THE Ulster Orchestra will be taking a variety of musical experiences to every corner of the north with its new Music Room series of workshops, concerts, masterclasses and educational collaborations.
The project will visit schools, community groups and arts organisations throughout Northern Ireland over the next five years.
"The Ulster Orchestra’s chief conductor, Rafael Payare, is himself a product of the world famous community music-making project, El Sistema in Venezuela," says Ulster Orchestra Chairman Sir George Bain.
"He is now one of the most respected and sought after young conductors in the world, thanks to the opportunities he gained from an initiative like the Music Room."
Lucy McCullagh, the orchestra's director of learning and community engagement, is the leader of the Music Room programme.
She says: "The orchestra has worked in the area of learning and community engagement across the region for the past 30 years and is now bringing together its forces under the banner of the Music Room to further draw out hidden creative potential, impact positively on health and social inclusion, and build our reputation as a significant contributor to the community in Northern Ireland."
:: To receive a Music Room information pack, contact Lucy McCullagh at lucy@ulsterorchestra.com or call 028 9023 9900
