Hitting the right notes

An exceptional concert held at Worthing Assembly Hall hit all the right notes when a professional orchestra performed for over 850 school children. 

Worthing Symphony Orchestra put on two daytime performances for the children on Friday 19 September as part of a programme organised by West Sussex Music. 

Children and their teachers came from local schools and included pupils from 18 schools as well as home educated young people. 

Designed to introduce Key Stage 2 children to live orchestral music, these concerts provided a unique opportunity for youngsters to experience a diverse programme of music from classical masterpieces to film scores, performed by professional musicians under the direction of John Gibbons.   

Alison Sutton, Assistant Head for West Sussex Music, said:  

“We are exceptionally lucky to have our partnership with Worthing Symphony Orchestra. For so many children to have the opportunity to listen to live music for free by a professional orchestra is a wonderful thing. For many, this will be the first time they have heard this style of music or been in a concert hall. 

“It was truly heart-warming to see so many children clapping, humming, and dancing along to the music. The energy in the room was electric!  Worthing Symphony Orchestra demonstrated exactly what passion, dedication, and practice can achieve. It was really inspiring.” 

For audience members this was an ideal opportunity to experience some magnificent music played by Worthing Symphony Orchestra in the stunning acoustics of The Assembly Hall. 

West Sussex Music provides many musical opportunities across the year including live events, holiday activities and music lessons.

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