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London Schools Symphony Orchestra?

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LSSOaudition · 22/10/2021 12:37

Hello, has anyone applied to this for their DCs? First rehearsal is meant to be in December but not heard anything since the applications went in. Have two kids who have applied (one on strings, one on brass) so would be good to know if I can save that money for Christmas presents instead if it’s not going ahead or if they don’t get a place. And also make plans over the Christmas holidays one way or another. Has anyone heard anything?

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mbell · 25/10/2021 16:10

@Trumpetdad

Audition sorted for next week Tuesday. Not long to prepare!

I’m guessing the “promotion” was very limited as DD is at Junior Guildhall and her teacher was not even aware. It’s a shame the website was not updated with this year’s information.

Let’s see how the audition goes and if they are willing to make accommodations for our prior commitments 🤞🏽

mbell · 24/10/2021 22:45

Thanks Trumpetdad. I have sent an email to LSSO. I’ll DM you if I don’t hear from them.

Trumpetdad · 24/10/2021 21:39

@mbell. Give them a call / email (DM me if you need contact details). If they’ve accidentally failed to let you know they’ll do a late audition.

The CYM team (who admin LSSO and LYWB are lovely).

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LSSOaudition · 24/10/2021 14:15

It was on their Facebook page. My youngest also does Pro Corda but we haven’t signed up for the December PC course as the dates clash with LSSO. Although we don’t know yet if he will have a place on LSSO. If he doesn’t get a place we will go and visit family instead!

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mbell · 24/10/2021 13:43

LSSOaudition many thanks for replying.

Would you mind letting me know how you found information on the upcoming courses this year?

We’ve got lot’s on this December (MusicWorks and Pro Corda) but LSSO has a great reputation and I think my daughter would love it.

I seem to have missed something about the application process.

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LSSOaudition · 24/10/2021 12:23

Hello mbell. The 2020 season finished in September with a concert at the Barbican. The closing date for applications for 2021-2022 was Oct 5th.

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mbell · 24/10/2021 12:02

Hi can I ask a bit more info about this if you don’t mind?

Were these the applications from 2020? I did email the organisers earlier this year about applying and was informed we would be contacted once they had confirmed the courses etc.

We’ve not heard back. I’ve checked in on the website a few times and it still has 2020 information.

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LSSOaudition · 23/10/2021 10:32

Thanks Moomin - all the info arrived by email about an hour after I posted this.

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Moominmammacat · 23/10/2021 10:30

Why not just ask them! Mine did LSSO a few years back and it was fantastic, really high standard.

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