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I have a comment or general enquiry about the orchestra

Dear Mr Banks,
‘1916 Productions’ is excited to announce its Epic New Musical ‘1916’.

Combining themes of human strength in adversity, oppression, dreams of escape and opportunity, independence, fierce Patriotism and violent opposition, ‘1916’ explores the effects of towering events on the shattered lives of those caught up in these unforgettable times.
‘1916 Productions’ are a London based production company working on a new Musical set in the arena of the Easter Rising. We have assembled an international team of creative professionals and although the Musical is still in development there is already an amazing buzz of excitement surrounding the show. ‘1916’ has been described in the press as potentially becoming 'The Irish Les Mis', this exciting Musical promises to be a unique, entertaining and provocative theatrical experience.


Currently in the early stages of development and pre-production the producers are looking for a talented orchestra to be our partner with a view to collaborating and creating a promotional CD of the musical. We are keen to discuss the participation of Bromley Symphony Orchestra in enlisting a team of gifted musicians to work alongside our talented composers, arrangers and lyricist on the original score, the aim being to create an exciting and electrifying recording that will inspire and enthral and lead to a full realisation of the work. Our MD, Marc Naylor, will be conducting.   

The piece will encompass a range of traditional Irish and popular contemporary music. The orchestration will feature Irish folk instruments alongside other orchestral instruments. The combination will undoubtedly create a powerful and emotional score that will be totally representative of the epic, historical and mystical essence of the piece.  We are currently in discussion with various Irish performing arts schools about collaborating on this along with a British orchestra - the brief being to create an Anglo-Irish collaboration of academies working together to improve Anglo-Irish relations by the use of the creative arts.

Once funding has been secured we would be keen to discuss a long term association with a view to work-shopping and developing the show before we move into the production phase, which will involve not only the opportunity to play in the live orchestra for the musical from its opening in Dublin in 2011, but also a live television audition show, to be aired both in the UK and Ireland, for which live musicians will be needed. We would hope to continue working with our original partners at these stages, thus being able to offer plenty of opportunities for high-profile paid work once the project is fully established. Our plan is to give musicians that play on this CD first refusal on the paid roles that present themselves in the future.
Further, our Dublin production is set to be just the start of many productions all over the world as ‘1916’ becomes a global phenomenon, and we would certainly hope to continue to honour our relationship with you throughout the years, giving everything possible back to an organisation that comes on board at this early stage to help move the project along.

We would welcome the chance to arrange an exploratory meeting to discuss any potential opportunities that you feel may be possible in relation to the project and your orchestra’s involvement.
If however you feel that it is impractical for the orchestra to get involved as a whole, we would be extremely grateful if you could circulate this information around your musicians, who may want to be involved individually.

We are looking for the following musicians:

Brass: 2 trumpets, French horn, bass trombone

Wind:  Flute/ piccolo,  clarinet/soprano sax,  clarinet/bass clarinet

Strings: 2 violins,  cello,  bass

Keys:  keyboard


The musicians would need to be of a professional, or very close, standard, have their own equipment and be good readers as the score is quite complex, and mindful of the fact that people are generously giving their time for free at the moment, we are hoping to keep rehearsal and recording time to a minimum.


If you would like any more information, or to arrange a meeting, please do not hesitate to contact me. I can be contacted on (07929332481) or  Jennifer.payne@1916productions.co.uk

If your musicians would like to apply individually, CVs and expressions of interest can also be sent to the same address, or to esther.Nissard@1916productions.co.uk.
They should also feel free to telephone myself or Esther (07529393401) should they want any more information about the show or the CD.

Finally I would like to thank you for your time, and sincerely hope that Bromley Symphony Orchestra might be able to collaborate with us on this exciting project.

Best wishes,
Jennifer Payne

( Senior Production Assistant,
1916 The Musical; www.1916themusical.co.uk )



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