a large group to a concert, please let us know as we may be able to schedule a private talk/meet the musicians opportunity specically for your group.
Level: 25 Max audience: 150 Duration: 2030 minutes Location: various halls across Scotland

Schools Chamber Series

Performances from RSNOs chamber ensembles can be themed to link with curriculum topics or to highlight particular instruments or families of the orchestra.
Level: 25 Max audience: 250 Duration: 3040 minutes Location: your school or nearby venue

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NATIONAL INITIATIVES
Perform
Were looking for talented young musicians to perform for audiences in the foyers of Scotlands concert halls before RSNO Season concerts. Anyone aged 1221 is invited to apply but they should be able to perform to a high standard (equivalent to ABRSM Grade 7 or higher). Please note: all musicians, including singers, are welcome to apply open to individuals and groups with a maximum of ve players all performances must be acoustic but can be of any genre applicants are welcome to perform their own compositions musicians should prepare thirty minutes of repertoire for the performance

RSNO Young Ambassadors

We run a Young Ambassador programme for young people aged 1618, which aims to have at least one representative from each local authority in Scotland. What we expect from Young Ambassadors: to attend RSNO concerts where possible to blog about concerts they have attended or activities they have taken part in to create a Classical Music board in schools or local communities to highlight opportunities for young people to get involved join the RSNO ve times a year for a Young Ambassadors Forum meeting at concert halls all over Scotland What Young Ambassadors can expect from us: free tickets for RSNO concerts career development advice opportunity to input into key decisions around the RSNOs engagement opportunity to consult on the RSNO artistic programme assistance with any orchestral projects Young Ambassadors wish to set up in their community or school reimbursement for travel to Young Ambassador Forum meetings opportunity to provide a classical concert for their peers To apply, please download, complete and return an application form from the RSNO website. The application must reach us no later than Wednesday 1 October 2014. Applicants are also required to give a teacher/tutor recommendation. www.rsno.org.uk/youth
Im excited by the prospect of change and the opportunity Ive been given to work amongst people with similar passions. Thea Sands, Renfrewshire Young Ambassador Im delighted to be working with young people across the country to promote classical musicIve already had incredible new experiences; for example interviewing Nicola Benedetti! Susannah Mack, Highland Young Ambassador

This is a rolling application process, open all year round.

I think this is such a brilliant idea these young people are wonderful! Dundee audience member Congratulations on the initiative! I think this is gorgeous and I really wish wed see this more often. Aberdeen audience member

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CAREERS @ RSNO
RSNO Takeover
RSNO Takeover is a new two-day work experience programme. If you have a pupil who wants to work in the arts or creative industries, this is the perfect opportunity! The programme is open to anyone aged 1618, regardless of whether they play a musical instrument or not, who attends school, college, or any other training establishment. Fifty young people will be selected to work in various departments across the RSNO. Over two full days participants will collaborate to produce a public concert. From marketing, press and PR to fundraising, teaching, conducting and performing with the RSNO, participants will be involved in every aspect of preparing a classical concert. This opportunity is free but participants must be available to spend two full days at the RSNO new home, Glasgow City Centre. Financial support for travel and accomodation is available for those who do not live locally and pupils are asked to make a note of this on their application form if required. Dates for Takeover 2015 are Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 of June 2015.
To apply, please download, complete and return a form from the RSNO website.

CPD
Work Experience
In addition to the RSNO Takeover, we also have the opportunity for young people to join the RSNO for a week of work experience at various points throughout the year. Please note, spaces are allocated on a rst come, rst served basis and only one student is accepted per week. Local Authorities can purchase CPD sessions for their whole region. Please contact us for more details. The Individual cost of CPD is 20 per person. All attendees will receive a resource pack and free ticket to an RSNO concert. All CPD is run as morning/afternoon sessions, however, should a school/LA be interested, we can run a more in-depth in-service day session. We will also be running online courses. Please contact us for details.

RSNO Careers Booklet

Did you know that the RSNO has published a careers booklet, offering guidance to anyone thinking of pursuing a career in the arts? The booklet contains short interviews with staff and musicians, suggestions of college and university courses plus CV information and advice. The booklet can be downloaded from the RSNO website http://www.rsno.org. uk/youth/downloads/ RSNOCareers.pdf. Hard copies can also be sent to your school upon request. The RSNO is working with Skills Development Scotland and Young Scot on delivering the Certicate of Work Readiness. Contact us for more details.

