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A Tale of Five Cellos
may be used as part of a series that demonstrates different orchestral instruments. 

A package is available on request that comprises programme details, elements, features, aims and objectives, ideas for activities before and after visit, diagrams of instruments and bows that may be copied and circulated round the classroom, teachers' notes, a timeline with illustrations and full biographical details.

Other ideas to be tied in with a solo recital:

Individual lessons in the following categories:
            Young child plus one parent (Age 4-11)
            Consultation lessons (Age 11-18)
            Cello students (Age 18-25) wishing to develop their performance practice in private lessons or masterclasses
            Teachers wishing to teach early style on modern instruments
            Professional players who wish to develop their historical techniques

Group lessons in the following categories:
               using specific repertoire e.g. Associated Board, Suzuki
               Several students or teachers with a common aim playing repertoire of own choice
              Suzuki groups
              Chamber music coaching
              A teacher with his/her pupils

Larger groups in the following categories:
             Conferences: recital or demonstration similar to 'A Tale of Five Cellos'
             INSET days to include orchestral coaching, individual lessons and demonstration
             Masterclasses
             Orchestral days for teachers
             Talks for students or teachers

Even larger educational events with the Revolutionary Drawing Room

'Liberty, Equality, Fraternity'
A programme about the French Revolution originally commissioned by the Wigmore Hall.  It involves costumes, special props, audience participation and the use of a serpent!

Programmes may be designed for any size of ensemble from a duo to an orchestra.