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Composition Workshop: Oxford University Orchestra

Ensemble Isis
21 April 2026 13:30
Jacqueline du Pré Music Building, St Hilda's College
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£10 / £5 (free for Music students)

Musicians from Oxford University Orchestra, conducted by John Traill, will workshop four new pieces for orchestra written by students from the Faculty of Music. Professor Martyn Harry will convene the workshop, offering insights into the process behind writing new orchestral music. 

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