The 2025 two-day February half term orchestral project for strings; The Big String will culminate in a performance in the beautiful venue of Gloucester Cathedral. The project is designed for young musicians aged 5 to 18, at all levels from pre Grade 1 to post-Grade 8.

Thanks to the generous support of GSW Music Hub a place costs just £60 per student. Booking will open on 4 November.

The project will take place on 17-18 February 2025 at Dean Close School in Cheltenham for the first day, then moving to Gloucester Cathedral for the second day, for rehearsals followed by a performance for family and friends.

As last year, the children will be directed by GAM Principal Glyn Oxley and supported by tutors from Gloucestershire Academy of Music and Make Music Gloucestershire.

Day 1:

9.30am – 4pm Rehearsal at Dean Close School (follow signs to the Bacon Theatre)

Day 2:

9.30am Drop off at  Gloucester Cathedral

3pm: Concert at Gloucester Cathedral

3.45pm Close