Manchester Camerata
Our Professional Experience Scheme with Manchester Camerata is a pathway upon which successful students will experience the organisation as a whole, from performing diverse repertoire on the platform, experiencing our community work and understanding the challenges within the sector.
String students have the opportunity to audition with Manchester Camerata musicians, who will select one of each string instrument to join them for rehearsals and performances throughout the year.
Students benefit from being involved with an orchestra which creates inspiring experiences through music, with an innovative approach to the traditional classical music perception. Collaborating with a wide spectrum of artists, the repertoire is varied and provides a significant learning experience.
Successful students will join Manchester Camerata for a number of patches of work, rehearsing and performing as part of the orchestra. Joining the orchestra multiple times enables students to build on what they have learnt in previous patches and provides the experience of what it’s like to be a freelance musician, helping them to develop the skills needed to adapt quickly to any environment. Those who are on the scheme will receive feedback throughout, with advice and support from Manchester Camerata players.
PES students will also be involved in a short chamber music performance project led by Manchester Camerata principals. This exciting opportunity replicates a professional schedule, typically involving two days of rehearsals, followed by a public lunchtime concert.
Students will also benefit from a range of other activities including One-to-One tuition with a Camerata section leader, Career coaching, CV and cover letter session, involvement in Camerata’s Music Café sessions or other Community projects and opportunities to meet with the Music Director and Guest Artists.
Our orchestral students (including conductors) have additional opportunities to work with the orchestra in Conducting Masterclasses and in an annual Side-by-Side project with a 50/50 Camerata/RNCM orchestra.
