Harold In Italy
Our final stop with Hector Berlioz takes a look at “Harold In Italy”. It is a symphony with viola obbligato composed by Hector Berlioz....
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Chris Anderson
Dec 26, 20232 min read
Harmony in the Boxes: A Boxing Day Musical Tale
Once upon a Boxing Day in the quaint town of Melodyville, the air was filled with echoes of laughter, and the streets were adorned with...
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Chris Anderson
Dec 23, 20232 min read
The Nutcracker
Tchaikovsky’s ballet “The Nutcracker” has long been associated with Christmas. IN this blog I delve into some reasons why. Traditional...
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Chris Anderson
Dec 20, 20232 min read
Symphonie Fantastique
Hector Berlioz's "Symphonie fantastique" is a groundbreaking and highly innovative work in the Romantic orchestral repertoire. Composed...
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Chris Anderson
Dec 17, 20232 min read
Why You Should Join An Orchestra
In January 2024 Stand Sure Orchestra & Choirs will be starting in Devon. This new, vibrant contemporary project will give musicians and...
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Chris Anderson
Dec 15, 20232 min read
Life In Hector Berlioz’s Time
Hector Berlioz (1803–1869) lived during the Romantic era, a period in Western cultural history that spanned the late 18th to mid-19th...
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Chris Anderson
Dec 12, 20232 min read
A Brief History Of Christmas Carols
As we approach the festivities of December I thought we’d take a look at the history of Christmas Carols which dates back many centuries...
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Chris Anderson
Dec 8, 20232 min read
A Brief History Of The Viola
Today we look at the history of the viola, a musical instrument that belongs to the string family and is slightly larger than the violin...
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Chris Anderson
Dec 5, 20233 min read
Vibrant New Orchestra Starting In Devon!
Our vibrant musical endeavour is coming to West Devon! If you play any instrument or if you love to sing this could be the opportunity...
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Chris Anderson
Dec 2, 20232 min read
Composer Of The Month - Hector Berlioz
Our final composer of the month is Hector Berlioz. In this blog I’ll give a brief outline of his life and over the coming month will go...
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Chris Anderson
Nov 29, 20232 min read
A Brief History Of The Orchestra
In today’s blog I take a quick look at the general history of an orchestra. Ancient Beginnings: The concept of a group of musicians...
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Chris Anderson
Nov 26, 20232 min read
Aaron Copland - Rodeo
"Rodeo" is a ballet composed by our composer of the month, Aaron Copland, in 1942. The ballet consists of four sections and is known for...
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Chris Anderson
Nov 23, 20232 min read
A Brief History Of The Drum Kit
The drum kit, also known as a drum set or simply drums, is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other percussion instruments that are set...
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Chris Anderson
Nov 20, 20232 min read
Musical Snobbery
Part of my goal when I started my orchestra and choirs was to try and eliminate musical snobbery. Sadly in all the years I’ve been...
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Chris Anderson
Nov 17, 20233 min read
Appalachian Spring
"Appalachian Spring" is one of Aaron Copland's most celebrated compositions, and it holds a special place in American classical music....
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Chris Anderson
Nov 14, 20233 min read
SSOCs Rebranding!
SSOCs began its life in Wiltshire where I fulfilled a near 30-year dream by starting his own orchestra and choir in 2021. After playing...
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Chris Anderson
Nov 11, 20232 min read
Fanfare For The Common Man
When SSOCs starts up again in January 2024, we’ll be taking a more contemporary direction. I thought it might be fun today to look at a...
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Chris Anderson
Nov 8, 20232 min read
Life In Aaron Copland’s Time
Aaron Copland (1900-1990) is our composer of the month. He was an influential American composer and conductor known for his distinctive...
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Chris Anderson
Nov 5, 20233 min read
Doing Something New With Music
Part of the ethos of SSOCs is to do something different and that’s not limited to the choice of music. When we start up in January in my...
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Chris Anderson
Nov 2, 20232 min read
Composer Of The Month - Aaron Copland
Aaron Copland (1900-1990) was an American composer, conductor, and music educator. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and...
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