Not only have we got the wonderful Tamaki Higashi working with our senior strings in the autumn term to get the most out of Dvorak’s lyrical 8th Symphony, but next term another fabulous member of the Villiers Quartet, Carmen Flores, will be leading a workshop for all upper string players!
Come along 18:30 THURS 26th MARCH 2026 for both a luscious Viola/Violin Workshop and Chocolate! in West Bridgford, Nottingham. Pre Registration is essential
Carmen’s workshop for violin and viola players will be a “Love Chocolate, Love Viola” session with chocolate and music for all violinists and viola players of Grade 3/4 to Diploma standard to enjoy.
Of course we’d love to convert more violinists across to the luscious dark side of viola but there will be string techniques and tone production hints for all upper string players whether violin or viola. The viola has much in common in the orchestral setting with the 2nd violin section but is also the first violin of the lower strings, so when violas get the tune it’s really something special. There will be also opportunity to make music together and try a viola for those who fancy discovering their dark side!
Plus did we mention that this event also features FREE CHOCOLATE!? What not to like?!
How to sign up… NYO Members
This workshop is FREE for NYO members. Upper string players from all 3 symphony orchestras are expected to attend as this is a regular Thursday rehearsal night. Simply let us know, as per a normal rehearsal, if you will be absent on 26th March.
How to sign up… external, non-NYO Members
NYO welcomes new violin and viola players aged 8-18 who may be interested. A £10 registration fee is payable for non-NYO members, and is redeemable if they subsequently join NYO. The Registration Form for parents of external young musicians is here: https://forms.gle/BuqxzjYztKGSkd1i7
Full workshop details will be sent after registration. We look forward to meeting you.
Find out more about Carmen Flores and the Villiers Quartet here:
