Manchester Experimental Orchestra | Brighter Sound

What would an orchestra sound like if it was representative of everyone in the city of Manchester?

This is the question a team of talented musicians aged 12-18 explored across May-July 2022 as part of the Manchester Experimental Orchestra.

Bryon Wallen and two young musicians sat in a row playing a trumpet, clarinet and saxophone respectively.

Two young musicians smiling to the camera.

A side view of three young musicians sat in a row playing guitars. The one closest to the camera is smiling and looking down at sheet music on their lap.

A young musician sat at a drum kit smiling widely into the camera.

A young musician and Balraj Samrai sat behind a piano and a keyboard respectively looking down at the keys.

Pops Roberts looking up from writing on a desk smiling to the camera.

Byron Wallen sat next to a young musician smiling widely with open arms.

Credits

Manchester Experimental Orchestra was commissioned by MyHub.

Partners: Royal Northern College of Music and The Bridgewater Hall

Funders: Arts Council England and Manchester City Council

Film and Photography: TripleDotMakers

Artwork: Alex MUL

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