Practical Ideas for Music-making with Early Years (CfE Level E1). Contact us for additional levels
Inverness: Wednesday 3 September 2014 Aberdeen: Thursday 2 October 2014 Edinburgh: Friday 6 February 2015 Glasgow: Monday 9 February 2015 Dundee: Thursday 12 February 2015 Perth: Thursday 5 March 2015

Conducting/Leading a School Ensemble

Inverness: Wednesday 3 September 2014 Edinburgh: Friday 3 October 2014 Glasgow: Monday 6 October 2014 Perth: Thursday 9 October 2014 Aberdeen: Thursday 29 January 2015 Dundee: Thursday 12 February 2015

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Arranging for School Ensembles

Ranging from small percussion groups to the school orchestra, this workshop will help you to make the most of the individual talents within your ensemble. Workshops on request.

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Young Scot Extra have teamed up with My World of Work to support the RSNO Takeover programme by offering ten places to young people with an interest in working in the creative industries.

An Introduction to Playing/Teaching Timpani

Workshops on request

IN YOUR AREA
Highland
2013:14 saw the RSNO run The Big Highland Residency, culminating in an intensive week of activity in April 2014. This Season, we continue our relationship with Highland Young Musicians by running another RSNO Collaborate day your chance to play side by side with RSNO musicians. Well also be running open masterclasses on Wednesday 3 September 2014 at Eden Court, Inverness.

Perth & Kinross

We work closely with Horsecross Arts to run free group instrumental workshops for schools and individuals at Perth Concert Hall throughout the year. Dates: Thursday 9 October 2014 (Secondary) Thursday 5 March 2015 (Primary)

Edinburgh
Well be running open group instrumental workshops in the Usher Hall. Dates: Friday 3 October 2014 (Secondary) Friday 1 May 2015 (Primary)

Aberdeen
In conjunction with Aberdeen Performing Arts, well be running free open workshops in the Aberdeen Music Hall. Dates: Thursday 2 October 2014 (Secondary) Thursday 30 April 2015 (Primary)

To book any of the workshops listed or for more information, please contact engage@rsno.org.uk Book online rsno.org.uk/engage

Dundee
Thanks to support from The Courier and Northwood Charitable Trust, we have been able to recruit the rst RSNO Area Coordinator in the Dundee region. In 2013:14, we began working with Baldragon Academy, St Johns High School, Menzieshill High and Grove Academy. Were now looking to expand to more schools, and want you to be involved! If you would like to work with us or have a creative project youd like us to be involved in, please contact Engagement Coordinator Heather Cassidy (see p19 for contact details).

In 2014:15 we will also be launching a new community orchestra. More information to be conrmed on the RSNO website in June 2014.

Scottish Borders
Our under 5s chamber concert will be going on tour to Galashiels and surrounding towns. Check out rsno.org.uk/engage for dates and times.

In 2014:15 we will also be launching a new community orchestra. More information to be conrmed on the RSNO website in June 2014.

Na hEileanan Siar (Western Isles)

The Western Isles will be the RSNOs location for The Big Residency in 2015. Well be working closely with schools on all the islands from Barra to Lewis. From bespoke CPD to creative composition to performance opportunities, we want to work with you! Our nal week will be Monday 8Saturday 13 June 2015 where we will host the rst full concert by a symphony orchestra in Lewis.

West of Scotland
We have a partnership with the West of Scotland Schools Symphony Orchestra and throughout the year will be working to deliver masterclasses and coaching sessions.

Angus
During Season 2014:15 well be working closely with Angus Youth Orchestra.

Glasgow
In January 2015, the RSNOs new home in Glasgows city centre opens to schools. With three learning and engagement spaces, a 600-seater hall and fully-equipped music lab, schools will be able to engage with RSNO musicians like never before. For more details of the facilities and workshops, please check the RSNO website in October 2014.

Dumfries & Galloway

Our under 5s chamber concert will be going on tour to various towns in Dumfries and Galloway. Check out rsno.org.uk/engage for dates and times.

