New name, new website, new offering…
Children’s Music Workshop (CMW) and English Pocket Opera Company (EPOC)
have come together to form Music Platform.
We are a registered charity deeply rooted in education working with children and young people in primary and secondary schools across London and the UK.
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Coming up…
Rossini’s CINDERELLA
English Translation by Wilf Judd
Orchestration by Cameron Sinclair
Directed and designed by Mark Tinkler and Annabel Lee
Alidoro (this opera’s fairy godfather) invites teachers and pupils to join him and his extraordinary singing cast (Cinderella, her ugly sisters and step-father Magnifico, Prince Ramiro and his servant Dandini) in some vocal and ‘choreographed brilliance’ at the theatre.
Can you help Cinderella find her slipper and the Prince find his Princess?
As with all EPOC productions, sing-a-long participation — and fun — are guaranteed.
There are two creative and inspirational ways for children aged 3-11 to engage with EPOC’s latest fantastic musical experience for children and young people – Rossini’s magical and hysterically funny Cinderella.
For more details, a project brochure or a booking form please contact:
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Calling all aspiring musicians, artists, actors and dancers, Princes, Princesses, fairies, wood sprites and mechanicals. Taking the theme of Shakespeare’s comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream, this exciting new course has something for all children aged 5 to 14.
Over two weeks, using music and songs by historical composers Henry Purcell (1690s) and Felix Mendelssohn (1840s), students will prepare, create and perform their own unique version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Key components include:
- Training and skills-building in four key disciplines: Music, Art, Dance and Drama - in age-specific groups.
- Creative writing, composition, design and choreography.
- Showcase performance.
Music Platform’s team of tutors, all of whom have extensive experience in working with young people in both educational and theatrical settings, include:
- Glen Snowden (Royal Ballet, La Scala Milan Ballet)
- Mark Tinkler (Scottish Opera, Glyndebourne)
- Annabel Lee (Set and costume designer: MTV, Arts Ed)
- Robbie Bonar (Actor and director: RSC, ENO, EPOC)
Music Platform residencies emphasise artistic excellence, developmentally appropriate activities, creativity, teamwork and fun!
- DATES
- Week 1: July 28th–Aug 1st incl. Week 2: Aug 4th–8th incl.
- TIMES
- 9.00am – 4.00pm Mon-Fri
- PERFORMANCE
- Friday August 8th
- VENUE
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Pooles Park Primary School, Lennox Road, Finsbury Park, Islington, N4 3NW
- FEE
- £350
For more information, a prospectus and booking form please contact:
Deadline for applications July 22, 2008
MUSIC PLATFORM
Educates through music
From the magic of jazz to the excitement of opera; MUSIC PLATFORM we explore music with people of all ages who don’t normally get the chance.
Delivers a fun experience
MUSIC PLATFORM creates an engaging, lively setting that is as enjoyable for the teachers and parents as it is for the children involved. Laughing, shouting, cheering are all part of the MUSIC PLATFORM experience.
Unlocks talent
Discover skills that people never knew they had; talents never explored. That is what we share with people who work with us; from our artists who keep on learning to the children we engage with.
Challenges the norm
As an organisation we create our own path. We innovate and pioneer ways of combining art, music and education.
Are creative
Finding new ways of singing, saying, performing, learning and sharing is our aim. We bring music, colour, and energy to people to help them realise how special they are.
Music for Life
Bringing life and energy to people’s lives through music and creativity, we are about long–term solutions by small steps. Our goal is to bring our knowledge, experience, and creativity to as many people as we can, assist them to realise their potential.