Marion Wood returns to Exeter to conduct Exeter Music Group Symphony Orchestra Open Rehearsal Thursday 7 November 2013 to prepare for their performance of Prokofiev's 'Romeo & Juliet' at Exeter University Great Hall on Saturday 23 November 2013 Great fun for everyone as always!

Marion Wood
EMG Conductor

Recording the event
a local artist prepares a sketch of the orchestra
while Nigel Cheffers-Heard takes photos

A big bass line up for Prokofiev

Children are welcomed
- to watch the musicians at work
Piano: Rebecca Willson

Pinpoint Prokofiev:
Marion Wood brings in the flutes

Second desk: Kit Fotheringham

Horns: Trevor Ives

Clarinets:
John Welton
John Walthew & Richard de la Rue

Saxophone: Sarah Dean

Extra-curricular study:
Richard Featherstone & Ray Fane
practice the 2nd violin part during the tea-break

Marion Wood discusses the piano part
with violist Rebecca Willson

Tea!
Choice of personalised cups
is very revealing . . .
Viola: Rachel Wieck
Bass Clarinet: John Welton

Still waiting for the tympani to arrive
Rebecca Willson has a suggestion
for percussionist Ali Board

This should be interesting!

A new career is born!
Viola: Ali Board

During the break children can try the instruments

Not so sure about the adults!

We have percussion!
The world's largest triangle: Ali Board

Big enough for two
Percussionists: Ali Board & Holly Hougham

Leader Clare Smith tunes up the orchestra
while violist Rachel Wieck
discusses the finer details with
conductor Marion Wood

A special note for the horn section
"Play like Sibelius!"

An impressive sight - and sound

Four magnificent French horns

Prue Tasman leads the bassoons
and a splendid contra-bassoon
("Play like a harp!")

First Desk
Clare Smith and Jackie Baldwin

'Cellos: Yvonne Ashby

Bringing everything together
Conductor: Marion Wood

Following closely from the back row
Anna Davis & Ellen Stratton

The tympani have arrived!

Just in time for 350 bars rest

followed by a flurry of activity

. . .  and rest!

Er . . .
Conductor Marion Wood knows exactly where
Percussionist Ali Board should be in the score

Pianist Rebecca Willson is ready for her cue

To leap into action

Trumpets!
Brian Moore & Tony Hindley

Brass!

Bass Trombone: Charles Dowell

Tuba: Rob O'Byrne
- in the hall of mirrors!

When it's all over:
a detailed analysis
Conductor: Marion Wood
Leader: Clare Smith

and the artwork is complete
Principal 'Cellist Yvonne Ashby
inspects the finished sketch

Exeter Music Group
Symphony Orchestra

Exeter University Great Hall

Saturday 23 November 7.30pm

Sergei Prokofiev:
"ROMEO & JULIET"

Johannes Brahms:
"4TH SYMPHONY"
David Bedford:
"SUN PAINTS RAINBOWS
ON THE VAST WAVES"

Conductor: Marion Wood

Leader: Clare Smith

Tickets: £8-15 (student/U16 £5)

Exeter Tourist Info: 665885

(Open Rehearsal 7 Nov - details)