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JUNIOR CHORUS
The RSNO Junior Chorus was formed in 1978 by Jean Kidd. Since 1994 it has been directed by Chorus Director Christopher Bell, and has expanded its membership to over three hundred children. It has built up a considerable reputation singing under some of the worlds most distinguished conductors and appearing on radio and television. The choir follows the Kodly method of training: a fun, dynamic and effective singing teaching method for children. Through weekly rehearsals members are taught how to understand and appreciate music while also working hard to improve their condence and self-belief. To provide the highest level of training and guidance as the singers progress, the Chorus is divided into ve groups: Training Choir (age 78) Probationary Choir One (aged 910) Probationary Choir Two (age 1011) Changed Voices (for boys with broken voices) Junior Chorus (age 1218)

CONTACTS
Jenn Minchin
Director of Learning and Engagement T: 0141 225 3584 E: jenn.minchin@rsno.org.uk

Box Ofce Details

Aberdeen (Music Hall): 01224 641 122 Arbroath (Webster Theatre): 01241 435 800 Dundee (Caird Hall): 01382 434 940 Dunfermline (Carnegie Hall): 01383 602 302 Edinburgh (Usher Hall): 0131 228 1155 Glasgow (Royal Concert Hall): 0141 353 8000 Glasgow (RSNO New Home): 0141 225 3574 Inverness (Eden Court): 01463 234 234 Langholm (Buccleuch Centre): 01387 381 196 Perth (Concert Hall): 01738 621 031 Pitlochry (Festival Theatre): 01796 484 626

Louise Storrie

Learning Manager T: 0141 225 3552 E: louise.storrie@rsno.org.uk

Neil Cullen

Digital Projects Coordinator T: 0141 225 3557 E: neil.cullen@rsno.org.uk

Christine Walker
Chorus Manager T: 0141 225 3553 E: christine.walker@rsno.org.uk

Heather Cassidy

Engagement Coordinator, Dundee T: 07884 585 328 E: heather.cassidy@rsno.org.uk For enquiries or to book a workshop, please contact:

Entry into each choir is by audition only. Auditions take place annually during the month of June in schools, to begin in September. For more information or to discuss auditions taking place at your school, please contact Chorus Manager, Christine Walker (see p19 for contact details). The Junior Chorus is supported by The Gannochy Trust.

RSNO Engagement Apprentice

T: 0141 225 3574 E: engage@rsno.org.uk For enquiries about The Big Residency, please email: bigresidency@rsno.org.uk

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Supporters

Trusts and Foundations

Alexander Moncur Trust The Alma and Leslie Wolfson Charitable Trust Bellahouston Bequest Fund Bill and Margaret Nicol Charitable Trust The Binks Trust The Crerar Hotels Trust The Cross Trust Cruden Foundation Dunard Fund The Dunclay Charitable Trust The Gannochy Trust The Gareld Weston Foundation Glasgow Airport FlightPath Fund Glasgow Dean of Guild Court Trust Gordon Fraser Charitable Trust The Hugh Fraser Foundation The James Wood Bequest Fund Jean R Stirrat Charitable Trust The Jennie S Gordon Memorial Foundation The John Mather Charitable Trust John Scott Fund Paul Hamlyn Foundation The JTH Charitable Trust Leng Charitable Trust Margaret Murdoch Charitable Trust Martin Connoll Charitable Trust The Mary Andrew Charitable Trust The Merchants House of Glasgow The Mickel Fund Northwood Charitable Trust The Orcome Trust PF Charitable Trust The Robertson Trust RS Macdonald Charitable Trust Tay Charitable Trust The Thistle Trust The WA Cargill Fund The WM Mann Foundation The Wolfson Foundation We also acknowledge support from trusts and foundations which prefer to remain anonymous.

Partners
Abertay University Aberdeen Performing Arts An Lanntair Childrens Classic Concerts Childrens Hospice Association Scotland Drake Music Scotland Dundee Rep Eden Court Glasgow Life Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief High Life Highland Horsecross Arts National Trust for Scotland NYOS NYCoS Royal Aberdeen Childrens Hospital Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Yorkhill Skills Development Scotland Springfest Starcatchers University of West of Scotland Usher Hall V&A, Dundee

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